Darla Colson, CPA, MST - Darla is President of Gilbert Financial Services, LLC. Her role is to provide financial planning advice to individuals and corporate clients in the areas of insurance, investments and retirement planning. She also oversees audit and tax representation, exempt applications, tax review and compliance for Gilbert Associates, Inc.

Darla is also active within the professional community and has memberships in the following organizations:
o American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
o California Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA)
o California Association of Non-Profits

CA Insurance License#: 0D53742
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Edward E. Straine, CPA - Ed is the Vice President of Gilbert Financial Services, LLC. Drawing from over 20 years of experience as a CPA overseeing Gilbert’s Estate Planning division, Ed understands how to plan his client’s estates in order to provide the financial security they want for their heirs. Ed integrates his tax and estate planning experience with investment, insurance, retirement planning, etc. to form a unique service for clients who need help in the financial planning area.

CA Insurance License#:0E03080
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