About Us

About Our Firm

 

Gary, Jackie and Susan formed Anspach Financial Group in November of 2004. We have over 60 years of combined experience as tax practitioners and share the same fundamental core values in our business and personal lives. We are all committed to serving our clients professionally and to actively serving our community as volunteers.              

Recipient of the North Bay Chapter - California Society of Enrolled Agents Outstanding Office Award for "exemplary and unsurpassed" dedication by a firm to CSEA, the local Chapter and our community.

 


GARY ANSPACH
Enrolled Agent


garyGary, a partner in Anspach Financial Group, has owned a tax practice since 1979, providing tax and related services to individuals, business, estates and fiduciaries. He specializes in business planning and complex tax issues.

gary@anspachfinancialgroup.com

Professional Memberships:

National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA):

1983-Present

California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA):

1983-Present      
CSEA Board of Directors: 2008-Present
     North Bay Chapter CSEA President: 2006-07

     North Bay Chapter Enrolled Agent of the Year:

     2008-09.

 
Community Involvement:

San Rafael City Schools Board of Education: 1997-2000
     Board President: 2000
Marin County School Boards Association: 1997-2000
     President: 2000

     Marin County Co-Trustee of the Year: 2000
San Rafael Chamber of Commerce: 1997-Present
     Chair, Education Committee: 2001-Present
Marin County School Volunteers Board of Directors: 2001-2005
     Board President: 2005
Conservation Corps North Bay Board of Directors:

2005-Present      

     Treasurer: 2006-2009   

     Board President 2009-

College of Marin President's Circle: 2007-Present

Math Solutions, Inc. Board of Directors: 2008-Present

      Treasurer 2009-

Spectrum LGBT Center Board of Directors: 2009-

HeadsUp (San Rafael Public Education Foundation)

       Charter member of Emeritus Board (2009)

 


SUSAN HARPER
Enrolled Agent


susanSusan was in the banking industry for 25 years before becoming an Enrolled Agent in 1991. As a partner in Anspach Financial Group, she provides planning, preparation and representation services. She specializes in self-employed individuals and delinquent or non-filers.

susan@anspachfinancialgroup.com

Professional Memberships:

National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA):

1991-Present

California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA):

1991-Present
     North Bay Chapter CSEA Treasurer: 2003-Present
     CSEA Board of Directors: 1996-1999, 2003-Present

 
Community Involvement:
Marin Humane Society volunteer: 1991-Present
     Foster Program: 1991-Present
     Behavior & training volunteer: 2002-Present
     Hurricanes Katrina & Rita rescue program: 2005
     Pet Partnership Program: 2005-Present
           (Rescues from other California counties)

 

 


JACKIE THOMSON
Enrolled Agent, Certified Financial Planner®


jackieJackie, a partner in Anspach Financial Group, founded a bookkeeping practice in Sausalito, CA in 1980, and added tax preparation services in 1987 when she became an Enrolled Agent. She practiced in Mill Valley until 1997 when she decided to expand the range of services she could provide for her clients. As a registered representative for AXA advisors, she offered a full range of financial planning and brokerage services. Prior to joining Anspach Financial Group, Jackie also worked for Fremont Investment Advisors as the Director of Financial Education.

jackie@anspachfinancialgroup.com


Professional Memberships:

National Association of Enrolled Agents (NAEA):

1987-Present

     State Affiliate Council: 2009 Present
California Society of Enrolled Agents (CSEA):

1987-Present
     CSEA Board of Directors: 1995-96

               Membership Committee chair: 2007-2009
     North Bay Chapter CSEA Board of Directors: 2005-2006
National Tax Practice Institute Fellow: 1992
Financial Planning Association
Financial Women’s Association of San Francisco

 

Adam Ladwig

Adam, an Associate at Anspach Financial Group, had previously practiced as a Senior Auditor at Miller Cooper & Co., a mid-sized public accounting firm in Chicago. Adam completed his Accounting and Business education at Northwestern University and holds a BA in History from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Adam is currently sitting for the CPA exam in California and expects to be licensed in 2010.

adam@anspachfinancialgroup.com

Professional Memberships:

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA):

2007-Present

California Society of CPAs (CalCPA): 2009-Present

Community Involvement:

Community Action Marin and Canal Alliance: 2010

      Volunteer - Preparation of tax returns for low-income individuals 

      and families in Marin County

Marin County Bicycle Coalition (MCBC): 2009-Present

      Volunteer - Biketoberfest, Annual Biker's Ball, and Tree

      Planting on Mt. Tam