About the Firm
Built for the Complexity of Real Wealth.
Carlsen Partners Tax & Advisory was founded on a single conviction: high-income individuals deserve tax counsel that matches the sophistication of their financial lives. We don't offer off-the-shelf solutions. We offer precision.
Two Decades of Serving Los Angeles's Top Earners
Carlsen Partners Tax & Advisory was established in Los Angeles to serve a client base that traditional accounting firms weren't built for — executives, founders, investors, and professionals whose financial lives span multiple entities, asset classes, and jurisdictions.
Over twenty years, we've built a practice defined by discretion, depth, and a relentless focus on outcomes. Our clients don't come to us for compliance. They come to us because they want their tax position to work as hard as they do.
We are a boutique firm by design. Every client relationship is managed by a senior CPA — not delegated to junior staff. That's not a selling point. It's a standard we refuse to compromise.
Our Standards
What We Hold Ourselves To
01
Precision
Every return, every strategy, every recommendation is reviewed at the senior level. We don't cut corners on complexity.
02
Discretion
Your financial affairs are private. We operate with the confidentiality standards of a private bank.
03
Outcomes
We measure success by what you keep, not what you file. Tax strategy is only as good as its results.
The Team
The People Behind Your Strategy
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Rachel Carlsen
Principal & Founder, CPA

Jason Burnham
Principal
Kimberly Bustamante
Team Member
Alex Scrantom
Team Member
Samantha Carlsen
Team Member
Christine Jenkins
Team Member
Sam Anderson
Team Member
Gabe Gomez
Team Member
Credentials & Affiliations
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) — California State Board
- American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) — Members
- California Society of CPAs (CalCPA) — Members
- Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation
