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NATIONAL INDUSTRY PRACTICE: COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE 1
CBIZ National Industry Practice:
Commercial Real Estate REDUCE TAXES. INCREASE CASH FLOW. MINIMIZE RISK.
CBIZ Commercial Real Estate Practice
National Practice, Global Reach, Community Impact
Member of Kreston International
A global network of independent accounting
firms with the reputation for providing trusted
compliance and advisory services to
entrepreneurial business in the SME and
Mid-Market sectors
700 offices – 105 countries
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Financial & Accounting Benefits & Insurance
Audit & Assurance*
Accounting & Tax
Government Health
Care Consulting
Financial Advisory
Valuation
Litigation Support
Risk & Advisory
Services
Employee Benefits
Health Care Reform
Payroll / HRIS
Property & Casualty
Retirement Plan
Services
Life Insurance
Human Capital
Services
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Helping you evaluate and manage your business
from multiple perspectives
FINANCIAL RISK & ADVISORY VALUATION INSURANCE
• Audit*
• Accounting & Tax
• Property Tax
• Cost Segregation
• Debt & Funding
Placement
• Forensic
Accounting
• REITs
• Master Insurance
Programs
• Risk Control Services
• Captive & Alternative Risk
• Cyber Risk
• Employee Benefits
• Retirement & Succession
Planning
• Purchase Price Allocations
• Estate Tax & Planning
Valuations
• Market Value Appraisals
• Economic Impact Analysis
• Environmental Impairments
• Low Income Tax Credits
• Development Rights
• Portfolio Valuations
• Cost Recovery Services
• Construction Cost Review
• Business Continuity Planning
• Cybersecurity
• Internal Audit
• Credit Risk Services
• Payment Card Industry
Compliance
• Vendor Risk Management
*Attest services provided by MHM (Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.) is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, and works closely with CBIZ, a business consulting, tax and financial services provider.
Not just a list of services – a business partner and adviser
• Full spectrum of consulting
to the real estate industry
• Assisting businesses,
principals, investors and
managers
• Relationship with MHM*
ensures a seamless
delivery of client service
and advisory.
• Members of your industry
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*MHM (Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.) is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, and works closely with CBIZ, a business consulting, tax
and financial services provider.
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Clients & Sectors Served
Affordable
Housing
Office Retail Multifamily Hospitality REITs
Property
Managers Architects Developers
Construction
Related
Syndicators Investment
Funds
Real Estate
Lenders Investors
Sales & Leasing
Brokers
Mortgage
Brokers
Government
Agencies
Mixed-Use
Projects
Student
Housing
Historic / New
Market Projects
Offering industry insights and best practices
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How to Minimize Property Taxes – When determining if
your property tax liability could be reduced, be sure you are
taking advantage of all the benefits for which you are eligible.
Generate Savings with Tangible Property Regulations –
The new (2014) tangible property regulations mark the
largest change to tax laws in more than 25 years.
Cyber Risk – Now It IS the Daily News – Cyber intrusions
are no longer one-off events. Cyber issues are a fact of doing
business. Cyber risk should be top of mind for business
owners and executives across all business sectors and
industries
Insurance Audit: Peace of Mind and Potential Savings –
As your business expands, your risk increases. An insurance
audit takes a fresh look at your insurance policies coverage
and premiums.
e-Newsletters: Commercial Real Estate, Business Consulting and Financial Advisory
Key Industry Discussions White Papers, Webinars, Videos, Print
Newsletters, Case Studies
Trusted adviser to market leaders
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Client service is the foundation
of what we do.
We build lasting relationships by delivering what
clients have told us they believe is true value.
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A unique range of services and experts able
to work with your management team at a
strategic level
Resources and expertise of an
experienced, informed and active national
industry practice
Advocacy and availability of your local
adviser and service team committed to both
proactive and responsive service
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“Takeda Pharmaceuticals initially engaged CBIZ to perform construction audits. Upon
understanding our goals and objectives, their team was able to recommend additional services to
assist in risk management and cost savings, including internal audit services and cost segregation
studies.
Working with a professional services firm that provides a full range of tax and advisory services
has been a great partnership for Takeda.
Kelly A. Flynn
Associate Director, Real Estate
Case Studies
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CASE STUDY – FEDERAL TAX
Issue
A real estate developer reached the end of its second renovation in two years. At the same
time, it was finalizing the acquisition of a property that underwent building updates. CBIZ
MHM identified that all three projects presented opportunities to accelerate some of the
developer’s renovation expenses.
Solution
By examining the developer’s tax filings, depreciation schedules and building plans, our
team separated the assets that must be depreciated over 27.5 or 39 years as part of the
building’s costs from those that could be placed into shorter 5, 7 and 15-year lives. One
significant asset that had been depreciated over a long life qualified for a shorter one, which
allowed for a catch-up of depreciation expense that hadn’t previously been claimed.
Our team also considered what the real estate developer renovated, which allowed
for benefits on top of those identified by the cost segregation study. The developer’s
updates to its building’s lighting, plumbing, windows and HVAC systems qualified as
repairs under the recently enacted tangible property regulations.
Outcome
The cost segregation studies and the evaluation of the tangible property regulations on the
three renovation projects allowed the developer to accelerate several development-related
expenses and significantly reduce its current year tax liability. The cumulative present value
of the tax savings to the client exceeds $8 million.
Taking full advantage of a cost segregation study and the benefits under the
tangible property regulations requires careful examination of your operations. Our
team is adept at uncovering hidden opportunities and implementing solutions that
lead to significant tax savings.
CLIENT PROFILE:
Annual Revenue: $165M
Industry: Real Estate
Geographic Footprint:
New York City and Washington D.C.
Ownership Structure: Holding company
composed of family-owned partnerships
Real Estate Developer Benefits from
More than $8 Million in Tax Savings
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CASE STUDY – INSURANCE AUDIT
Complete Insurance Audit Yields Improved
Coverage and $600,000 in Annual Savings
CLIENT PROFILE:
Annual Revenue: $10M
Number of Employees: 85
Entity Structure: Limited Liability Corporation
Industry: Real Estate – Property Management
Ownership Structure: Privately Held
Geographical Footprint: Properties in
Multiple States
Problem
The client manages several multi-family properties in multiple states. During a
consultative discussion with their financial and tax advisers, CBIZ MHM, the client
agreed that a complete insurance audit would be welcomed to determine the
adequacy of coverage and possibilities for cost savings.
Solution
Our CBIZ insurance audit program identified both gaps in coverage and opportunities
for savings. Specifically, there was a complete exclusion of flood exposure in a flood
zone and low lying areas that caused the client to be out of compliance with their loan
and at risk for a loss that could have cost millions of dollars. Additionally, we noted
that a number of locations were identified as dog friendly properties yet their
umbrella and liability coverage specifically included an animal exclusion.
Through our national program, we were able to provide improved coverage, removed
the exclusions, and ultimately saved the client $600,000 in annual insurance expense.
Outcome
In addition to improved coverage at a lower cost, the client’s assets returned increased
market value based on decreased operating costs. Buoyed by their confidence in CBIZ
as their advocate for both financial and risk management, the client is considering
substantial expansion of their operation by acquiring a residential real estate portfolio.
As one of the largest publicly owned property and casualty insurance brokers in the
country, we are positioned to negotiate with the most competitive insurance
carriers to assure our clients of the best products and full service.
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CLIENT PROFILE:
Annual Revenue: $17B
Industry: Pharmaceuticals
Ownership Structure: Corporation
Geographical Footprint: International
Issue
A pharmaceutical company was preparing to build a $55 million lab and office space. Its
contractor was to perform the work under a cost-reimbursable contract, whereby the
pharmaceutical company would be billed for the cost of the work performed in addition to a
fee that would cover the contractor’s profit and overhead up to a guaranteed maximum
price.
Solution
CBIZ Risk & Advisory specialists helped the pharmaceutical company review the draft
contract before it was signed to limit the company’s financial exposure and protect it from
various overstated costs. This allowed our team to recommend changes that would better
guard against hidden profit centers and expenses that should have otherwise been covered
by the contractor’s fee.
During our initial audit, CBIZ identified overstated costs that related to sub-
contractor labor rates. There were also markup issues. When cumulated, the totaled
subcontractor markups exceeded the aggregated markup that was included in the
contract. Our findings presented an opportunity for the company to recover upwards
of $90,000 in project fees.
Outcome
The factual cost data we provided helped the company make informed business decisions,
on a timely basis, regarding the construction project. To date, the company has recovered
$90,000 with future project savings anticipated.
Don’t be surprised by construction costs. Vague contract language, unexpected setbacks
and charges without a clear origin can wreak havoc on your construction project. Our team
performs reviews throughout the lifecycle of the construction project to identify potential
pitfalls in contract language, overstated costs and charges that do not reflect what you
agreed to pay for the work.
CASE STUDY – FEDERAL TAX
Pharmaceutical Company Recovers $90,000
from Initial Audit of Construction Project
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Client Saves $130,000 and Improves
Its Property & Liability Coverage
Issue
Our tax client owns and manages more than 2.5 million square feet of commercial
property in multiple states. Two different agents had been handling the property and
liability coverage, but the developer had concerns neither was considering its overall
insurance program.
Solution
The client’s CBIZ MHM financial advisor recommended a complete insurance review
through CBIZ Insurance Services to examine both risk exposure and cost of coverage.
The review exposed significant coverage exclusions within the developer’s insurance
program. Deductibles in certain areas were so high that had the developer incurred
any type of wind or water damage, it would have had very little insurance coverage to
help with the costs of repair. Other areas did not have coverage under its excess
umbrella policy, which could have also presented problems in the event the developer
needed to make a claim.
Outcome
By proactively identifying issues, the client was able to both improve coverage and
reduce its cost, averting the risk of discovering coverage gaps during a claims process
and saving an estimated $130,000 annually.
CBIZ delivers financial advisory, tax strategy, risk mitigation and valuation services
to help you safeguard your assets, maximize your net operating margins, improve
your return on investment and ultimately increase the value of your properties.
CLIENT PROFILE:
Annual Revenue: $18M
Number of Employees: 3
Industry: Commercial Real Estate
Ownership Structure: Privately held
investment firm (LLC)
Geographical Footprint: Properties in
more than 30 states
CASE STUDY – PROPERTY & CASUALTY REVIEW
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Proactive, Strategic Service Yields
Significant Reduction in Premium Spend Issue
This family-owned real estate investment and management company’s leadership
felt it was not receiving informed and proactive guidance from its benefits broker.
As a medium-sized employer, they suspected they were underserved by their
current broker’s unseasoned team who offered no long-term strategy and what
seemed to be stock programs with few options for their employees.
Solution
Following a thorough meeting with the company’s CFO, CBIZ ESO Benefits
Consultants developed a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) employing a
hybrid funding platform reversing the company’s renewal direction from a 9%
premium increase to a 12% net reduction in premium spend (a savings of $73k).
Additionally, a customized dashboard was developed—a standard for all CBIZ
ESO consulting engagements—to help the CFO and HR Director dictate various
scenarios for planning purposes and form a basis for long-term strategic plan.
Outcome
The company’s leadership now have a tool to help them discuss plan strategy,
detail and costs with company leadership. Developing a truly proactive and
strategic consultative relationship has been perhaps as important to the client as
the savings, according to the company’s CFO. “It is something that I’d never seen
before and something we’d been searching for for years.”
Our approach to client service: Contribute value by taking a holistic, advisory
approach, listening to client concerns and both responding to and anticipating
client needs. Our national industry practice structure prepares us to understand
your issues and deliver this level of client service.
CLIENT PROFILE:
Annual Revenue: $16M
Industry: Hospitality; boutique hotels
Ownership Structure: Family-owned corporation
Number of Employees: 76 fulltime; 300 seasonally
Geographical Footprint: Properties in six states
CASE STUDY – COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
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The Value of Industry Expertise
and a Culture of Client Service Issue During a conference call with our client, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, regarding a construction
cost review, their Senior Manager of Real Estate expressed interest in having a cost
segregation study performed on that same new lab construction.
Solution A single phone call to the leader of our National Cost Segregation Practice led to the quick
provision of an overview and benefits of performing a cost segregation study. A meeting
was scheduled with Takeda’s corporate team to discuss the cost segregation process and
expectations for tax benefits.
We noted that much of the information required for this study was already available to us
from the Construction Cost Review. Meeting with key project stakeholders was an
opportunity to develop confidence in our team’s depth of knowledge and ability to complete
the study in time to meet financial reporting deadlines.
Outcome The client’s corporate team greatly appreciated the seamless service extended by
our industry practice team. Their confidence and comfort level with the people they
would be working with led to a quick decision to engage CBIZ.
The cost segregation study involved approximately $55 million of leasehold improvements
being undertaken by Takeda for their new lab and office space in Cambridge.
Our approach to client service: Contribute value by taking a holistic, advisory
approach, listening to client concerns and both responding to and anticipating
client needs. Our national industry practice structure prepares us to understand
your issues and deliver authentic client service.
CLIENT PROFILE:
Annual Revenue: $17B
Industry: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Ownership Structure: Corporation
Geographical Footprint: International
CASE STUDY – AUTHENTIC CLIENT SERVICE
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National Practice Professionals
Practitioners/marketers in any local office can choose to include any of these
CRE experts in addition to their own local talent. [DELETE THIS NOTE]
Paul has over 30 years of experience in financial reporting, income and estate tax planning, tax return preparation, tax controversy
representation and financial reporting for individuals, family-owned and closely-held businesses. Paul’s main industry expertise
includes real estate developers, operators and managers, mortgage brokers and architects. He has assisted clients in purchase/sale
transactions, loan financing, capital raising, tax-deferred exchanges and cost segregation studies. Paul often speaks on tax and
accounting topics to professional and civic groups.
310.268.2029 [email protected]
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Kevin Nussbaum | National Vice President, Client Development
Kevin has over 30 years of management consulting experience ranging from small closely-held businesses to Fortune 500 companies.
He leads the CBIZ large national account team and several national industry initiatives. Kevin is a staunch proponent and key
implementer of the CBIZ Advantage, a cross-serving strategy of “client focus first” that connects our clients and prospects with CBIZ
professionals in ways that help them achieve their business objectives and insists that all new service lines have to bring value to the
client. Recently he has been working with real estate clients to implement the benefits of the tangible property rules and identifying
operating efficiencies for larger clients.
314.692.5824 [email protected]
Larry Rosenblum | Managing Director, Financial Services, Southeast
Larry has more than 20 years of public accounting experience. Larry provides consulting and tax services for the company’s real
estate clients with a concentration in commercial property cost segregation studies. He is a frequent lecturer in cost segregation to the
banking, legal and real estate communities. Previously, Larry provided tax planning and consulting services for professional service,
real estate and manufacturing companies in the New York and Los Angeles metro areas. Larry is a member of the CBIZ Commercial
Real Estate national practice executive committee.
561.994.5050 [email protected]
Paul Rosenkranz | Managing Director, Financial Services, Southern California
Key Contacts
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Steve Dunavant | Managing Director, Financial Services, Southeast
Key Contacts Rob Kaelin | Regional President, Insurance Services, Midwest/West
Steve has over 25 years of public accounting experience with both local and international accounting firms. He specializes in the
areas of pass-through entity taxation, entity structuring for privately held businesses, and mergers and acquisitions for privately
held businesses. He serves clients who operate in a wide variety of industries and have diverse types of owners ranging from
private equity firms to family groups. Steve works with a number of attorneys and private equity groups to structure agreements
and transactions to suit the needs of the client and its investors. He has also designed compensation planning strategies for
tiered partnerships.
816.945.5158 [email protected]
Greg Cryan | Regional President, Insurance Services, Southeast
Greg is an experienced insurance professional who founded and operated an independent insurance group before taking on
leadership positions with USI and then CBIZ. Greg has served as southeast regional president for CBIZ Insurance since 2012 and is a
member of the CBIZ Commercial Real Estate national practice executive committee. As a key member of the CBIZ Insurance national
leadership team, Greg ensures that clients receive both industry expertise and regional/local service as a feature of their account
service.
678-297-7776 [email protected]
Steve has over 25 years of public accounting experience with both local and international accounting firms. He specializes in the areas
of pass-through entity taxation, entity structuring for privately held businesses, and mergers and acquisitions for privately held
businesses. He serves clients who operate in a wide variety of industries and have diverse types of owners ranging from private equity
firms to family groups. Steve works with a number of attorneys and private equity groups to structure agreements and transactions to
suit the needs of the client and its investors. He has also designed compensation planning strategies for tiered partnerships.
901.685.5575 [email protected]
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Lonnie Davis | Managing Director, Financial Services, Philadelphia
Key Contacts Linda Atkinson | Managing Director, CBIZ Valuation Group CRE Practice
Linda has over 28 years of diversified experience in real estate consulting and valuation analysis for office, retail, multifamily,
industrial and lodging properties as well as many special use properties such as ranches, health facilities and education
campuses. A member of the CBIZ Commercial Real Estate national practice executive committee, she has significant expertise
in managing large multi-location valuation projects across North America, Puerto Rico and Europe, involving all valuation
disciplines and expert witness testimony. Prior to joining CBIZ Valuation Group, Linda directed the commercial real estate
consulting and valuation operations for LandAmerica Financial Group, Inc. She has held similar positions with Arthur Andersen
LLP focusing on large scale multi-location and multi-discipline valuation projects.
314.692.5818 [email protected]
Brian Cohen | Director, CBIZ MHM, South Florida
Brian has more than 25 years of experience providing accounting, tax planning and business consulting services to professional
service firms, construction and related industry companies, and real estate partnerships. Prior to joining CBIZ MHM, Brian held
financial and operational positions with a privately-held distribution company and a privately-held real estate developer. He is well
experienced in the preparation of financial statements, development of budgets and operating forecasts, implementation of cash
policies and management of investor and banking relationships.
561.994.5050 [email protected]
With over 34 years of experience in all areas of taxation, 29 of which with his current employer, Lonnie specializes in tax and business
planning for closely held business and high-income and high net-worth individuals. He has extensive expertise in tax and business
issues with construction and real estate, financial services, manufacturing, wholesale clients. Lonnie is a former member of the Tax
Section of the Philadelphia Bar Association, the Financial Planning Association and the International Tax Planning Association, and
has been a registered representative with the National Association of Securities Dealers. On a regular basis, he is asked to speak on
technical tax issues at various seminars and conferences.
610.862.2385 [email protected]
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Jim Judd | Consultant, CBIZ Insurance Services, Kansas City
Key Contacts
Jim Feeny | Vice President, CBIZ Insurance Services, Philadelphia
Jim works with employers to help solve their risk management problems. He focuses on remediating poor claims experience in
areas such as workers' compensation and general liability. In addition, he works with public and private companies on the
structure of their Directors and Officers coverage. His specialties include Workers' compensation, Directors and Officers,
Fiduciary Liability and non-profit coverages.
610.862.2428 [email protected]
Daniel B. Hughes | Lead Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, Phoenix
With more than 20 years of experience in accounting, Dan serves as the lead managing director in the tax and business services
division. He has developed specializations in partnerships, real estate taxation, trust taxation, stock options, estate and gift tax
planning, and cost segregation studies.
602.264.6835 [email protected]
Jim is a National Real Estate Practice leader for CBIZ with more than 20 years of prior Insurance experience in the analysis,
development, marketing and implementation of Commercial Property & Casualty Insurance programs for clients. He works with
Property Managers, Private Portfolio Owners and REITs relative to Risk Management and the placement of their Insurance needs. Jim
is adept at conducting the systematic review of the exposures by addressing operational risks as they relate to systems, processes
and procedures.
816.945.5630 [email protected]
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Jay C. Mason | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, St. Louis
Key Contacts Allan C. Klose | Senior Manager, CBIZ MHM, Phoenix
Allan has extensive experience in the provision of auditing and accounting services to both privately-held companies and public
companies ranging in size from development stage companies to large international organizations. Allan has specific expertise
working within the real estate industry, including providing services to single family homebuilders, multi-family property
developers, real estate investment funds, hospitality developers & managers, commercial property developers and others within
the industry.
602.264.6835 [email protected]
Bryan Koch | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, Memphis
With more than 15 years of public accounting practice with both national and local firms, Bryan has advised clients in industries
including manufacturing, financial services, professional services with a primary focus on real estate. Bryan’s experience spans from
compliance to consulting, and he specializes in guiding large family-owned and closely-held private businesses through business
deals and planning.
602.264.6835 [email protected]
Jay leads the Real Estate and Personal Property Tax practice in the St. Louis office and a member of the CBIZ Commercial Real
Estate national practice executive committee. He has over 40 years of property tax experience in government and corporate
environments throughout the United States. Prior to joining the CBIZ MHM, Jay was the Vice President of Property Taxes for The May
Department Stores Company where he was responsible for the administration of an annual tax expense of $175 million. He is a
frequent contributor to the CBIZ newsletters and blogs, not surprisingly, on the topic, How To Minimize Your Property Taxes.
314.995.5512 [email protected]
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Scott M. Slabotsky | Lead Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, Kansas City
Key Contacts Jake McDonald | Consultant, CBIZ MHM Credit Risk Advisory, Philadelphia
Jake advises clients regarding the risks affecting their business and develops ways to manage and mitigate those risks. Initially
focusing on credit risk, Jake has expanded his practice to a holistic suite of solutions and services that also address risks
pertaining to enterprise, market, operational, regulatory and compliance. His clients are primarily financial institutions, lenders
and investors. His work in the Commercial Real Estate space includes commercial lending advisory, crowd funding, loan
structuring, risk analysis, commercial credit analysis, vendor risk and business process improvement.
610.862.2202 [email protected]
James J. McNally | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, Philadelphia
Jim has over 30 years of tax experience assisting professional practices, real estate developers, construction contractors, wholesalers
and high net worth individuals. Both a Tax and Litigation Managing Director in CBIZ MHM, Jim has assisted clients with tax
compliance and strategy, transaction planning, year-end planning and representation before various taxing authorities. He began his
career with the Internal Revenue Service. Jim has been a speaker for the Pennsylvania Institute of CPAs, the Pennsylvania Bar
Institute, the Internal Revenue Service, and the Continuing Education Programs sponsored by Temple University, Philadelphia
College of Textiles & Sciences and the Community College of Philadelphia.
610.862.2220 [email protected]
Scott has over 35 years of experience in public accounting. He has particular expertise in providing sound business solutions for
closely held businesses, real estate companies, healthcare providers, hotel/hospitality companies, individuals, partnerships, limited
liability companies, real estate companies and wholesalers.
816.945.5530 [email protected]
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Key Contacts Jason Vanden Bosch | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, Chicago
Jason has 20 years experience providing accounting, tax and attest compliance and consulting services to mid-market, privately
held businesses. His clients include real estate developers, managers and investors; construction companies, including general
and sub-contractors; professional service firms; and high-net worth individuals. His consulting projects have included structuring
acquisitions and dispositions, including 1031 exchanges, providing accounting efficiency reviews, implementation of complex
accounting methods for contractors, and restructuring assets for estate planning. Jason also assists private real estate funds
with proper accounting and tax structuring.
312.602.6881 [email protected]
Jay Webber | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, New England
He is a member of the Accounting and Auditing Group and has many years of experience working with clients in the manufacturing,
wholesale/distribution, retail, and real estate industries. Additionally, he advises family offices and high net worth individuals. Jay's
areas of expertise include receivable and inventory management, debt and equity financing, financial reporting and analysis, strategic
planning, systems reviews and tax planning. In serving the company's high net worth clients, Jay has extensive experience in both
income tax and estate planning.
617.761.0725 [email protected]
Kevin Wulff | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, New England
As a Managing Director in the Boston Tax Group, Kevin works with CFOs of private, closely-held real estate companies and
investment partnerships to help them improve their operations and financial position. With over 25 years of experience, Kevin provides
clients with proactive tax planning, consulting and compliance services that educate them on best tax practices.
617.761.0692 [email protected]
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Key Contacts Alex Lebruto | Managing Director, CBIZ MHM, New England
Alex has more than 15 years of tax planning and tax compliance experience with privately-held companies in the real estate,
professional services, retail, high tech, and food industries. He provides clients with compliance and tax consulting services, as well as
reviews of corporation, partnership, trust and individual returns for privately-held entities and their owners..
617.761.0680 [email protected]
Matt Mercier| Executive Vice President, CBIZ Insurance Services
Matt has developed a niche in the condominium association arena. He serves as Director of Community Insurance & Risk
Management for CBIZ nationally. A graduate of Florida State University, Matt has earned CMCA, AAI, LCAM and CIRMS
designations.
561.353.0800 [email protected]
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