Professional Business Management Team Southern California

Building, Managing and Preserving Wealth
Building, Managing and Preserving Wealth
Building, Managing and Preserving Wealth
Building, Managing and Preserving Wealth
Building, Managing and Preserving Wealth
Building, Managing and Preserving Wealth

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Jim Van Houten, CPA

President and founder
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Jim has more than 25 years of experience developing comprehensive financial solutions to help build, manage and preserve wealth for high net worth individuals, families, business owners and executives. He integrates individual personal and financial goals into a strategic plan that incorporates tax, financial, investment and estate planning needs, collaborating with other client advisors. Jim holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Stanford University, is a CPA and belongs to the AICPA and the California Society of CPAs.

Kimo Decastro, CPA

Tax Senior Manager
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Kimo has over 15 years of experience providing tax planning and tax compliance services to clients in a variety of different industries. He specializes in tax services for high net worth individuals, closely held businesses, real estate and restaurants. Kimo is committed to solving the technically challenging issues his clients face while providing the highest level of service to clients. Kimo is a CPA and graduated magna cum laude from California State University Northridge with a Bachelor of Science degree in Accountancy. He is also a member of the AICPA and the California Society of CPAs.

Amalia Roman, CPA

Tax Senior Accountant
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As a Senior Accountant, Amalia provides tax preparation services for individuals and businesses, delivering responsive and efficient solutions tailored to each client’s needs. She is committed to making the tax process as clear and straightforward as possible. Amalia graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Fullerton in May 2023 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting. She obtained her CPA license in November 2024 and is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the California Society of CPAs (CalCPA).

Marissa Bonn

Tax Administrator/Lead Bookkeeper
marissa@vanhouten.tax
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Jeni Thrasher

Account Manager
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Jeni has been in business management for over 25 years, and she has been with Van Houten Tax & Business Solutions since day one. She expertly handles her clients day-to-day needs and makes sure their lives run smoothly. Fun fact about Jeni: She’s also a whiz at payroll.