◈ Homepage — http://www.brooker-cpa.com/Skip to Main Content John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 CPA Services Wealth Management Professional Benefit Plans Team Contact Us Trusted Advisors Together For You Web Disclaimer Policy Information provided on this web site “Site” by John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs is intended for reference only.  The information contained herein is designed solely to provide guidance to the user, and is not intended to be a substitute for the user seeking personalized professional advice based on specific factual situations. This Site may contain references to certain laws and regulations which may change over time and should be interpreted only in light of particular circumstances.  As such, information on this Site does NOT constitute professional accounting, tax, investment or legal advice and should not be interpreted as such.   Although John W. 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CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements About John W. Brooker and Co., Asset Management has been an independent registered investment advisor since 1983.  We have practiced at the fiduciary level as fee-only advisors from the beginning. As fee-only advisors, our interests are directly aligned with our clients’ interests, focused entirely on their goals.  We have the experience, expertise and resources to guide our clients through the many difficult decisions they may face.   Being independent means that we are not tied to any investment firm, giving us the freedom to choose from best-in-class investments when creating portfolios.  Being independent means we are free to work with whomever we choose whenever we want.  We are always able to do what is right for our clients and are not burdened by unrelated goals or targets of some large firm.  In short, our goals are our clients’ goals.   We only charge fees on the assets that we manage.  We do not receive commissions or performance fees.  Our judgement is not clouded by peripheral compensation.  The better our clients do, the better we do.   As fiduciaries we are obligated to always do what is in our clients' best interest.  We have completely aligned our compensation and firm structure to ensure that we put our clients’ goals first. Wealth Management COMPREHENSIVE WEALTH MANAGEMENT Comprehensive wealth management starts with having a conversation to learn about what is most important to our clients and the goals they hope to achieve.  Once we know what matters to our clients, we create a long-term financial plan based on their goals, assets, liabilities and risk tolerance.  Whether the goal is retirement planning, passing on wealth to future generations or any other objective, we will create a roadmap to get them there. Plans are updated as often as needed given changes in our clients’ circumstances.  Some of the topics discussed include: I.     WEALTH CREATION AND GROWTH ​ Establish and prioritize long-term goals and objectives Define and establish risk tolerance parameters for investing Develop an asset allocation strategy consistent with risk tolerance Measure asset diversification Manage tax efficiency of investments ​ ​ II.    RETIREMENT PLANNING ​ Taking into account client goals, assets, capacity to save, and risk tolerance, we will create a plan to help create an income in retirement that clients will not outlive. ​ ​ III.   TAX EFFICIENT WEALTH DISTRIBUTION ​ Educational funding Transfer of wealth to family members Charitable giving ​ ​ IV.   ESTATE PLANNING ​ Controlling the distribution of wealth Reducing the impact of estate taxes Tax efficient charitable giving ​ ​ V.    WEALTH PRESERVATION ​ Establish a comprehensive tax planning strategy Risk management- review adequacy and cost effectiveness of personal insurance (life, disability and long-term care) Investment Management INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT We create globally diversified, balanced portfolios for our clients consistent with their risk tolerance to help them accomplish their long term goals.  When constructing portfolios, risk management is of primary importance.  We focus on long-term trends, valuations and fundamentals but also pay attention to the short-term market movements when putting money to work.  Markets change; we continually monitor the capital markets and our client portfolios to ensure that asset allocation is optimal.  Our goal is to deliver superior risk-adjust returns, net of fees. ​ Our investment philosophy is rooted in time tested, proven principals. I.     DIVERSIFICATION – the primary determinant of risk and return ​​ II.    RISK MANAGEMENT – the amount of risk taken is of primary importance to any investment plan   III.   REBALANCING – over time, market movements alter portfolio allocations; rebalancing is essential to                       maintain target allocations ​​ IV.   AVOID MARKET TIMING – avoid chasing market highs and selling at market lows ​​ V.   REASONABLE FEES – high fees are an impediment to positive returns and long term results ​​ VI.    TAX EFFICIENCY – after-tax returns are what matter – asset location can add value ​ ​ ​​ ​ Other services ​ Outside Investments – Review and allocate your outside employer-sponsored retirement plans (401k, etc.). TEAM Team Brochures and Statements Brochures and Statements Privacy Statement Client Relationship Summary ADV Part 2A & 2B Brooker Wealth Management, is licensed and regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.  This web site is in no way a solicitation or offer of investment advisory services except, where applicable, in states where we are registered or where an exemption or exclusion from such registration exists.  This web site is only for the purpose of giving general information and is not intended to offer personal financial advice. The data and information contained herein is accurate insofar as we are aware; however, we do not warrant it or any other material, nor do we state or declare the performance of any fund, security or other investment, whether or not recommended herein, nor do we state nor intend to state that any such will perform in any particular manner nor that the historical pattern of same will necessarily continue in the future. Wherein we have mentioned or suggested outside companies, agencies, or individuals, whether in written form or as web sites, we do not warrant their validity. ​ bottom of page --> Contact Us | johnwbrookerandco top of page John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Contact Us Contact Us John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs 7677 Oakport St., Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94621 ​ Phone (510) 638-1815 Fax (510) 635-6165 Professional Benefit Plans, Inc 7677 Oakport St., Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94621 ​ Phone  (510) 632-0238 Fax (510) 636-2470 Directions Email Us John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs Wealth Management 7677 Oakport St., Suite 300 Oakland, CA 94621 ​ Phone (510) 638-1815 Fax (510) 746-5919 Email Us Email Us bottom of page --> CPA Services | johnwbrookerandco top of page John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. About Us Services Annual Practice Analysis Meet Our Team About Us Financial success is best achieved when the financial advisors know your business, your goals, and you personally.  Planning with a team is much more coordinated than planning by a list of contacts.   For 42 years, John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs has been providing integrated services to medical and dental professionals, as well as other service professionals.  We like to say we are a one-stop shopping for financial statements, tax planning, business consulting, financial planning, wealth management, and pension design and administration.  Our clients love the efficiency and personal attention that comes from having their advisors knowledgeable about their profession and financial goals. ​ ​ Accounting Our financial statements are customized for dental and medical professionals.  Solid accounting is essential for sound business decisions, internal control, cash-flow management, obtaining loans, and accurate tax planning. Tax Nobody likes a tax surprise in April.  Because our services are so integrated we are able to plan at most every meeting.  We have a rigorous review process for each tax return.  You can be assured of the highest quality representation in the remote chance of an audit. Consulting Like tax planning, consulting is an on-going process.  Your needs change over time.  We prepare business valuations for the purchase and sale of dental practices and can compare the performance of your practice with our annual study of the practices in our client base. Services Annual Practice Analysis Annual Practice Analysis APA General Dentist 2018 APA Orthodontist 2019 APA Pediatric Dentist 2018 Note: If you have difficulty opening a PDF file, you may need to download and install the latest version of Adobe Reader.   Click here to be directed to the download page of the Adobe website . bottom of page --> Team | johnwbrookerandco top of page John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Larry Jakubowitz, CPA Partners Larry Jakubowitz, CPA Crystal Keene, CPA Larry Jakubowitz is a Certified Public Accountant, President and Managing Partner of John W. Brooker & Company, CPAs. He received a BS in Business Administration from Wayne State University with an emphasis in Accounting.  Later he received a Master of Science Degree in Taxation from Golden Gate University.  During his professional career, Larry has worked with local and regional C.P.A. firms.  Also, he is a member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and The California Society of Certified Public Accountants.   Since joining John W. Brooker & Company in 1989, Larry has been advising dental practitioners on various aspects of managing their practices.  In addition to tax planning, he advises them on personnel issues and controlling overhead costs.  Larry has worked with clients over the past 25 years on practice purchases, sales and transitions.    Larry has spoken to various dental groups, including The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, UCSF Pediatric residents, UCSF Orthodontic residents, VA residents as well as local dental study groups.  He has also co-authored publications, i.e., Tax Planning Techniques and Opportunities for Dentists and Tax Ramification of Selling a Dental Practice.  Outside the office, Larry enjoys spending time with his family, following the local sports teams (and the Detroit teams when the locals are not competing), golf and enjoying California wines. Larry Jakubowitz, CPA Partner [email protected] (510) 638-1815 ext: 200 bottom of page --> John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs top of page John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Trusted Advisors Together For You Web Disclaimer Policy Information provided on this web site “Site” by John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs is intended for reference only.  The information contained herein is designed solely to provide guidance to the user, and is not intended to be a substitute for the user seeking personalized professional advice based on specific factual situations. This Site may contain references to certain laws and regulations which may change over time and should be interpreted only in light of particular circumstances.  As such, information on this Site does NOT constitute professional accounting, tax, investment or legal advice and should not be interpreted as such.   Although John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate, John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs, and its shareholders, managers and staff, make no warranties, expressed or implied, on the information provided on this Site, or about any other website which you may access through this Site.   The user accepts the information as is and assumes all responsibility for the use of such information. John W. Brooker & Co., CPAs also does not warrant that this Site, various services provided through this Site, and any information, software or other material downloaded from this Site, will be uninterrupted, error-free, omission-free or free of viruses or other harmful components. bottom of page --> Professional Benefit Plans | johnwbrookerandco top of page John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. About Services Team About PROFESSIONAL BENEFIT PLANS, INC. Professional Benefit Plans, Inc. is a total service retirement consulting firm. We can do it all, from the early phases of design and installation to the ongoing process of administration and consulting. We want you to feel confident that you have the best retirement program. Service is not just important to us. It's everything! We make it a priority to find ways we can make our clients happy. We do this by finding out your needs, then going to work to fill them.  Every company is unique with special needs and particular challenges. Professional Benefit Plans, Inc. will work with you to ensure that your retirement program is tailored to meet your unique requirements.    TEAM Services Team SERVICES We provide a Comprehensive administrative service that consists of six components:   Installation Determine type and design plan    Plan Administration Collect employee and trust data Compute individual benefit amounts Allocate contributions, forfeitures and investment earnings Maintain individual and overall account records Coordinate plan operations with other professional advisors Plan termination processing   Government Reports Preparation of required governmental forms, including: Annual Return (Form 5500 Series) Summary Annual Report (SAR) Actuarial Certification (Schedule B) Insurance Information (Schedule A)   Continuing Communications Preparation of annual benefit statements and reports Plan presentation to staff participants   Benefit Payment & Distribution Planning Compute termination benefits and calculate tax breakdowns Furnish joint survivor information and alternative payment forms   Management & Fiduciary Information Determination of allowable contribution ranges Consultation with trustees, committees or executives Notification of changes in governmental policies or regulations Information on current trends and developments TEAM Grant Itokazu Partner [email protected] (510) 632-0238  ext: 207 John Gaerlan Plan Consultant [email protected] (510) 632-0238 ext: 205 Batt Sartmool [email protected] (510) 632-0238 ext: 222 Eny Darsono [email protected] (510) 632-0238 ext: 241 Mary Vila [email protected] (510) 632-0238 ext: 250 Tatin Mouzoun [email protected] (510) 632-0238 ext: 221 bottom of page --> COVID-19 | johnwbrookerandco top of page John W. Brooker & Co. CPAs PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION Home COVID-19 PPP Loan PPP Loan Forgiveness DFEH COVID-19 EDD - PUA (self-employed) CARES - PUA FFCRA FFCRA Exemptions - Healthcare Providers CPA Services About Services Annual Practice Analysis Wealth Management About Wealth Management Investment Management Team Brochures and Statements Professional Benefit Plans About Services Team Team Contact Us More... Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Our communications are intended to provide general information on legislative COVID-19 relief measures as of the date of this communication and may reference information from reputable sources. Although our firm has made every reasonable effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate, we make no warranties, expressed or implied, on the information provided. As legislative efforts are still ongoing, we expect that there may be additional guidance and clarification from regulators that may modify some of the provisions in this communication. Some of those modifications may be significant. As such, be aware that this is not a comprehensive analysis of the subject matter covered and is not intended to provide specific recommendations to you or your business with respect to the matters addressed. bottom of page