ABOUT US
Kent Frye
Enrolled Agent (EA)
Kent Frye–Kent Freiburghouse if you prefer the full name–is the President of Pronto Income Tax of California, Inc.
Kent Frye has 50 years experience preparing income tax returns and is licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS as an Enrolled Agent (E.A.).
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In recent years, Kent has become an author of tax education materials, sharing his knowledge with other tax pros at ourrenewctec.com website for certified continuing education credits.
Kent works mainly out of our Carson office. Kent works almost every day of tax season and year-round so just call the Carson office if you want to reach him.
Kent’s passion for client service sets the example for our entire team and he is frequently voted “Best Boss Ever” by our Pronto Tax Team.
(310) 549-5692
Casimiro 'Jesse' Peña
Casimiro Peña, or “Jesse” as clients often call him, has been working for Pronto Income Tax since 1996.
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Jesse has been a business owner and entrepreneur since an early age, having started and sold multiple businesses over the course of his career. Jesse works extensively with small business owner clients who value his advice because he has been there before and he knows what he is talking about when it comes to small business tax strategies.
Jesse works mainly out of our Monrovia office but also assists in the East LA location.
Jesse is also a licensed Notary Public.
(626) 358-5213
Cynthia Fuentes
Enrolled Agent
Cynthia was a Founding Member of our West LA office location way back in 2011. In 2016 she received a major promotion to take over operational leadership of the office. She’s also a top performer in working with business clients.
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Cynthia has wonderful people skills, she is very diligent in her work, and she is dedicated to providing Pronto clients with extraordinary service with a personalized approach.
If you’d like to schedule a meeting with Cynthia, click here to find a time on her calendar.
Andy Frye
Enrolled Agent (EA)
Andy Frye–Andrew Freiburghouse if you prefer the full name–has worked for Pronto Income Tax since he was about 5 years old when he began stuffing envelopes for his father Kent Frye, the majority owner of Pronto Income Tax of California, Inc. Andy’s grandfather Wayne was the founder of Pronto Income Tax.
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Known for his passion for serving clients and his halfway decent Gringo Spanish, Andy has been a driving force within our company to make sure that we always keep pushing ourselves to improve.
In January of 2011, Andy set out on a new adventure leading the brand new West Los Angeles office of Pronto Income Tax, our first new location in more than 20 years.
Meanwhile, Andy and a few key teammates at Pronto created our Pronto Tax School education division with the goal of providing tax education to the masses and creating new jobs and business opportunities nationwide.
Always hungry for a new challenge, Andy does minimal tax preparation work these days and focuses mainly on educating and empowering tax professionals via Pronto Tax School.
When needed, Andy also helps clients with more advanced tax consulting, tax planning, and tax problem resolution services.
Andy is licensed to represent taxpayers before the IRS as an Enrolled Agent.
Andy has personally prepared more than 10,000 tax returns and trained thousands of other tax professionals nationwide.
Andy is a cum laude graduate of Santa Clara University and a graduate of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program.
In addition to his work at Pronto, Andy has published hundreds of articles about financial and business topics.
Sonia Lugo
Sonia is one of our best tax professionals working out of our Carson office location.
Email: sonia@pronto4tax.com
Ingrid Ceballos
Senior Tax Preparer
Ingrid Drury is a dedicated tax consultant located at our West LA office. She embarked on her journey with Pronto Income Tax in 2016, initially joining as an office administrator. Fueled by her passion for the intricacies of tax matters, along with her quick learning abilities and ambitious drive, Ingrid accomplished the remarkable feat of becoming a licensed Tax Preparer within just one year.
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She takes great pride in delivering comprehensive and precise tax consultancyservices, ensuring that our clients receive the utmost expertise and support. Ingrid’s professional trajectory at Pronto Income Tax has been marked by continual growth and an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Beyond meeting expectations in leadership and customer service, she consistently strives for excellence, going above and beyond to ensure clients receive the services they deserve based on their unique needs. Currently working towards her Enrolled Agent license, Ingrid seeks to expand her knowledge in both business and personal taxes.
If you wish to schedule a meeting with Ingrid, click here to find a suitable time on her calendar.
Yuridia ("Yuri") Jimenez
Tax Consultant and Notary Public (Carson Office)
Yuri Jimenez is fast becoming a seasoned tax consultant and is a star performer among the “New Generation” at Pronto. She is knowledgeable, professional, efficient, and caring. If you are looking to connect with a tax expert who truly cares about you and your family, contact Yuri today.
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If you are looking to work with an expert that cares about you and your family, and is excited to work with you, please schedule an appointment with Yuri.
Email: yuri@pronto4tax.com
Joe Earnest
Joe is one of the best and most efficient tax preparers that this world has ever
seen.
Email: joe@pronto4tax.com
Yanet Cesareo
Tax Preparer / Office Administrator
Yanet joined the West LA team as a part time employee since 2017 as our office administrator. She has excellent customer service skills and it wasn’t long before we realized that we needed her to help us run the office year-round. As of 2018 she is a full-time employee, a licensed tax preparer and a notary public.
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Lilia Peña
Lilia Peña joined the staff of Pronto Income Tax in 2009 and made an immediate positive impact and has continued on the upswing ever since.
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A citizen of both the United States and Mexico, Lilia has added a lot to our East L.A. office, teaming up with Miguel Perez to offer Spanish-speaking clients great service at a great price.
Lilia’s professionalism is outstanding and we are excited to see her growth as a tax preparer.
Lily has learned from the best and looks forward to continuing her path of getting better every year and building excellent long-term relationships with clients.
We are continuing to expect great things from the East L.A. office with Lilia as part of the team.
(323) 262-2361
Mariela Ramos
Mariela is an experienced and extremely sharp tax professional working out of our Monrovia office location. Email Address: mar@pronto4tax.com
Nancy Gonzalez
Nancy is the newest addition to the formidable Monrovia Team. Always an adept problem-solver, Nancy is known within the office as a great teammate who does a lot of the behind the scenes work that creates a smooth experience for our valued clients.
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As she continues to work in Monrovia with the veterans of the tax business such as Jesse, Bertha, and Cindy Lockie, you can bet your bottom dollar that Nancy will continue to grow her skills and knowledge. Best of all, Nancy is committed to using her skills and knowledge for the benefit of Pronto Clients.
We are very lucky to have Nancy as part of our 2016 Pronto Tax Team!
(626) 358-5213
Karen Gonzalez
As our fearless and amazingly patient graphic designer, Karen has been an instrumental part of bringing Pronto’s image into the modern era.
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In addition to her graphic design skills, she’s also a wizard with translating our tax school training materials into Spanish.
Karen has been a key team member for numerous years now and is someone that we always count on to come through in the clutch.
Bertha Rojas
Senior Tax Preparer
Bertha Rojas began her journey with Pronto in June of 1990, starting as an administrative assistant. Her dedication and commitment led her to become a notary public in 1991, followed closely by obtaining a license as a tax preparer in the same year. Since then, Bertha has expertly prepared countless individual and business tax returns, showcasing her proficiency in tax matters.
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Working closely with Kent, Bertha served as the right-hand person in the formerly-owned Bell Gardens office for many years (contributing significantly to its success), then continued her career assisting in the Carson and Monrovia offices. Her expertise extends beyond tax preparation, as she also possesses valuable experience in bookkeeping.
Bertha is an integral part of the Pronto family, having witnessed its evolution over the years. She has seen the Freiburghouse children grow, further cementing her bond with Pronto and its community.
We are excited to welcome Bertha to the West LA office and look forward to her continued contributions and success in this new chapter of her journey with us.
Cathy Storms
Office Administrator
Cathy Storms, a seasoned professional with a degree in Communication, boasts over two decades of valuable experience in Customer Service. She is a new addition to the West LA office and has become an indispensable part of our work family, expressing genuine happiness and gratitude for the blessings received.
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Cathy’s passion lies in positively impacting people’s lives by offering assistance and making their experiences more manageable. Her enthusiasm for helping others is evident in her daily interactions.
As she continues her journey with our West LA office, Cathy harbors dreams and a strong desire to grow professionally. Among her ambitious goals is the aspiration to become a licensed tax preparer, a testament to her dedication to ongoing development and contribution to the team. With a blend of expertise, gratitude, and commitment to personal and professional growth, Cathy is a valued West LA office community member.
Sarah Lugo
Tax Consultant and Notary Public (Carson Office)
Sarah is the daughter of Sonia Lugo, she has been a tax accountant for the last three years, she is also a student concentrating on obtaining her master in Business administration. Sarah has a great personality. She is also bilingual (english/spanish) speaking and writing. do not hesitate to call or email Sarah to make an appointment today!
Email: sarah@pronto4tax.com
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