Professional Bio:

Joe Lager is the Vice President of Onyx Bridge Tax Group. He began his career at mid-sized public accounting firms in the New York metropolitan area, gaining experience across a variety of accounting services including standard client services, tax, audit, and litigation support. Joe joined Onyx Bridge Tax Group in November 2013 as a Senior Tax Associate and has grown with the firm into his current leadership role.

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Joe earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from SUNY New Paltz, graduating cum laude. While at SUNY New Paltz, he was awarded membership into Sigma Beta Delta, the International Honor Society in Business, Management, and Administration. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®).

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Joe resides in Rockville, Maryland with his wife and children.

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Yohan Allender serves as a Senior Consultant of Client Services at Onyx Bridge Tax Group. In this role, he focuses on business development and ensuring the client experience remains second-to-none. He also supports the firm’s Tax and Accounting practice and leads the firm’s mentoring program.

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Yohan earned a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Industrial Psychology from the University of Maryland and obtained an MBA with a focus in Finance. During his time at the University of Maryland, he competed in track.

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Originally from Miami, Florida, Yohan moved to Severna Park, Maryland in high school. He now lives in Kentlands, Maryland with his wife, two daughters, and their Boston Terrier, Buster. Outside of work, Yohan enjoys cycling and golfing and is actively involved in community and charitable efforts, including supporting No Kid Hungry and participating in the annual Salisbury University Seagull Century bike ride.

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Patricia “Pat” Biscoe uses her extensive experience to assist with tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofits. She also oversees bookkeeping for clients, provides tax planning, and serves as a taxpayer advocate for the IRS and other taxing authorities. With her depth of expertise, Pat contributes to the firm’s growth while providing clients with a broad range of knowledge and resources.

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Pat is a native of Montgomery County, Maryland, and attended the University of Maryland, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Economics. She also earned a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from University of Maryland University College and a Master’s degree in Taxation from American University.

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Pat currently resides in Wilmington, North Carolina. She has two grown children, a daughter and a son, and is a Certified Canine Massage Therapist. In her free time, she enjoys learning the history of her city (especially ghost stories), cooking, traveling, and wine tasting.

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Bruna Burke is a Tax Manager at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group and an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA). She provides year-round tax consulting and reviews tax filings for both individuals and businesses, with particular experience in international tax matters.

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Bruna earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting in Brazil. She also studied Accounting at Florida International University (FIU). Bruna is an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA).

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Bruna lives in McLean, Virginia with her husband. They enjoy skiing, golfing, and traveling. Bruna is fluent in Portuguese and English.

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Diane Futrowsky joined Onyx Bridge Tax Group after more than 25 years with Biscoe & Futrowsky, PC, CPA. She leverages her extensive experience to assist with tax returns for individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and nonprofits. Diane also oversees bookkeeping for clients, provides tax planning, and serves as a taxpayer advocate for the IRS and other taxing authorities. With her depth of expertise and education, Diane contributes to the firm’s growth while providing clients with expanded knowledge and resources.

Education:

Diane is a native of Montgomery County, Maryland, and earned her first degree in Speech and Hearing from the University of Maryland, followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

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Diane currently resides in Germantown, Maryland with her husband. She has two married children and is a grandmother three times over. Diane is a Certified Personal Trainer, teaches a variety of fitness classes in the area, and holds a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, reflecting her passion for an active lifestyle.

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Danielle Ginsburg serves as Supervisor of Tax Coordination for Onyx Bridge Tax Group. She oversees the reception and organization of all incoming tax information, as well as the delivery of prepared tax returns to clients for review. Managing over 1,000 returns annually, Danielle works diligently to ensure clients have what they need and that their questions are answered.

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Danielle graduated from Salisbury University in 2015 with a Bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts and a minor in English. During her time at Salisbury, she was involved in the multicultural club, the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), and helped with Student Government fundraisers. She also studied abroad in London, focusing on International Communications.

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Born and raised in Mount Airy, Maryland, Danielle currently resides in Frederick, Maryland with her husband, Adam, their dog Harley, and cat Trunks. She is an aunt to three nephews and a niece. In her free time, she enjoys relaxing, spending time with friends and family, and outdoor activities.

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Nurul Hoq serves as the Senior Tax & Accounting Associate at Onyx Bridge Tax Group. Bringing more than ten years of accounting and financial experience to his role, Nurul is an integral part of the tax preparation and daily accounting maintenance process for clients. His responsibilities include tax research and preparation, resolving state and federal tax notices, and assisting with federal, state, and local tax audits.

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Nurul earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Studies from Jagannath University in Dhaka, Bangladesh. After moving to the United States, he obtained a Master of Business Administration from the University of Bridgeport, where he received a Business Merit Scholarship and was a member of Delta Mu Delta, the international honor society.

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Ray has extensive experience developing tax planning and compliance strategies for inbound and outbound taxpayers, advising clients on complex cross-border tax matters. In addition, Ray advises family offices and closely held businesses on a wide range of complex tax matters. His areas of expertise include equity compensation planning, such as stock options and deferred compensation arrangements, as well as Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) analysis and planning. He is known for delivering thoughtful, forward-looking strategies tailored to each client’s unique financial landscape.

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Ray earned his bachelor degree from the University of Houston and is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Texas.

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Outside of his professional work, Ray enjoys spending quality time with his two young children and values the balance between his career and family life.

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Patti Johnson serves as the Accounting Supervisor and Controller for Onyx Bridge Tax Group. With more than 25 years of experience in accounting and bookkeeping roles at both large and small tax and accounting firms in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area, Patti oversees the organization’s accounting operations, including those for Onyx Bridge Wealth Group and Onyx Bridge Retirement Group. She provides bookkeeping and tax preparation services, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance for the firm’s clientele.

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Patti holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance with a minor in Accounting from the University of Maryland.

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Patti lives in Bethesda, Maryland with her husband and their three sons. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and is an avid sports fan.

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Angela Luong serves as a Tax & Accounting Supervisor for the Onyx Bridge Tax Group – Maryland Branch. In this role, she manages daily accounting activities, financial reporting, and tax compliance for clients.

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Angela holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from the University of Maryland. She attended Gaithersburg High School.

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As a founding member of Polan & Hollis, Larry brings extensive experience in accounting and auditing, taxation, and management consulting for a wide range of entities. He has developed deep expertise in closely-held businesses across industries including computer consulting, technology, retail, commercial and residential real estate, interstate commissions, investment companies, employee benefit plans, and service industries.

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Larry earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland and is a Certified Public Accountant. His professional associations include the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants (MACPA), Health & Life Insurance Agents, and he is a FINRA Registered Representative. He previously served as Chair of the MACPA Management of a Certified Public Accounting Practice Committee and as a member of the State of Maryland Task Force for Computers in School Systems.

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Larry was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and currently resides in Gaithersburg, Maryland. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, spending time with his family, and quality time with his wife, Mara.

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Erick Regente serves as the Tax & Accounting Supervisor at Onyx Bridge Tax Group. His focus is on preparing tax returns for both business and individual clients.

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Erick earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the National University of Callao in Peru and a Master’s degree from the Metropolitan University of Puerto Rico.

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Erick grew up in Callao, Peru, where he played on his high school soccer team. He currently resides in Silver Spring, Maryland with his wife of 21 years. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, watching movies, sudoku, rummikub, and a variety of board games.

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Neha Shah serves as Tax & Accounting Supervisor for Onyx Bridge Tax Group. She works with individual and business clients, supporting the tax practice in daily activities including bookkeeping, client relations, and tax research, preparation, and administration.

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A native of Mumbai, India, Neha completed her education both in India and at the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.

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In her free time, Neha enjoys dancing, reading, and traveling.

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Rosalie Tam serves as the Senior Tax & Accounting Associate for Onyx Bridge Tax Group. In her role, she supports tax preparation and accounting services for clients, contributing to accurate and timely compliance.

Education:

Rosalie earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland and is a Certified Public Accountant.

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Barbara Thomas joined the EagleStone team in November 2018 as Sr. Consultant – Client Services. Barbara oversees small businesses and individual client records in order to maintain bookkeeping records, process annual reports, and assist in the completion of tax returns.

Barbara attended NYU, Cornell University, and California State University. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from CalState, and a degree in accounting from UCLA in 1988.Additionally, while attending UCLA, she received an award for excellence in Accounting. Before her start in accounting, Barbara spent 11 years in the music industry in Hollywood. After heading back to school for accounting, spent 2 years as the bookkeeper for a heavy metal rock star and moved to Maryland in 1995. She has previously worked for a number of accounting firms, including Aronson, LLC for 25 years.

Barbara grew up in Roslyn, NY, but currently resides in Ranson, WV, with her husband, David, and dog, Cassie. In her free time, Barbara enjoys going to the race track in Charles Town. She is also an avid eBay user.

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Joshua Waller brings over twenty years of experience as a member of the Tax and Accounting team. As Tax Manager, he oversees and works closely with the accounting staff to provide quality services to business and individual tax clients. He is dedicated to meeting and exceeding client expectations.

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Joshua earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia and a Master of Business Administration from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta, Georgia. He later returned to complete the required coursework and is a CPA candidate in the state of Maryland. He is also a licensed Enrolled Agent.

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Originally from Philadelphia, Joshua is a lifelong Eagles and Phillies fan and hopes to pass that passion on to his children. He is an avid reader and enjoys cooking cuisine inspired by his family’s Eastern European roots (Hungary and Romania), traveling, and playing the piano. Most importantly, Joshua is a proud father to his children, Daron, Ethan, and Serena.