Coleman Cook, CFP, EA, MBA

Coleman Cook, CFP, EA, MBAColeman is the founder and CEO of Silverberg & Cook, Inc. He has over 22 years of business management experience that includes an extensive background in the hospitality industry. After completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management from University of Nevada Las Vegas, he spent the next 18 years managing various hotels and restaurants in Southern California. He left the restaurant industry after spending 10 years as a Managing Partner at Brinker International.

Coleman entered the tax and financial planning field in 2002 after completing his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. He worked with a prominent CPA firm in Huntington Beach for two years before founding Silverberg & Cook, Inc. in 2005. Coleman has been in practice as a tax advisor and financial planner for over 12 years.

Coleman has achieved the level of Fellow through the National Tax Practice Institute for taxpayer representation. Affiliations include the California Society of CPAs, the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and National Association of Tax Professionals.

Coleman was born in San Francisco and now lives in Orange County with his wife and daughter. He enjoys gardening, reading, and bicycling.

Qualifications:

  • Enrolled Agent, Department of the Treasury
  • Certified Financial PlannerTM
  • Bachelor of Science, Hotel Administration – University of Las Vegas, Nevada
  • Master of Business Administration – Pepperdine University
  • Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) Series 7 and 66 license holder
  • Quickbooks Online Proadvisor