Brian Brescia
CPA, CFP®, PFS
Managing Partner. Founder
Brian J. Brescia is a partner in the Wealth Management and Tax division focusing in financial planning, taxation, and business services. Brian has been a CPA for over 20 years. He specializes in planning for individuals, families, and businesses in the areas of tax preparation and planning, estate and trust planning, investment management, IRS representation, insurance planning, divorce, business acquisitions and sales, business consulting, and retirement planning. Brian also works with high net worth individuals and families in servicing their wealth management needs.
Brian is also the co-founder and partner of our affiliated Registered Investment Advisory firm, Global Trust Asset Management, LLC. As partner, Brian’s primary focus is on portfolio management and individual client investments. Brian develops and trains advisors in a variety of investment strategies. Brian also serves as trustee on various trust accounts.
Prior to co-founding Brescia McCluskey, LLC, Brian worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP in its Personal Financial Services division. Here, he gained knowledge of tax planning for ultra-high net worth individuals. He was located in the New York City office for years while working alongside Wall Street executives.
Industries Served
Closely-held Business
Manufacturing Companies
Air Conditioning Companies
Landscaping Companies
Private Equity Firms
Real Estate
Governmental Entities
Automobile Dealerships
High Net Worth Individuals
Entrepreneurs
Law Offices
Doctor Offices
Investment Companies
Defined Contribution & Benefit Plans
Architects
Areas of Expertise
Tax Services
IRS Representation
Foreign Transaction Reporting
Financial Reporting
Business Advisory & Consulting Services
Wealth Management
Employer Sponsored Plans
Trustee Services
Portfolio Investments
Retirement Planning
Family Office Support
Social Security Planning
Insurance Planning
Estate Planning
Trust Services
Investment Management
Real Estate
Professional Memberships
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Financial Planning Association
Junto of the Palm Beaches
Education
University of Florida, Bachelor of Science of Accounting
University of Florida, Master of Accountancy with a Concentration in Tax
Certified Financial Planner, Certified Financial Planning Board of Standards, Inc.
Certified Public Accountant, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Personal Financial Specialist, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Series 65 Securities Licensure, FINRA