Meet the team of accounting experts at Berg Advisors

Getting to Know the Faces Behind Berg Advisors

While our accounting expertise, rigorous financial advisory, and dedication to tax strategy are key to helping your small business or individual wealth management thrive, we know that successful client relationships are built on more than just numbers. At Berg Advisors, we believe that trust, collaboration, and a little bit of personality go a long way in delivering the best financial solutions.

This section is dedicated to peeling back the professional veneer and introducing you to the people who make up our firm, not just as expert CPAs and consultants, but as individuals. You’ll discover the passions, hobbies, and fun facts that make our advisory team unique, giving you a personal glimpse into the minds dedicated to your financial success and offering reliable accounting services.

Andrew C. Berg, CPA - Managing Partner

Andrew C. Berg, CPA

Managing Partner

Hidden Talent – Self Appointed Tech Guru

Guilty Pleasure – Anything Science Fiction

Favorite Foods – Chick-Fil-A & Sushi

Sports Teams – Philly Sports Teams 4 for 4

Got to hobby – Biking and walks with my dogs

Favorite Movies – Star Wars, Avengers Endgame, Shawshank Redemption

Your Strategic Partner in Business Success

Good to meet you, I’m Andrew Berg. At Berg Advisors, we’re breaking the mold of the typical CPA firm. With over 30 years of experience, my focus is being your strategic advisor and support mechanism at every stage of your business journey. We’re a deeply relationship-driven team, dedicated to being proactive communicators and thinkers. Our services are flexible, offering everything from bookkeeping and tax preparation to high-level advisory and outsourced CFO support.

What sets us apart is our specialization in the e-commerce community. We’re one of the few full-service U.S. firms helping product-based businesses master accrual accounting, inventory, and complex sales tax regulations (economic nexus). We believe in a mutual success plan, ensuring you’re educated and supported 24/7 with the latest technology, giving you reliable data and expert guidance when you need it most.

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Andrew Berg, CPA | Member AICPA, PASBA and PICPA

Megan M. Murray

Partner, Wife, Mom of 3

Hidden talent – Interior Decorating

Guilty pleasure – Working out, Cooking

Favorite food – Pizza

Sports/teams – Watching my kids play Lacrosse, Philadelphia Eagles & Philadelphia Phillies

Go-to hobby – Shopping

Favorite movies – A star is born, (Lady Gaga) – Walk the Line ( Reese Witherspoon) The Departed( Matt Damon)

    Joshua Beaugrand, CPA - Partner

    Joshua Beaugrand, CPA

    Partner

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    Lindsey Coburn, CPA

    Director of Client Services

    Hidden Talent – Coordinating Schedules

    Guilty Pleasure – Bad Reality TV and Fancy Soda Drinks

    Favorite Foods – Mexican/Tex-Mex

    Sports Teams – MN Vikings and any team my son is on

    Go to hobby – Playing cards

    Favorite Movies – Empire Records and Primal Fear

    Veil Velarde, CPA

    Director of Outsourced Accounting

    Hidden Talent – Cooking

    Guilty Pleasure – Grocery Shopping and binge watching police/medical tv series

    Favorite Foods – Hotpot, Sashimi, and Dumplings

    Sports Teams – I love playing badminton

    Go to hobby – Walking, Karaoke, and blasting Taylor Swift

    Favorite Movies – Push, Gone Girl, and All the Bright Places

    Michael Laudazio

    Director of Compliance/Tax

    Hidden Talent – Can Draw Pretty Well

    Guilty Pleasure – Singing in the car

    Favorite Foods – Chocolate Chip cookies

    Sports Teams – Any team my kid is playing on

    Go to hobby – Watching TV Shows/Movies

    Favorite Movies – The Godfather, Shutter Island, and The Dark Knight Rises

    Julia Lindner, EA - Senior Accountant

    Julia Lindner, EA

    Senior Accountant

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    Karl Louie Hipolito

    Senior Accountant

    Hidden Talent – King of Arcade Basketball ;

    Guilty Pleasure – Grinding on computer games and the gym;

    Favorite Foods – Broccoli with garlic (simple, clean, unbeatable);

    Sports Teams – NBA Warriors and Lakers. Or playing ping/pong or badminton

    Go to Hobby – Almost any sport, but not soccer;

    Favorite Movies – Three Idiots and PK or The RedeemTeam

    Jennifer A. Thew

    Outsource Accounting Specialist

    Hidden Talent – I Give Good Massages

    Guilty Pleasure – Relaxing Poolside or at the Beach

    Favorite Foods – Popcorn

    Sports Teams – All Philadelphia Sport teams

    Go to hobby – Collecting Sports Memoribilia

    Favorite Movies – The Godfather, Major League, and Dazed & Confused

    Vanessa Dingal

    Senior Accountant

    Hidden Talent – Singing

    Guilty Pleasure – Road trips with good music

    Favorite Foods – Burger/Steak

    Sports Teams – Messi’s Team (soccer)

    Go to hobby – Reading

    Favorite Movies – The Vow, Perk or Being a Wallflower, Harry Potter, and Interstellar

    Maridele Dela Cruz, CPA

    Senior Accountant

    Hidden Talent – Playing Guitar

    Guilty Pleasure – Online Shopping

    Favorite Foods – Salad

    Sports Teams – Badminton (no team)

    Go to hobby – Watching TV Shows, Working Out

    Favorite Movies – Me Before You, Taken, Spirited Away

    Gaeb Gonzales

    Senior Accountant

    Hidden Talent – Graphic Design ;

    Guilty Pleasure – Traveling

    Favorite Foods – Chicken Wings

    Sports Teams – Badminton and pickelball

    Go to hobby – Playing Pokemon Games

    Favorite Movies – About Time and Dead Poets Society

    Leinell Sta. Mara

    Senior Accountant

    Hidden Talent – Playing Piano and Drums

    Guilty Pleasure – Browsing Social Media and walking

    Favorite Foods – Anything with coconut milk

    Sports Teams – Lawn Tennis and Badminton

    Go to hobby – Nature Road Trips and running

    Favorite Movies – Three Idiots

    Nathaniel Banag

    Administrator/Bookkeeper

    Hidden Talent – Baking and cooking

    Guilty Pleasure – Overindulging in sweets, especially creme brulee

    Favorite Foods – All meat pizza and a perfectly char-grilled stead

    Sports Teams – NBA LA Lakers

    Go to hobby – Exploring the outdoors and nature trips

    Favorite Movies – Enemy at the Gates, Fury, The Pursuit of Happiness

    Beyond the Ledger: Your Partner in Financial Planning and Personal Success

    We think you’ll find that the same detail-oriented approach we bring to bookkeeping, accounting, tax, and complex business consulting is often reflected in our personal lives, whether it’s meticulously planning a weekend trip, tending to a challenging garden, or perfecting a family recipe. Our commitment to high-quality client service and financial planning is steadfast, but our team also knows the importance of work-life balance and a good laugh. So, take a moment to explore the profiles below and see what makes the Berg Advisors team tick both inside and outside the office. We look forward to connecting with you and becoming your trusted partner for all your firm accounting and strategic planning needs!