Chuck Stanislawski
Founder/CEO

Chuck has been changing clients' lives before Ronald Reagan and Nintendo were trying to do so.  He knows how to navigate a broad range of business categories and specializes in real estate, manufacturing and retail.  Chuck also knows every in and every out of how to maximize the value of high-net-worth individuals and their estates and trusts. Not to mention, his financial acumen has fueled consistent growth of private foundations and non-profit organizations that proudly power our communities far and wide.

In 1979, Chuck was honored to launch his career at Deloitte, Haskins, and Sells (now Deloitte), one of the worldwide "Big Four" accounting firms. He specialized in financial audits, accounting, and tax services for medium to large size businesses across a broad swath of industries.  His calling came six years later when an opportunity arose to purchase the very CPA firm that his father proudly founded two and a half decades earlier.

Chuck is a founding member of the International Society of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the American Institute of CPA’s.  He holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California.

Chuck serves on the boards of numerous organizations, including the University of Southern California School of Accounting, Pasadena Museum of History (Vice President), CPA Law Forum, Pasadena Civic Auditorium (Emmy Awards), Pasadena Chamber Political Action Committee (Treasurer), Pediatric Orthopedic Institute (Chairman), Los Angeles Estate and Trust Committee (Chairman), and member of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Estate & Trust Committee appointed by His Eminence Cardinal Roger Mahony.  He was also appointed by the mayor as a City of Pasadena Commissioner.

As a popular public speaker, Chuck enjoys addressing numerous professional groups and community organizations. His articles have appeared in various entertainment, business, and real estate publications. Incidentally, he is also an avid polo player who competes nationally and internationally.  And, yes, Chuck foreswore sleep a long, long time ago.

Shunji Ozaki
Director of Tax Development

Over the past 30 years, Shunji has proven to be a man of many talents, not the least of which is his ability to transform complex tax challenges into financial windfalls for countless clients. Shunji's career began as a successful manager for a number of regional restaurants before owning and managing his own establishment. He also served as Assistant Director of Daycare at the renowned Pacific Oaks College and Children’s School in Pasadena, California. His journey in taxation and finance launched with Stanislawski & Company, Inc. in 1990 where he has never looked back.

Current responsibilities include supervising the tax department and tax returns for individuals, corporations (including corporations with multi-state interests), estates and trusts, partnerships and non-profit (tax exempt) organizations. His tax expertise and superior attention to detail continue to save clients sizable sums of tax dollars annually. Shunji also has extensive experience in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements for individuals, businesses, non-profits, estates, and trusts.

Mr. Ozaki is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, and the California Society of Enrolled Agents. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA and his Masters of Science degree (M.S.T.) in Taxation from Golden Gate University, Los Angeles. Shunji is the proud father of two grown children. He and his family enjoy many outdoor activities including whitewater rafting, hiking, fishing, camping, and snowboarding. "Downtime" includes cooking, gardening, and reading. Shunji remains devoted to educating children about the joys of the outdoors and the importance of preserving our natural assets.