I have met with Christine Teh three times now. As a math teacher and professional, I have always…read morefelt a bit of shame and embarrassment about not being able to get a handle on taxes and finances. Christine was so encouraging. She took the mystery out of all the mess and gave me the confidence to take ownership of my finances. I always felt safe to ask any question, and she always answered in a way I could understand. This coaching experience has been life-changing! I cannot speak highly enough of Christine Teh and the invaluable financial guidance she has provided.

Christine is unlike anyone I've ever worked with. I'm 71…read moreyears old and have worked with many financial professionals throughout my life--including tax professionals, advisors, and planners--but Christine is truly in a league of her own. Her level of knowledge is unmatched, but what stands out even more is the heart she brings into every interaction. You can feel her care. She's not just doing a job--she's devoted. Devoted to your clarity, your security, your peace of mind. With Christine, I feel both grounded and supported. She holds a rare blend of precision, presence, and genuine dedication to your well-being. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking more than just financial expertise. With Christine, you're not just hiring a professional--you're inviting in someone who truly cares about you. Thank you, Christine, for always showing up with such love, compassion, and integrity.

Literally 15 years since I got a mortgage, which has since been sold to different banks, twice, I…read moream STILL getting unwanted junk mail in my mailbox every other week from this organization. I have repeated emailed and called multiple times trying to get off their mailing list! Their business practices are fraudulent!

Bob O'Donnell is a worthless fiduciary. He did nothing I asked him. when asked why, he had no…read moreexcuse. He's an idiot. I took my money out and I'm doing much better without him.

I used to be locked into a dysfunctional relationship with a tax preparer who embodied everything…read moreyou wouldn't want your tax preparer to be: late, non-responsive, foggy-headed, and sometimes flat-out wrong. Why it took me so many years to break away is a question for my therapist. When I finally decided to go to a REAL professional I found myself here, in the amazingly capable hands of Jackie Thomson. It was like the storm broke, the Jesus rays shone down from the heavens, the sky cleared, and it was a cloudless-still-74-degree-day. And that's the way it's been ever since. Hallelujah. Jackie answers e-mail in a flash, gets the job done on time, exhibits work ethic excellence, is reliable, trustworthy, organized, and timely. Basically, she's the consummate professional and I'm left looking for her replica in every other service business I patronize. So, there you have it. Why you'd go anywhere else can remain your little secret but once you switch to Jackie (and Anspach) you'll want to blab it all over the place just like me.

The people who work there are pompous jerks who overcharge for the little work they do and file…read moreunreliable tax information. Find some other group who will treat you with better respect. They seem nice the one year we worked with them but in the past we have never had to pay both State and Fed... this group has no clue how to work any kind of tax law that will get you benefits and they charge 2xs as much as other offices. They would not see us in person because they were "too busy". But my sister in law called the same day and ( and it's not even St. Patrick's day in March) got an appointment within the same week.... they play favorites and if you are new and don't have more than 3 apartment buildings and lots of money you are a poor s-o-b who they don't have time for. Plus did I say we only worked with them through emails last year because they "didn't have time" to see us in person and never really got us as clients - they just charged over priced cost $$$$ and we had to pay for the first time in a long time where I don't think we had to. Save ur money and find someone who will work with you personally - these people suck! They are jerks over the phone and will not even let you talk to the person you want to talk to! They suck!!!!

My wife and I are retired. We live on retirement income. Our tax man…read more of 15 years, decided to retire last month (JAN - 2024). I have completed a tax organizer for last year (2023). Also, I have many years of past fillings for information if needed. I live in Novato. My home phone number: 1-415-897-8056. Please call anytime, between hrs. 9:00 -to- 6:00. John

No return call and I have waited more than a week. The business has an answering machine that seems…read moreto always be on even during business hours.

Although they did a good job with my filing last year, this year has been a total disappointment…read more I contacted them by the end of January to get an early kickstart and avoid leaving this to the last minute. They asked me to send the documents as soon as they were available. After a while, when asked if they needed anything else, the answer I received in March was, "We will know when the returns are being prepared." meaning they didn't start at all. As a follow-up, I asked them if it would take some time; I could try to find someone else while there was still time. So surprisingly their response was, "Feel free to find someone else". This last response summarizes how they value their clients. I only gave them an additional star because they managed the situation better last year. If you're an individual client, avoid them at all costs.

Brandon was so helpful and generous with his advice. He explained my financial situation and…read moreoptions in detail. He was very efficient and knowledgeable with his answers. Looks like I have a new CPA moving into the future! He's is wonderful! Thanks again Brandon!

Spark Point of Marin is a long-standing hidden gem for us locals. With a supportive team and solid…read moreapproach, Spark Point helps resolve our daily needs like: - Credit counseling/repair - Job coaching/training - Career development - Higher education - Entrepreneurship training* - Business development - Benefits screening - Individual development accounts - Home Ownership - Tax Preparation Invisible opportunities become visible after meeting one of their associates. My recent experience brought great relief to discover available avenues of income, housing and financial support, as well as insight for specific steps I could take to bring balance on how to proceed. Serenity and Balance. Great themes for this company!

I have been working with Spark Point to improve my credit score. The advisors here are very…read moreknowledgeable in that regard. I appreciate the time they take to explain the affects of certain decisions I make and how it either improves or hurts my credit score. When I told them I am attending college, one of the ladies ran down to her car to get me a brand new backpack filled with school supplies, including a mini stapler, which I'm always putting off buying because it's not a "necessity." Now I have one! I told them I'm between places and unable to cook, so they gave me a box of food that's "ready-to-eat." Thank you so much for helping me!!

Charles Schwab national is still competitive with other brokerage services, but its employees in…read moreCorte Madera, CA are both "stressed out and completely inefficient and sometimes largely incompetent" both in person and by other communications in the eyes of account holders with approx. $10 million in accounts.

Kind, friendly, efficient and clean space. Look forward to doing long term business with them!read more

Starting to Build Our Financial Future: We were new to personal finance and had finally reached a…read moreposition where we could think about saving and investing. Katy offered packages that were perfect for our personal finance journey. She helped us understand the recommendations she was making, so we also learned along the way. She even broke up her recommendations into bite-size steps so we didn't feel overwhelmed and could actually start taking the steps to a stronger financial future. We saw the many benefits of her guidance and look forward to working with Katy and her team as we grow our family's financial security.

We have been working with Katy for about 7 years now and it has been the absolute best decision…read morewe've ever made. It was incredibly helpful to see all of our finances presented in her report and when she explains it all so clearly it's just so reassuring. We had been trying to buy a house for several years in a very competitive market. After we started working with Katy we were much more confident and finally able to make it happen without overstretching ourselves. We continue to have check-ins as needed for all kinds of questions, from stock and investment allocations, to college 529 plans, to retirement and she's very knowledgeable and responsive. She's extremely easy to talk to, honest, and straightforward. We've already recommended her several times to our friends and family.

We scheduled a zoom call with Gary for some advice and to determine if we should use his services…read more He answered all our questions open and honestly, guiding us in the right direction. If the need arises to use a CPA in the future, I wouldn't hesitate to call Gary again. Thank you for your advice, Gary!

Gary was very professional and very helpful. Went over and beyond my expectations…read more Gave really great advice and took his time to explain it well. Would recommend!

David Rasonsky has been doing our taxes for over 45 years. He is professional and always gives us…read morethe right advice. When we have questions, he is responsive and available.

Davis and his team have been doing my taxes for over 15 years- they are wonderful, thorough, and…read moreprofessional- I would recommend them to all my friends and family!