Our Team
Hallie R. Cohen, CPA, MST
Hallie Cohen is a highly skilled tax accountant with a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license in the states of New York and Arizona. With a strong educational background, Hallie holds an accounting degree and a Master's in the Science of Taxation from the University of Miami.With a deep understanding of tax regulations and a proficiency in utilizing tools like Excel and automation, Hallie is dedicated to providing efficient and accurate tax solutions for clients.
Having gained valuable experience in the industry, Hallie spent 4 years at PricewaterHouseCoopers, one of the Big 4 accounting firms, in New York City. Following that, Hallie worked for 3 years in the tax department of Enstar Group Limited, a leading global insurance group and and public company. Currently, Hallie is a partner at Cohen, Stephens, and Associates, specializing in individual and small business taxes.
Ryan A. Stephens, CPA
Ryan Stephens is a Partner for Cohen, Stephens and Associates, where he leads the Real Estate Practice and serves as a member of the Tax Department. Ryan has spent most of his accounting career focusing on real estate transactions and partnership taxation. He consults with clients on complex transactions including multi-asset exchanges, mergers, consolidations, buy-outs, cost segregation studies, and transaction formation. His client base includes real estate developers, property owners and property managers operating both multi-family and commercial. Ryan has a depth of knowledge and experience with international issues related to inbound and outbound real estate transactions. Ryan has worked in public accounting since 2013, and he is a Certified Public Accountant licensed to practice in Arizona.
James V. Fischetti, CPA
Following 22 years of being a partner at former organization, Cohen, Rife and Jutzi PC, Jim is now a Senior Principal at Cohen Stephens and Associates . Jim’s family moved to Phoenix in 1978. He graduated from Brophy High School in 1980 and received a BS in Accounting from Loyola Marymount University in 1984. Jim received an MBA from Arizona State University in 1999. Prior to joining the practice Jim served in both private industry and public accounting. He worked for the international accounting firms of Deloitte & Touche and Ernst & Young for approximately ten years. In addition he served as a Regional Tax Director at First Interstate Bank (Wells Fargo) for five years. Jim also had an opportunity to manage his own accounting firm just before joining our practice.
Richard J. Jutzi, CPA
Following 34 years of being a partner at former organization, Cohen, Rife and Jutzi PC, Richard is now a Senior Principal at Cohen Stephens and Associates. Richard’s parents moved to Phoenix in 1961 and his father Nelson S. Jutzi was a partner in Cohen, Rife & Jutzi, P.C. Richard graduated from Central High School in 1980 and received a BS in Accounting from Arizona State University in 1984. Prior to joining the practice Richard worked for the international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche for three years.Richard serves as a Trustee and Secretary of the Arizona Perinatal Trust and is a Board Member of Life Bridge Community Alliance. He is past member of the Hon Kachina Council.