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actual intelligence in action

Exceptional accounting, tax, and advisory services require more than technical expertise. They require judgment, perspective, and a deep understanding of the people behind the numbers. For more than 94 years, C+M has helped individuals, families, and businesses navigate complexity, seize opportunities, and plan confidently for the future through what we call Actual Intelligence—the combination of experience, continuous learning, and human understanding.

OUR GENERAL PRACTICE AREAS

OUR UNIQUE PRACTICE AREAS

Tax Advisory Services

Proactive guidance for smarter decisions

The right tax decisions create opportunities long before a return is filed. We help clients structure businesses, manage risk, identify tax-saving opportunities, and plan confidently for growth, succession, and long-term financial success.

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Services include

Entity selection
Ownership structure
Accounting method selection
Document review
Tax projections for business 
& the owners in tandem

Advisory Team

Sabrina Bravo
David Cuneo
Helen Hong
Krista Rosen
Monique Tiger
Patty Trick
Christine Willemsen
Cecilia Wong

Enterprises

Integrated advice that keeps business moving

By combining accounting, reporting, and tax planning under one experienced team, we help business owners make informed decisions, improve efficiency, and stay focused on growth.

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Services include

Compilation and review of financial statements
Tax strategy and compliance
Budget and cash flow forecasting
Break-even analyses
Financial forecasts and projection reports
Pro forma financial information reports
Compliance with contracts and royalty agreements

Advisory Team

Andrea Baltzer
David Cuneo
Helen Dahl
Heidi Link
Alyson Minagawa
Stephen R. Stanfel
Monique Tiger

Estates, Trusts & Foundations

Protecting legacies with clarity and care

We help families, trustees, executors, and foundations navigate complex planning, compliance, and wealth transfer decisions with confidence and compassion.

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Services include

Charitable remainder trusts (CRTS)
Grantor retained annuity trusts (GRATS)
Qualified personal residence trusts (QPRTS)
Intentionally defective irrevocable trusts (IDITs)
Family limited partnerships (FLPs)
Private annuities
Installment sales
Charitable Lead Trusts (CLTs)
Spousal Lifetime Access Trusts (SLATs)

Advisory Team

Tess Alfabeto
Kathleen Burry
Sheila Knorr
Eric Stevens
Cara Lee
Karissa Lilley
Ann Napolis
Oxana Olach
Krista Rosen
Brenda Williams
Christine Willemsen

Ownership Transition

Thoughtful planning for what's next

Whether buying, selling, or passing a business to the next generation, we help clients navigate transitions with practical guidance, strategic planning, and decades of experience.

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Services include

Asset sales
Stock sales
Part sale, part gift
Cash flow projections
Tax planning & projections
Document review

Advisory Team

David Cuneo
Lisa Dragos
Heidi Link
Alyson Minagawa
Stephen R. Stanfel
Monique Tiger
Patty Trick

High Net Worth Individuals

Personalized advice for complex financial lives

We provide proactive tax planning, objective guidance, and coordinated support that helps individuals and families preserve wealth, reduce risk, and pursue their long-term goals.

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Services include

Quarterly and annual income tax planning
Retirement contributions and distributions
Employee stock option analyses
Alternative minimum tax planning
Acceleration or deferral of income
Cash flow analyses
Tax-deferred exchanges
Charitable donation planning
Life insurance reviews

Advisory Team

Lorena Barrientos
Sabrina Bravo
Kathleen Burry
Helen Dahl
Togi Darmaa
Lisa Dragos
Helen Hong
Sheila Knorr
Cara Lee
Ann Napolis
Oxana Olach
Krista Rosen
Stephen R. Stanfel
Eric Stevens
Monique Tiger
Christine Willemsen
Brenda Williams
Cecilia Wong

Commercial Enterprises

Practical advice for growing businesses

From established family businesses to expanding middle-market companies, we help business owners navigate growth, manage complexity, and plan for the future. Drawing on decades of experience across industries, we provide strategic guidance, proactive planning, and the practical insights business leaders need to make confident decisions.

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Services include

Tax planning and compliance
Advice regarding capitalizing on cash basis accounting and on maintaining the eligibility to use it
Choice of entity
Deferred compensation
Ownership transition planning and shareholder agreements
Retirement plans
Extensive contacts to recommend attorneys, banks, insurance agents-everything you need to get started or accelerate to the next level of performance
Bank and lease financing
Percentage of completion contract accounting method

Advisory Team

Andrea Baltzer
Helen Dahl
Togi Darmaa
David Herron
Heidi Link
Alyson Minagawa
Krista Rosen
Stephen R. Stanfel

Design & Creative Services

Financial clarity for creative businesses

Creative firms face unique challenges as they balance innovation, growth, and profitability. As a long-standing advisor to the Bay Area's creative community, we help clients build strong financial foundations, navigate change, and create the stability needed to focus on their craft.

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Services include

Tax planning to minimize federal, state and local taxes
Budgeting and cash flow management
Entity choice selection
Non-qualified deferred compensation plans
Banking relationships and financing options
Qualified retirement plan reviews and implementation
Management incentive plans
Ownership transition planning
San Francisco Business Tax consultation

Advisory Team

David Cuneo
Helen Dahl
Thuan Dang
Togi Darmaa
David Herron
Heidi Link
Stephen R. Stanfel
Monique Tiger
Cecilia Wong

Professional Services

Strategic guidance for service-based firms

Professional service organizations rely on thoughtful planning, strong financial management, and trusted advice. We help our clients optimize operations, manage tax obligations, plan for growth, and position their businesses for long-term success.

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Services include

Tax planning to minimize federal, state and local taxes
Compensation planning for owners
Assistance with hiring key financial staff
Qualified retirement plan reviews and implementation
Optimization of estimated tax payment strategies
Lease structuring to avoid phantom income
Ownership transition planning
San Francisco Business Tax consultation

Advisory Team

Andrea Baltzer
David Cuneo
Helen Dahl
Lisa Dragos
Heidi Link
Alyson Minagawa
Krista Rosen
Cecilia Wong

Real Estate & Partnership Entities

Specialized expertise for complex investments

Real estate ownership and partnership structures require careful planning and experienced guidance. Whether acquiring, developing, managing, or transferring assets, we help clients navigate complexity, improve outcomes, and make informed decisions at every stage of the investment lifecycle.

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Services include

Like-kind exchanges: Planning and implementation of Sec. 1031 transactions including reverse exchanges and multi-party exchanges
Tax planning for acquisitions, developments, construction projects, and dispositions
Estate planning, family-owned real estate enterprises including family limited partnerships
Choice of entity for ownership of real estate
Family limited partnerships
Tenancy-in-common ownership arrangement

Advisory Team

Lorena Barrientos
David Cuneo
Milli Garcia
David Herron
Thuan Dang
Togi Darmaa
Lisa Dragos
Virginia Tichenor
Monique Tiger
Patty Trick
Cecilia Wong