Our People - Our Best Asset

Since 1970 when Maxson & Associates began, an emphasis has been placed on having an experienced, qualified staff.

We stress excellence and service in every area of our firm. After all, our clients aren't trusting their financial health and businesses to a corporation; they're trusting them to people.

Perry Maxson
Founder - Retired

Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting.
Experience: Eighteen (18) years in management of multiple retail stores - served many years as President of Western Division, Opened Public Accounting office in 1970, Past President of Downtown Long Beach Business Association, Past President of Downtown Long Beach Lions Club, Staff Commodore Long Beach Yacht Club.

Larry Maxson
CPA - Managing Officer/Director

Emphasis: Business and non-profit organization advisory services, taxation, financial planning.
Education: B.S. in Business Administration-Accounting from CSULB, Certification in Advanced Personal Financial Planning from CSCPA, public accounting over 35 years.
Memberships: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Calif Society of CPAs .

Christopher Bacon
CPA - Trusts & Estates Specialist

Emphasis: Individual and Estate tax compliance and planning, business accounting and financial services.
Education: B.S. in Business Administration - Accounting, Masters in Taxation, Certification in Estate Planning from CSCPA, Public accounting over 30 years. Former Controller for major concrete construction company.

Joseph A. Gustaff CPA/PFS, CFPTM

 Emphasis: Personal financial planning services, Small business & non-profit advisory, Experienced tax preparer & consultant, Financial statement audits & attestation, Quickbooks™ Professional Advisor
Education: MBA University of Massachusetts, PFP University of California Irvine
Member: AICPA & CSCPA

Deanna Duron Gonsalves CPA–QuickBooks Specialist

Emphasis: Small business and nonprofit advisory, tax preparation and consultant, financial statement compilation and review, Quickbooks™ Pro Advisor
Education: BS San Diego State University
Member: American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Calif Society of CPAs

Jacque Jones
Administrative Coordinator
Payroll Specialist

Colleen Araujo
Client Relations - Orange office

Linda Golson Client Services Certified QuickBooks Advisor

Peggy Schwartzenberger
Client Relations - Long Beach office

Summer Etherton
M.S. Ed. - Marketing Director