About Us
ABOUT US
We are
Enrolled Agents (EAs), America's Tax Experts.
EAs are the only federally licensed tax practitioners (unlike attorneys, CPAs, etc.) who specialize in taxation and also have unlimited rights to represent taxpayers before the IRS.
Thomas B. SwickChief Executive OfficerEA, CFP, ATA, NTPI Fellowtswick@geitax.com
With over forty-five years' experience in the tax field, Thom has served a great diversity of clientele, always attempting to individualize his practice to the needs of each specific client. He has given many lectures to professional, public, religious, philanthropic, and business groups. Thom believes deeply in the need to educate his clients on a one-to-one basis, so that their own individual lives might proceed more rapidly towards their intended goals, while not ignoring the individual's quality-of-life issues.
In addition to being an Enrolled Agent, Thom has the California Real Estate Broker's license and the California Insurance license. Thom has both a bachelor's and master's degree in theology, and several degrees and credentials in business, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) fellow, and Accredited Tax Adviser (ATA), among others.
Thom received his formal education at Moody Bible Institute, Wheaton College, Loyola University, University of Illinois, Talbot Theological Seminary, College for Financial Planning, University of San Francisco, and California Coast University.
Professionally, he is member in the National Association of Enrolled Agents and California Society of Enrolled Agents.
In addition to being an Enrolled Agent, Thom has the California Real Estate Broker's license and the California Insurance license. Thom has both a bachelor's and master's degree in theology, and several degrees and credentials in business, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) fellow, and Accredited Tax Adviser (ATA), among others.
Thom received his formal education at Moody Bible Institute, Wheaton College, Loyola University, University of Illinois, Talbot Theological Seminary, College for Financial Planning, University of San Francisco, and California Coast University.
Professionally, he is member in the National Association of Enrolled Agents and California Society of Enrolled Agents.
Magdalena Swick
Chief Financial Officer
mswick@geitax.com
Magdalena is the Chief Financial Officer and co-founder of GEI. For the past 4 decades, Magdalena has ensured the success of GEI by providing administrative, technical, and advisory support for the business. In addition to contributing to the management of the firm, Magdalena heads the bookkeeping department of GEI. Magdalena works with clients to help them organize their personal and corporate finances, reconcile their various bank accounts, generate necessary reports, and provide business advisory support. Magdalena also offers QuickBooks training and consulting services.
Magdalena is not only Thom’s wife, but also his partner in all personal and professional ventures. Together they have 3 kids, and reside in Pasadena, California. Magdalena is originally from Morelia, Mexico.
Iliana S. HarasimowiczVice PresidentEA, MST, NTPI, Beta Gamma Sigmaiharasimowicz@geitax.com
Iliana is an Enrolled Agent (EA), National Tax Practice Institute (NTPI) Fellow, and Vice-President of GEI. Since joining the firm in 2016, Iliana has become a vital part of the team. Iliana spends much of her time answering client tax questions and concerns, prepping personal and corporate returns, and overseeing the office's employees, technology, and applications.
In 2020, Iliana completed her Masters in Taxation (MST) with a focus on Entity Taxation at Northeastern University. Upon graduation, Iliana was invited to join Beta Gamma Sigma, an international academic honor society for top business school students. She received her dual Bachelors degrees in Economics and Communication from Boston College.
Prior to joining GEI full-time, Iliana worked as a Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions Legal Assistant at a leading law-firm and an Analyst at a non-profit focused on developing inner city businesses.
Iliana is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents, California Society of Enrolled Agents, and North Bay Enrolled Agents.
