Sol Schwartz founded the firm in October 1980. Previously, he was the partner-in-charge of the San Antonio office of a national accounting firm.

He has been active in numerous taxation committees for the AICPA and the Texas Society of CPAs. He served on the AICPA federal tax division committee on S Corporations, the steering committee of the AICPA National Tax Training School, and chaired the "Task Force to Revise Partnership Tax Laws" for the AICPA. Sol has chaired various committees for the Texas Society of CPAs and has lectured to many groups, including the University of Virginia Tax Law Institute, the Ohio State CPA Tax Institute, and the Texas Society of CPAs. Sol recently earned the professional designation of Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (CSEP). This designation was awarded by the National Institute for Excellence in Professional Education, LLC in conjunction with various state societies of CPAs.

In addition to serving his profession, Sol is also active in the community. He has served on the board as treasurer of the Alamo Public Telecommunications Council and on the board of KLRN Endowment Fund, Inc. He was chosen to be one of four members of a blue ribbon committee to review the financial operations of VIA, the local metropolitan transit authority.

He is a past president of the Jonathan Netanyahu Academy of San Antonio and a past board member of Congregation Rodfei Sholom, the Jewish Federation of San Antonio, The National Council of Christians and Jews, Camp Flaming Arrow, and Golden Manor.

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Manuel Long is a shareholder with the firm. He has been practicing public accounting since 1974. His major areas of concentration are in international tax consulting and financial accounting and auditing. His accounting and auditing experience includes serving a variety of commercial and not-for-profit entities. Manuel also uses his experience and analytical skills to provide attorneys with litigation support services. He has worked extensively in the area of tax planning with respect to nonresident alien individuals and foreign corporations conducting business in the U.S. and has experience in handling IRS audits of foreign taxpayers.

Manuel graduated from Trinity University in San Antonio. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Texas Society of CPAs. Manuel is bilingual and, on various occasions has traveled into Mexico to lecture on tax topics related to foreigners conducting business in the United States. He previously served on the board of directors of the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, Centro Alameda, Inc. and of the Child Guidance Center of San Antonio. He is a member of the World Affairs Council of San Antonio, and currently serves on the board of the Asociacion de Empresarios Mexicanos and the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio.

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Jim Rice is a shareholder with the firm and has been practicing public accounting since 1978. Jim's area of practice is primarily income tax planning and consultation for successful individuals and their various endeavors. He has established a particular client concentration in working with professional service practitioners such as doctors, lawyers, and other professionals and family owned businesses. Jim also has extensive experience in providing tax planning services to various real estate activities. Jim's specific areas of focus include asset protection, income tax planning, estate tax planning, and choice of entity planning. In addition, he is occasionally engaged to provide litigation support services.

A 1978 graduate of St. Mary's University with the academic distinction of Summa Cum Laude, Jim has taken on several leadership positions in his professional and civic community. He is a past officer and director of the nationwide American Association of Hispanic CPAs and a past president of the San Antonio Association of Hispanic CPAs. He has also served as treasurer of the American Diabetes Association-San Antonio Chapter and was a director on the board of Communities in Schools, where he was awarded Volunteer of the Year. Jim was also awarded Mentor of the Year by the San Antonio Mentorship Association. He is a recipient of the High Five award for community service by KENS-TV Channel 5.

Jim is a 1997 graduate of the Leadership San Antonio Program and in 1998 was selected to the Texas Lyceum Association, a statewide organization with a goal to identify and develop the next generation of leadership in Texas. He is a member of the Rotary Club of San Antonio and currently Chairman of their Youth Mentoring Committee.

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Jeff Albrecht is a shareholder and the Managing Partner of the firm. He has been practicing public accounting since 1980, after training for a year with the IRS. He is involved in all areas of tax, including individual, corporate, and partnership. He has presented seminars and written several articles on a variety of tax subjects. His client base includes restaurants, wildlife management, ranching, legal and medical practices, produce markets, motorcycle dealerships and all areas of real estate. He has worked extensively in areas of trust income taxation, asset protection, succession and estate planning, like-kind exchanges, entity planning, the sale/purchase of businesses, depreciation analysis, gift planning and charitable foundations to name a few.

Jeff previously served as a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Tax Forms Committee, which met periodically in Washington, D.C. with the Internal Revenue Service to submit recommendations for simplification and revision to federal tax forms, instructions and publications. Jeff earned the professional designation of Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (CSEP). This designation was awarded by the National Institute for Excellence in Professional Education, LLC in conjunction with various state societies of CPAs.

Jeff is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin. He resides in his home-town of New Braunfels, where he is involved in his church and business organizations, including the Downtown Rotary Club of New Braunfels. He on the Board of Wurstfest Association and has participated in the Leadership New Braunfels program sponsored by the New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce.

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Bill McEntire is a shareholder with the firm. He has been with the firm since 1983. Prior to that, he worked for a Big Eight firm and a Fortune 500 Company. Bill has a great deal of experience in working with successful investors and business people who are engaged in multiple business activities. He is very involved in individual tax and estate tax planning for individuals who have complex business and investment holdings. He has extensive experience with family partnerships and various types of trusts. Bill also has significant experience in real estate taxation and in the construction industry. His experience includes tax-free exchanges, installment sales, foreclosures and debt forgiveness, passive activity loss planning, and real estate development, operations and leasing, as well as real estate acquisition and disposition planning. Bill has developed numerous spreadsheet applications pertaining to real estate, and income and estate planning. He also has extensive experience in individual tax planning with executives, physicians, and owners of closely held businesses. His clients include individuals, corporations, S-Corporations, estates, partnerships, trusts, limited liability companies, and private foundations.

Bill earned a B.A. in mathematics from Texas A&M and a B.B.A. and M.P.A. in accounting from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Bill is a member of the San Antonio Estate Planners Council, the Texas A&M University's Planned Giving Council, and the Real Estate Financial Society. Bill serves on the Board of Friends of Big Bend National Park.

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John Gilbert received a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1973 and a Masters in Public Administration in 1974 from St. Mary's University. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. John earned the professional designation of Certified Specialist in Estate Planning (CSEP). This designation was awarded by the National Institute for Excellence in Professional Education, LLC in conjunction with various state societies of CPAs.

John has been practicing in public accounting for the past 24 years. He joined Sol Schwartz & Associates, P.C. in 1996. His practice emphasis is in the real estate and healthcare industries as well as entities involved in international trade.

As part of his commitment to his profession, John has lectured and written on various income tax topics to CPAs and attorneys in San Antonio. He is a past member of the School Council of Antonian College Preparatory High School and continues his prominent role on the School's finance committee. John is an active member of the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio and the World Affairs Council of San Antonio. He is currently on the board of directors and the finance committee of Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.

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Jeff obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas. Jeff is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Texas Society of CPAs. Jeff also holds the Personal Financial Specialist designation from the AICPA.

Jeff has been practicing in public accounting since 1990. Jeff focuses on all areas of financial planning, including estate and retirement planning, and individual income taxation. Jeff works with high net-worth individuals, their families and business entities.

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Andy graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1988 receiving a Bachelor's degree in Finance. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Since joining Sol Schwartz & Associates, P.C. in 2001, Andy has provided audit, review, compilation and attestation services to our clients. He has over 16 years experience in public accounting. His audit experience includes non-profit and governmental entities such as community health centers, foundations, and other voluntary health and welfare organizations.

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