The PBG Approach

Whether your business is well-established, just being launched, or somewhere in between—we will help you find the right long-term solution. We believe each stage of development is an opportunity to work with you in overcoming obstacles, improving day-to-day operations, and making major business decisions with unwavering confidence. By offering a strategic mix of services with your company’s growth in mind, we are positioned to fulfill your needs today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Tied to community

PBG has strong ties to the community and client relationships that go back decades. As we continue to invest in our experienced staff of advisors, we meet the demands of doing business in the 21st century with the utmost care and compassion.

CPA Certified

Our CPAs are members of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Illinois CPA Society. We are proud that our firm has successfully completed the AICPA Quality Review Program administered by the Illinois CPA Society.

 

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Our Team

Teamwork is at the core of everything we do, and through collaboration and full participation, we are able to meet your goals and serve you better.

 

We believe that our employees are the heart of our company. Through resources and incentives, we are committed to helping our personnel grow personally and professionally.

Leadership

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Howard Gamer CPA, CGMA
Managing Partner
(847) 770-6556
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Christopher Portera CPA, CGMA
Tax Partner
(312) 724-6753
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Bryan Engel CPA, MS
Partner - Consulting
(312) 724-6752
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David Horwitz CPA, CVA, MST
Partner - Tax
(847) 770-6582
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Shari Gamer
Partner - Office Administration
(847) 770-6581
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Steve Silberman CPA
Partner
(847) 770-6562
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Adam Harris
Chief Operating Officer
(847) 770-6570

CPAs

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Asiya Amdani
Accounting Professional
847-242-1767
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Sylvia An CPA
Audit Manager
847-770-6567
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John Balzanto CPA
Audit Manager
847-770-6563
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Mary Berndt CPA
Principal, Business Services
847-770-6573
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Philip Brand CPA
Audit Professional
(312) 761-2016
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Jim Cavanaugh
Tax Professional
312-761-2343
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Jacqueline Chiang CPA, J.D.
Tax Professional
847-770-6587
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Teresa Crissman CPA
Tax & Accounting Professional
(336) 609-2770
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Jori Golman J.D.
Tax Professional
847-770-6590
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Kenneth Hafft CPA
QB Advanced Certified ProAdvisor
847-770-6557
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Vicki Malina CPA, JD
Tax Professional - State and Local Taxes
847-770-6578
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Joey Marcet
Tax Professional
847-770-6590
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Mandy Marek
CFO Services
847-897-5013
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Breanne Mayberry
Accounting Professional
773-724-6171
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Matthew Miedona CPA
Accounting Manager
312-724-6755
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Keyon Morris
Audit Professional
(773) 631-2666
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Andrew Munger
Accounting Manager
847-770-6559
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James Neumann CPA
Audit Manager
847-770-6571
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Matthew Nordin
Audit Professional
(847) 957-1461
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Michael O’Connell CPA
Head of Consulting
847-957-1460
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Steven Omori CPA
Principal
847-770-6564
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Scott Parkerson CPA
Accounting Manager
(847) 770-6589
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David Pearcy CPA
Tax & Accounting Professional
847-770-6579
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Dean Pearson CPA
Principal, Tax Professional, State and Local Tax
(312) 758-5937
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Michael Raisanen CPA
Accounting Manager
847-770-6575
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Shawn Randall
Audit Professional
847-770-6591
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Scott Rubin CPA, MBA
Tax Professional, Estates and Trusts
847-957-1463
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Marilyn Sawicki CPA, MBA
Principal, Director of Quality Assurance
847-770-6580
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Jonathan Schroeder CPA
Tax & Accounting Professional
847-957-1462
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Michelle Siegel CPA
Tax Professional
847-770-6592
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Martin Singer CPA, ABV
Tax Principal
847-770-6566
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Howard Sturt CPA
Accounting Professional
847-770-6560
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Julie Urow CPA
Principal, Head of Assurance
847-770-6588
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David Weiner CPA
Accounting Professional
847-957-1464
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Stephen Zwiebel CPA
Principal
847-770-6565

Administrative

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Ellen Cole
Administrative Professional
847-770-6569
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Danuta Domian
Administrative Professional
(312) 761-1218
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Hilda Dros
Administrative Professional
(312) 761-1057
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Karim Enciso
Administrative Professional
(312) 761-1282
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Christopher Kacso
Administrative Professional
(847) 291-1400, ext. 121
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Beth Kramer
Administrative Professional
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Sofiya Levina
Administrative Professional
847-770-6584
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Manny Pappas
Administrative Professional
847-770-6561

Our Story

In 1983, when gasoline averaged $1.16 per gallon, average monthly rent was $320, and the top tax bracket was 50%, the accounting firm of Pestine, Brinati, Gamer, Ltd. was founded.

Since then, the firm has expanded significantly, having created two affiliated entities to offer payroll processing and investment advisory services to its clients. In 2005, to express the company’s vision, the firm was rebranded PBG Financial Services Ltd.

The firm now has 50 employees with offices in downtown Chicago and Northbrook, Illinois. PBG takes great pride in the longevity of its client and staff relationships, which in some cases extend beyond twenty years.

Founded
1983
Founders
Howard Gamer, 1983-Present
Harvey Pestine, 1983-2004
Tom Brinati, 1983-1998