Meet the Team

gabe hogan, j.d. ll.m

Founder
Gabe Hogan is a tax strategist, licensed tax attorney, and former IRS federal agent who knows the tax system from every angle—and how to legally help clients keep more of what they earn.

With a rare blend of deep technical expertise and plain-English communication, Gabe simplifies complex tax strategies for everyone from first-time investors to high-net-worth individuals, turning tax challenges into opportunities.

Gabe holds a BS in Accounting, a Juris Doctor (JD), and a Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM). While he is not a CPA, he can do everything a CPA can from a tax perspective—and more. As a licensed tax attorney, he can also represent clients before the IRS in audits and disputes, providing legal protection when it matters most. Many clients pair a CPA for clean books with Gabe for advanced strategy and risk mitigation.

Before founding Palmettos & Prickly Pears, Gabe spent four years as an IRS federal agent auditing high-net-worth individuals and training new IRS auditors. He later led tax strategy for clients with assets ranging from seven to eleven figures at a major firm before launching his own practice to deliver more personalized, strategic tax planning.

cpa and wealth strategist

keith blackborg, cpa

Keith is a CPA and wealth strategist who has helped hundreds of business owners reach “work optional” in 3-5 years and, when build a virtual family office. He guides a community of self-directed millionaires, with a purpose. His other company, Financial Journey, helps members grow wealth faster, pay less taxes, and enjoy the journey.

Keith, along with a community-based due diligence council, helps identify investments and service providers that support this discounted rollover strategy.
chief of staff

chelsey klinger

Profile and background coming soon

frontline tax team

tax manager

kevin dericks, EA

Kevin is known for his client-focused approach to complex individual and pass-through taxation. He brings strong technical proficiency and a commitment to clear, thoughtful guidance across areas such as multi-state compliance, S-corporation and partnership taxation, real estate reporting, and year-end planning for high-net-worth individuals and growing businesses.

A 2022 graduate of Lehman College, Kevin applies a detail-driven and solutions-oriented mindset to simplify intricate tax matters and support clients through important financial decisions. His work emphasizes accuracy, responsiveness, and long-term strategic planning designed to meet both personal and business objectives.

Originally from the Dominican Republic and having lived in New York City, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, Kevin’s broad professional and personal experiences inform his practical, well-rounded perspective when advising clients.

He is dedicated to delivering dependable, high-quality service rooted in trust and expertise.
tax preparer

amy livingood

Profile coming soon…