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Meet NKSFB’s 2025 New Partner Class
February 13, 2025

NKSFB is excited to announce the addition of seven new Partners. We congratulate these outstanding professionals on their creativity, innovation, and hard work.
NKSFB proudly congratulates its newest Partners:
Debbie Bellis joined the Firm in 2008. She works with clients involved in commercial, residential, and personal real estate syndicated investments and high-net-worth individuals. Debbie works in our Westwood office and focuses on Business Management.
Paul Hodgson joined Avery & Grieg, a division of NKSFB, in 1993. His practice areas include small businesses, passthrough entities, and individual taxation. Paul works in our Santa Monica office, focusing on Tax.
Nick May joined CRM Management, a division of NKSFB, in 2012. He is a trusted advisor to actors, writers, directors, musicians, producers, entrepreneurs, and executives in the entertainment industry. Nick works in our Downtown Manhattan office, focusing on Tax.
Yana Romano joined CRM Management, a division of NKSFB, in 2002. She specializes in working with entertainment industry professionals, providing strategic business and financial advice and solutions. Yana works in our Downtown Manhattan office, focusing on Business Management.
Ana Valencia joined the Firm in 2019. She works with touring music clients with multiple revenue streams. Ana works in the Westwood office, focusing on Business Management.
Lindsey Wong joined the Firm in 2003. She focuses on high-net-worth and high-income clientele, including family offices. She works in our Westwood office, focusing on Tax.
Armond Yedgarian joined David Weise & Associates, a division of NKSFB, in 2015. He focuses on providing tailored tax strategies that maximize benefits while ensuring compliance with complex regulatory environments. Armond works in our Encino office, focusing on Tax.
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