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MEET OUR PARTNER

Meet CLA Tax Principal CLA Central Coast Principals, L to R: Gina
Cochetti, Sean Capistrano, Brie Kyler, Rob Lee,
Mike Briley, Mike Nolan, Kris Toscano, Amanda
Wallis, Scott Brubaker and Autumn Rossi
Gina Cochetti

From “Everything Ag” to Gina Cochetti
taxes, she is helping clients
navigate complexity
with confidence

BY ELIZABETH MCCABE, GREET WRITER

“I love what I do, and that what we are
doing here in our local community stays
in our local community,” shares Gina
Cochetti, a CPA and tax principal serving
Monterey County and beyond.
Gina is part of CLA
(CliftonLarsonAllen LLP), a firm
rooted in relationships, results, and a
strong local presence. CLA acquired
the longstanding local firm Hayashi
Wayland in November 2022, taking “The value we bring can save clients
on over 50 years of a local legacy tens—or even hundreds—or thousands
founded by Doug Hayashi and Warren of dollars,” says Gina. “The tax code is
Wayland, but this was far from a “We’ve been part of this community for incredibly complex, and it’s only getting
corporate takeover. It was more like decades, and we’re still here—still local. more complicated.” That’s why it’s so
a homecoming. “Our local CLA office important to have professionals on
is the same team we’ve worked with The connections remain the same.” your side.
for years,” Gina explains. “We’ve been
part of this community for decades, DEEP ROOTS, LOCAL IMPACT
and we’re still here—still local. The While CLA offers a national reach and
connections remain the same.” cutting-edge tools, its heart remains
So why CLA? “We knew this move in the local community. “CLA has a
would open up more opportunities From traditional tax services tax team, CLA takes a holistic Foundation that gives back,” Gina shares.
for our people and our clients,” says and assurance work to specialized approach to investment returns, “We get to make recommendations
Gina. “Our staff can now grow in ways departments, CLA provides tax impact, and estate planning. on local organizations to support with
we couldn’t provide before, and our solutions across the board. • Digital Transformation Services annual grants, and those dollars go right
clients have access to a whole new Some highlights include: – Experts evaluate everything back into Monterey County.”
world of resources.” • Client Accounting Services (CAS) from accounting workflows to Whether serving high-net-
– Get help from a full or part-time manufacturing processes to help worth individuals, business owners,
POWERFUL RESOURCES accounting team to keep everything businesses run more efficiently. agricultural clients, nonprofits, or
FOR CLIENTS running smoothly for your daily and • Forensic Accounting – CLA has government entities, Gina Cochetti and
In a world that’s becoming more monthly recurring accounting needs. the tools and experience to identify the team at CLA are committed to one
connected—and more complex— • Executive Search Services – CLA fraud or embezzlement and thing: delivering trusted guidance with a
CLA delivers resources that meet helps clients hire top accounting resolve financial discrepancies. local touch.
the moment. “Today’s clients often talent by leveraging their deep • Deal Services – Whether buying
need multi-state or international tax understanding of the industry. or selling a business, CLA offers For more information, visit
solutions,” Gina explains. “CLA gives us • Wealth Advisory Group – strategic support in due diligence, tax claconnect.com or call
the power to deliver that expertise.” Working seamlessly with the structuring, and maximizing value. 831-759-6300.

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