About Burnett & Associates
Since 2004, Burnett & Associates, Inc. has distinguished itself in the business community by teaching business owners how to properly use their companies for asset protection and tax reduction.
Our company specializes in the formation of Corporation’s, Limited Liability Companies, and Limited Partnerships in all 50 states, and around the world. We provide recordkeeping and compliance assistance for all Corporations and LLC’s, book keeping services, resident agent service, business credit building assistance, asset protection strategies, business and tax education, and so much more!
We have a profound desire to help you avoid the pit falls that come along with running and owning a business. Federal, state, county, city government regulations and rules can be conflicting and confusing. It can be hard to know what is expected of you. Our goal is to show every business owner what needs to be done and how to profit from this knowledge. There is a predictable and reliable outcome that comes education. The knowledge you will gain from working with Burnett & Associates, Inc. will forever change the way you do business.
The Burnett & Associates Team
Scott Burnett, Esq., President/CEO
Scott spent much of his early career as a trial attorney who collected millions of dollars in settlements for his clients. Many of his cases involved peeling back the protection of a business owner’s Corporation or LLC, and attacking the personal assets of the owners. He now champions the cause to protect business owners from frivolous litigation, and government over regulation. Scott is considered to be one of the nation’s leading legal authorities on asset protection and tax education for Corporations and LLC’s. He is the author of “How to Protect Your Assets”, and the producer of the Lawsuit, Audit Protection Service that provides compliance protection for Corporations and LLC’s. His ability to explain complicated material in an entertaining manner has made him a highly sought-after trainer and speaker throughout the country. Contact Scott
Jason Giesler, Vice President/Operations
Jason oversees operations at Burnett & Associates. Jason has been with Burnett & Associates since the beginning. After spending much of his early years running his own small business, Jason decided it was time to help other business owners avoid the same trials and tribulations that he faced as a business owner. Over the almost ten years Jason has been in this industry he has helped thousands of business owners traverse their way through asset protection and estate planning strategies. As someone who is truly hands on, Jason loves to get on conference calls and connect directly with Burnett & Associates clients he also works closely with our Business Consultants and Document Specialists. Contact Jason
Tom Murphy, Strategic Marketing
Starting his business career in real estate in Southern California, for more than four years Tom Murphy led and trained an office of 20 sales people to national recognition. Tom then moved his family to Arizona to pursue a dream of real estate development. In 1975 he and his top salesperson from California—Tom Hopkins— started a sales training company, ‘Tom Hopkins International’. Tom Hopkins was the speaker and trainer, and Tom Murphy ran the partnership, the marketing and writing. Over the next 20 years the Tom Hopkins organization grew to be one of the largest sales training companies in the world. Mr. Murphy and his team produced books, videos and audio programs starring Mr. Hopkins that helped millions of people achieve higher incomes worldwide. Mr. Murphy sold his interest in the company in 1996 to pursue business interests with his family. Today Tom pursues his passion for projects in which he can use his skills to help others do better in life. Contact Tom
Joulene Charboneau, Office Manager and Document and Reconstruction Specialist
Joulene manages and oversees Burnett & Associates extensive compliance department known as the Lawsuit Audit Protection Service or the LAPS program. Joulene has been working in the business industry for well over 10 years, and has extensive knowledge of business and asset protection strategies. A true asset to Burnett & Associates Joulene is considered an expert when it comes to document preparation as well as reconstruction. She teaches business owners how to avoid certain pitfalls and how to properly ensure that your business is separate from you and you are separate from it. Contact Joulene
Peter Thorburn, MBA, Senior Business Consultant
Peter is a Senior Business Consultant with Burnett & Associates, Inc. Peter brings an extensive background of both, educational and business experience to his consulting position with Burnett & Associates. Owning and operating his own small business, graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, and going on to obtain a Master’s of Business Administration degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, Peter has the real world and academic experience to assist our clients with all their business needs. Peter is sure to provide you with an arsenal of business structures and strategies to make sure your business is lawsuit and audit proof. Contact Peter
Krissten Sibley, Document Specialist
As a document specialist with Burnett & Associates, Krisstin is always helping clients navigate through corporate record keeping. As an excellent addition to the Burnett & Associates team, Krisstin has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Nevada, Reno and a master’s degree from the University of California, Sacramento and specializes in document preparation as well as document reconstruction. Krisstin brings both knowledge and experience to the Burnett & Associates team as she also owns and operates her own small business. Krisstin spent many years working her way through college doing paralegal work in a law firm and brings that expertise and knowledge to all of our clients when creating and reconstructing documents. Contact Krissten
Selina Sandoval, Finance
As the banking and financial expert with Burnett & Associates Selina brings expertise when it comes to business banking and relationship building. Selina has years of experience within the commercial banking industry. Selina works closely with business owners ensuring that their business banking needs are met. She is a great asset to the team here at Burnett & Associates as well as to our clients; she brings a one-of-a-kind knowledge-base that benefits all of us. Contact Selina
Burnett & Associates Affiliate Relationships
Kevin Day, Esq., President Day & Associates, Inc.
Kevin Day is considered to be one of the leading estate planning and international asset protection planning attorneys in the United States. He is President of the law firm of Day & Associates Incorporated in Solana Beach, California. Mr. Day’s Bachelor Degree is in Chinese Studies, and he holds both a Masters of Business Administration in International Management and Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. He was a university academic administrator for eight years, a law professor at the doctorate level and a law school Dean of Students, before going into private practice. In addition to his legal expertise, Kevin brings his extensive business knowledge as an MBA in International Business to his law practice. Mr. Day is a member of the California Bar Association, the Offshore Institute, the International Tax Planning Association and the American Bar Association’s sub-section on Asset Protection. Day & Associates, Inc.
Sandy Botkin, Esq., CPA, CEO Tax Reduction Institute
Sandy Botkin is an Attorney and Certified Public Accountant he is also the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Lecturer of the Tax Reduction Institute based in the Washington, DC area. Over the past ten years, Mr. Botkin has taught more than 50,000 taxpayers how to save over $300 million on their taxes. Prior to joining the Tax Reduction Institute, Sandy spent three years in the tax department of the international accounting firm, Touche Ross. He has extensive financial and legal experience, including five years as a legal specialist in the Office of Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service. Sandy has authored numerous technical articles for national publications, lectured to various professional and trade groups, and has served as an Adjunct Professor of accounting and law at the University of Maryland and Columbia Union College. He is also the author of the bestselling book “Lower Your Taxes Big Time”. Tax Reduction Institute
Michael Coulson, CPA, President Coulson & Associates, Ltd.
Michael Coulson founded Coulson & Associates in 1996. Michael provides his clients with full service accounting providing services in tax planning, tax preparation, accounting, bookkeeping, as well as business consulting. Michel helps his clients become more successful by teaching them how to become more profitable. With over forty years of experience in public accounting the staff at Coulson & Associates consists of Certified Public Accountants and highly trained bookkeepers. Michael as well as his staff maintains a high level of expertise in all areas of practice by participating in numerous hours of continuing professional education courses. Coulson & Associates, Ltd.
