Our Team

  • Will Bertemes, CPA

    With over 20 years of experience in tax, accounting, and business consulting, Will specializes in helping small, owner-managed businesses achieve success through practical tax and accounting strategies. A member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Ohio Society of CPAs, Will has been licensed in Ohio since 1997. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Cincinnati.

    Will's extensive career includes senior accountant and management roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and he is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor. He offers services including tax preparation for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and nonprofits, as well as payroll processing and guidance for buying and selling businesses. Additionally, Will proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve during Operation Desert Storm.

  • Therese Johnson, CPA

    With over 25 years of experience in accounting and tax, Therese Johnson has worked across government, public, and private sectors. A licensed CPA in Ohio since 1993, she earned her Bachelor’s in Accounting from the University of Akron. Therese specializes in helping small businesses with all their accounting and tax needs, allowing owners to focus on growing their businesses.

    Her career includes roles at the Ohio Department of Taxation, Deloitte & Touche, and nearly 20 years in the private sector, where she worked from a home office servicing small business clients. She’s proficient in QuickBooks and offers services ranging from income tax preparation to payroll for individuals and organizations.

    Therese is also active in her community, serving as Treasurer for both the Cascade Locks Park Association and the Copley Fairlawn Youth Football Program. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, outdoor activities, and cheering for her beloved Cleveland sports teams.

  • Brett Bertemes, CPA, MSA

    With 8 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Brett brings expertise in helping clients both navigate personal tax matters and understand the financial health of their small businesses. Passionate about simplifying financial processes, he is dedicated to streamlining workflows and making tax-related tasks less burdensome for clients. His strong communication skills, paired with a knack for leveraging technology, enable him to deliver efficient solutions that empower businesses to thrive.

    When he’s not working with clients, he enjoys strumming away on guitar, winding down with a good game, and challenging himself at the gym. His approachable and communicative work style ensures that clients always have the support that they need when they need it. Brett is dedicated to helping anyone better understand their financial situation.

  • Justin Spooner, CPA, MSA

    With 8 years of experience in accounting and taxation, Justin is a trusted CPA specializing in individual and business tax compliance, as well as estate, gift, and trust income tax compliance and planning. Justin offers clients personalized, hands-on services to navigate complex tax situations and ensure their financial success.

    After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration in 2017 and a Master of Science in Accounting from Kent State University in 2019, Justin went on to acquire his CPA license in February 2021. His dedication to staying informed and responsive has earned him a reputation for providing timely, reliable advice and solutions. Justin approaches every client relationship with a commitment to clear communication, attention to detail, and thorough research to solve problems and broaden his expertise.

    Outside of his professional life, Justin enjoys staying active by going to the gym, biking, and has recently taken up running. He also enjoys catching up on his very large backlog of videogames. Above all else, he values spending quality time with his wife and their two pets.

    Whether you need assistance with tax compliance, planning, or bookkeeping, Justin is dedicated to providing excellent service alongside general accounting and financial overviews that allow clients to focus on what matters most to them.