Jim Van Houten, CPA

President and founder
jim@vanhouten.tax
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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
kimo@vanhouten.tax
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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.

Annalyn Dacutanan, CPA

Tax Senior Accountant
anna@vanhouten.tax
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Melissa Kohn Brown

Tax Administrator/Marketing Director
melissa@vanhouten.tax
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Jeni Thrasher

Account Manager
jeni@vanhouten.tax
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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.

Cynthia Peeples

Administrative Assistant
cynthia@vanhouten.tax
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Marissa Bonn

Bookkeeper / Tax Admin
marissa@vanhouten.tax
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Tiana Bonn

Bookkeeper
tiana@vanhouten.tax
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Serena Babagian

Bookkeeper
serena@vanhouten.tax
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