Meet Our Founder
JP Geisbauer
With a strategic eye fine-tuned over 25 years in the financial industry, JP Geisbauer is not just an advisor; he is a dual-certified powerhouse – both a CPA and CFP® professional – who guides his clients as they prepare for retirement. As founder of Centerpoint Financial Management, JP synthesizes his depth of knowledge with a personalized approach, charting a plan to help you realize your financial aspirations.
Emerging from the esteemed ranks of PwC, JP honed his acumen at local CPA firms, cultivating specialized strategies for small business owners and their owners. His insight is particularly profound given his 11- year tenure as a CFO for an ultra-high-net-worth family office, mastering the intricacies of wealth preservation and legacy planning.
Residing in beautiful Irvine, California, JP is more than a seasoned financial professional but also a lifelong learner, world traveler, and podcast enthusiast with a sharp sense of humor. For successful business owners and executives nearing retirement, JP is the financial architect you need – a visionary who constructs plans to create peace of mind.
EDUCATION
BA Business economics, minor history, UCSB
MS Taxation, CSUF
HIGHLIGHTS
CPA, CFP®, CEPA, NAPFA
ARTICLE CONTRIBUTIONS
8 Tips to make tax filing easier this year Forbes
8 Foolish Things People Do With Their Retirement Accounts After Retiring GoBankingRates
Private banking: What is it and how it works CNN
What is the Social Security tax limit US News & World Report
How charitable donations really affect your tax return, according to tax experts - Yahoo Finance
Gen Z is obsessed with being rich Newsweek
How Social Security fits into your 2024 financial framework Yahoo Finance
Borrowing from your 401(k) can help you buy a home; here are the rules and risks making this move Morningstar
Why now is a good time to ask for a pay-raise CBS News
Florida Retirees vs. California Retirees: Who will save more money Nasdaq
What to know before using a 401(k) loan for a down payment Nerdwallet
Why are people buying vacation homes before they’ve even bought a first home CNN Business
How to get money overseas (without getting burned by fees) CNN Business
Bank alerts you should use to safeguard your bank account US News & World Report
More people are avoiding cash. That may not be a good thing CNN Business