Meet the Team
Steve Trytten
Founding Partner
Steve is a nationally recognized authority on tax, estate, and business planning. He has a MBA and CPA background, is a Fellow and Regent of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel ("ACTEC"), and is a CA Certified Legal Specialist in both Taxation Law and Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.
Erica B. Deutsch
Founding Partner
Erica advises individuals, couples, families, businesses, fiduciaries, and charities on a variety of tax and estate planning matters. She has an LL.M in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law and is a CA Certified Legal Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Law.
Brittany D. Hansen
Senior Associate
Brittany's practice is founded on a deep understanding of both the unique needs of families and multigenerational family businesses and ever-changing federal and state laws. She has an LL.M in Estate Planning from the University of Miami School of Law.
Kennie J. Sanchez
Associate
Kennie is the newest attorney to the Beacon team. He has his JD and an LL.M in Taxation from University of California, Irvine. Kennie previously externed for both California and federal tax agencies.
Liliana Glenn
Office Operations Manager
Lili handles lots of the firm’s logistics and oversees our accounting process. Her previous work experience ranging from small to large companies and firms provides her with the knowledge and expertise for her current role at Beacon. Outside of work, Lili’s hobbies include reading, camping, traveling, and spending time with her family including her furry ones.
Jessica T. Cardoza
Executive Assistant
Jessica’s love of organization and passion for helping others succeed and reach their goals has led her to pursue her position as Beacon’s Executive Assistant. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her two children and husband and dancing whenever she gets the chance.
Debbi Moore
Client Relations Advisor
Debbi, who worked with our team for many years as a senior estate planning paralegal before retiring from full-time work, continues to assist us by working with new and incoming clients in the process of establishing a relationship with Beacon as the first step toward accomplishing their objectives for tax and estate planning or legal consultation.