Tax Planning & Preparation
Our Certified Public Accountants Provide Clients with Tax and Strategic Expertise
Business Accounting
We Build Relationships That Last
Wealth Management
We Change Lives and Inspire “True Wealth” One Person, One Family, One Business at a Time
Tax, Accounting and Financial Services
Gerry Andrade & Associates, Inc. CPA is uniquely qualified to assist you, your family, and your business with tax preparation, estate planning and business consulting services for privately held businesses, strategic planning, as well as investment and retirement planning.
*Investment and financial planning services are offered by Gerry Andrade through his affiliation with Avantax Wealth Management.
Helpful Content
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Debt-to-Income Ratio Calculator
Calculate your debt-to-income ratio to understand how lenders may view your financial health.
The Power of Interest - How Long Will it take My Money to Do
Use the Rule of 72 to estimate how long it takes your money to double at a given rate.
Rebalancing Your Portfolio
Over time, different investments' performances can shift a portfolio’s intent and risk profile. Rebalancing may be critical.
What If You Get Audited?
The chances of an IRS audit aren't that high. And being audited does not necessarily imply that the IRS suspects wrongdoing.
Do Our Biases Affect Our Financial Choices?
Even the most seasoned investors have biases affecting their financial choices.
How to Appeal Your Property Taxes
For homeowners who think their property taxes are too high, there are ways to appeal.
What Do Your Taxes Pay For?
Here's a breakdown of how the federal government spends your tax money.
Mutual Funds vs. ETFs
Exchange-traded funds have some things in common with mutual funds, but there are differences, too.
View all articles 
What Is the Dividend Yield?
Calculate the dividend yield of a holding and see what that means for income over time.
Student Loan Payoff Calculator: Extra Payments Can Save You
See how extra payments toward your student loans could shorten your payoff timeline.
How Compound Interest Works
Explore how compound interest can grow your money over time with this interactive tool.
Wedding Budget Calculator
Estimate total wedding costs and see how different choices affect your overall budget.
Student Loan Refinance Calculator
Compare your current student loan terms to a potential refinance to see if it makes sense.
Debt vs. Investment
Weigh the potential outcomes of paying off debt versus directing those dollars elsewhere.
View all calculators
The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Investments
You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.
Global and International Funds
Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?
What Can a Million Dollars Buy You?
$1 million in a diversified portfolio could help finance part of your retirement.
The Facts About Income Tax
Millions faithfully file their 1040 forms each April. But some things about federal income taxes may surprise you.
Bursting the Bubble
Tulips were the first, but they won’t be the last. What forms a “bubble” and what causes them to burst?