Fishman, Block + Diamond by Cerity Partners – Certified Public Accountants & Advisors

Recognized as one of the Top Accounting and Business
Advisory Firms by Los Angeles Times

Client Centered. Committed to Excellence. End-to-end Integrity.

Crafting Strategies.
Creating Legacies.

About Fishman Block + Diamond by Cerity Partners

We are an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in real estate, multi-generational wealth transfer planning, family offices, and business management services catering to high-net-worth clients. We empower high-net-worth clients to achieve greater financial optimization, more informed decision-making, and long-term wealth through expert tax and financial advice and creative solutions.

Services

Our goal is to always remain ahead of the curve. FB+D by CP has a long-established track record of providing a broad range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients always listening and being responsive. We take pride in working collaboratively with you to develop sound, personalized and innovative solutions.

Income Tax
Planning

Tax Compliance
Services

Real Estate
Planning & Structuring

Trust, Gift, & Estate Tax Compliance Services

Accounting & Auditing

Business Advisory & Consulting

Multi-Generational Wealth Transfer Planning

Family Office, Entertainment Business Management & Long-term Financial Planning

Trusted Advisors

For 16 years, FB+D by Cerity Partners has consistently exceeded our expectations for high quality and timely service. With their sound advice, out-of-the box ideas, world class expertise and unwavering integrity, we’ve saved money and made better decisions.”

Three Decades of Sound Advice

We’ve been with the firm for over 30 years and have always had an incredible working relationship. The firm is professional beyond measure. Steve and his team have helped us with advice not only in accounting, but also with legal related matters. We’re very fortunate to have FB+D by Cerity Partners representing us.”

Five Star Rating

FB+D by Cerity Partners have been our accountants for 35+ years. Industrial Real Estate management is complex and has many layers from the property management level down to the partners invested. FB+D by Cerity Partners has expertly handled property/personal financial statements, tax returns, and multiple estate tax returns over the years. I give them a five-star rating.”

FB+D: A Game Changer

I’ve been with FB+D by Cerity Partners many years and it’s one of the best business decisions I’ve ever made. They’ve empowered me with expert, trusted advice and the most current tax, real estate, and business guidance. I always feel ahead of the game with FB+D by Cerity Partners on my side.”

Priceless Partners

We’ve been with FB+D by Cerity Partners for approximately two years and they are a pleasure to work with. They have gotten to know us quickly as people and business partners. which enables them to guide us and answer any questions that come up in a nimble and efficient way. Their input is priceless.”

Trusted Consultants & Friends

I’ve worked closely with Gary Diamond and his outstanding team for 25+ years. FB+D by Cerity Partners is so much more than a CPA firm; they’re consultants and friends. Our business has grown and benefited greatly from their sage and strategic counsel.”

Priceless Resource for Decades

Our family company has been with FB+D by Cerity Partners since the beginning; we were literally one of their first clients. The fact that we’re still with them says it all. The firm has been a priceless resource for us on both a personal and professional level. I can’t imagine using anyone else.”

Creative Solutions

We have been using FB+D Cerity Partners as our tax accountants for many years. Beyond the high-quality tax preparation work they do every year for dozens of our entities, they have provided creative solutions to very complex tax issues in our real estate transactions. They are very professional, attentive and client focused.”

Second to None

I have worked with FB+D by Cerity Partners for over 10 years. Their accounting services and tax and trust advice have been top notch. Their care is high-level, and response is fast. Their network of other professional contacts has been invaluable. Their advice and counsel finding solutions to challenging issues is second to none.”

Sage Counsel You Can Count On

Steve is far more than an accountant; he’s a sage. I’ve seen him develop solutions in minutes that can make or save a company millions. He’s a big picture guy who wants to see his clients succeed. Steve's more than a trusted partner, he’s an extended member of my family.”

The Right Answers

In the ten plus years we’ve worked with Josh Diamond and the team at FB+D by Cerity Partners, we’ve never gotten a bad or wrong answer from the firm. The firm's deep knowledge, flawless execution, and responsiveness has saved us valuable time and money.”

Phenomenally Responsive

For over 15 years, FB+D by Cerity Partners has proven to be so much more than accountants in the way they analyze the business side of the transaction while also analyzing the financial and tax ramifications. They handle multi-million and even billion-dollar real estate portfolios and deliver the highest level of professional advice. We value their opinion when analyzing our client’s investment opportunities.”

More Than Accountants

FB+D by Cerity Partners has been with me for 20 years helping me navigate multiple complex business scenarios. I lean on them for high-level guidance and they always deliver. They are more than accountants, they are experts in tax law, real estate investment banking and business.”

Symbiotic Partners

FB+D by Cerity Partners is an extension of our company. They’re true partners who capture the essence of complex scenarios straight out of the gate. They provide a high level and consistent cadence of communication and sophisticated insights that helped us grow.”

Forward-Thinking

FB+D by Cerity Partners provides invaluable advice in a personable and professional forward-thinking manner that engenders confidence. Their deep knowledge and experience means we always get sound counsel from a team that not only understands our business but has extensive experience in the ever-evolving business landscape.”

Masters of the Technical & Interpersonal

Steve is rare. He and his firm not only have excellent tax, real estate and estate planning skills, they have great people skills. They build authentic relationships with clients that give them the credibility. Steve possesses a strong moral compass, mastery of his field and true concern for people.”

Multi-Generational Partner

We’re a family-owned firm and we’ve been with Steve and FB+D by Cerity Partners for generations. Steve and his team are like extended family. They are valued advisors and trusted partners who we talk to multiple times a week. Their planning and foresight keeps us ahead of the curve.”

Next Level Success Advisors

We are a real estate and investment firm that has been with FB+D by Cerity Partners for 20 years. They have proven to be reliable, informative, accessible, friendly, trustworthy advisors. FB+D by Cerity Partners has helped us navigate different avenues, exchanges, purchases and acquisitions. Their efforts have successfully taken our company to the next level.”

High-level Service & Guidance

FB+D by Cerity Partners has been handling the business’ financial statement compilation and tax matters, as well as the principals’ personal returns, for more than 8 years. Throughout that time, we have received a high-level of service and the company’s staff members are always knowledgeable and helpful. Steve and Theresa have guided us through many complicated tax and estate planning structures and ensure we are up to date on changes to tax and corporate reporting laws. What is possibly more important, the staff members working on our account are extremely responsive and reachable by phone and email.”

There’s more to life than work. But the work we do impacts lives. That’s why we’ve created a culture that attracts and retains top talent, nurtures and promotes from within, and stresses flexibility, excellence and work life balance.

Careers

Publications

We keep you in-the-know with the most current information on tax law, estate planning, security, IRS notices, reporting, and more. Sharing our knowledge with our clients is just one of the many ways we build high value, lasting relationships.

Resources

Our resources provide you with the information you need to easily manage and protect your business information in regard to live remote assistance, secure file sharing, payments and funds transfers online.

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About Fishman Block + Diamond by Cerity Partners

Services

Trusted Advisors

Three Decades of Sound Advice

Five Star Rating

FB+D: A Game Changer

Priceless Partners

Trusted Consultants & Friends

Priceless Resource for Decades

Creative Solutions

Second to None

Sage Counsel You Can Count On

The Right Answers

Phenomenally Responsive

More Than Accountants

Symbiotic Partners

Forward-Thinking

Masters of the Technical & Interpersonal

Multi-Generational Partner

Next Level Success Advisors

High-level Service & Guidance

Careers

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Publications

Resources

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