Experience
Brian is a managing director in Citrin Cooperman’s Tax Practice. He has extensive experience serving individuals, partnerships, estates & trusts and privately held corporations, specializing in various industries, including the restaurant, medical, manufacturing, distribution, and professional services sectors.
Brian provides a full range of services, including budgeting, forecasting, tax planning, financial planning, business consulting, and tax compliance. He also works on compiling, reviewing, and auditing financial statements. Additionally, Brian specializes in tax planning and compliance for individuals, including physicians, attorneys, professional athletes, and other executives, guiding them throughout the various stages of their careers and into retirement.
Previously, Brian was a director at Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2025.
CREDENTIALS
Education
B.S. in Accounting, Indiana University
Licenses
Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois
Affiliations
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Member, Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS)
WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Community Involvement
Both Brian and his wife have been actively involved in the not-for-profit organizations including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Outside the Office
Outside of the office, Brian can usually be found on the golf course or at Wrigley Field. He also enjoys traveling with his wife and also spending time with his two adult children.
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I have taken great pride throughout my entire professional career in providing close personal attention to each client relationship and working together in each situation to provide the best possible result.
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