About Wellness Fi
Meet the Team
Eddie valls
Advisor Emeritus / Founder
For Eddie, therapists and life coaches have built him up from being an ADD riddled soul having a quarter life crisis to being a self confident, focused, and successful entrepreneur. “I understand what gives me enthusiasm day to day, and that helping the mental health community with what I know best; accounting and finances.”
Background includes ~ Tax professional at third largest accounting firm in the world ~ Financial auditor at fifth largest accounting firm ~ Small business and startup bookkeeper in Silicon Valley ~ Market analyst at a tiny firm in East Austin ~ Bachelors in Finance ~ Master in Accountancy
Currently resides in Austin where he splits his time between Wellness Fi and family
Nicole Brame, EA
IRS Enrolled Agent, Senior Advisor
Nicole Brame is one of our expert Advisors with more than 7 years experience advising clients on how to save thousands of their hard earned tax dollars. Oriented towards client satisfaction and fulfillment, she is great at helping her clients understand what she is doing for them and why, to build valuable relationships for the long term.
“Advising and teaching my client is my favorite part of what I do! It’s more than just telling you what to write off, it’s helping you build confidence in yourself, and knowledge of what’s going on with your practice financially.”
Kathy Presto
IRS Enrolled Agent,Advisor
Kathy joined the Wellness Fi team in January 2021 with over 9 years experience in tax preparation and advising. Kathy carries the Enrolled Agent designation with the IRS, in which she specializes in researching and analyzing complex tax situations. She is also our resident expert in all things California taxation! Kathy’s commitment to finding strategies and resolving tax matters for clients is second to none.
Outside of work, Kathy enjoys the California lifestyle of surfing, hiking, and spending time in nature with her family and friends.
Rhonda T. Mallard,CPA
Senior Manager/Advisor
Possess over 18 year of experience in corporate, individual, and small business taxation serving various industries in an entrepreneurial and managerial capacity. Outside of taxation, Rhonda brings a diverse skills set in areas of finance, accounting, and analytics working alongside executive leadership team of Fortune 500 companies.
As a firm believer in putting clients first, she is adamant about helping clients succeed and achieve their business goals. With possessing an entrepreneurial background, she understands the critical needs of small businesses and works diligently to cater to all clients.
In her spare time, Rhonda enjoys travelling abroad to learn about different nationalities and cultures around the world.
Marlon Bell, EA
IRS Enrolled Agent, Senior Advisor
With over 12 year of experience in the field of Federal Income Tax Examination, Marlon joined the Wellness Fi team in July of 2021. As a former IRS Auditor, Marlon understands the importance of advising and educating clients to make better informed decisions for their business, to avoid common pitfalls related to Federal Income Taxation.
Outside of work, Marlon enjoys his family, singing, Texas BBQ, and coaching youth sports.
Florence Ye
Tax Expert, Advisor
Florence is a tax advisor with three years of experience working with businesses. Florence has earned high customer satisfaction ratings consistently and was the youngest graduate of the class of 2022 at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Florence’s greatest satisfaction is helping individuals understand relevant tax laws and ensuring tax compliance while implementing a tax strategy towards a future of fulfillment and success.
Florence is inspired daily by her family and husband. In her free time, Florence likes to play piano and explore new culinary cuisines.
Mark Schwarz
Operations
Mark has benefited from many hours of thoughtful counseling work. His wife suggested annual counseling sessions, at a minimum, on their wedding day. It’s been one of the healthiest, life-giving decisions they’ve made. They’ve also engaged in group and individual work with family and friends of all ages.
Mark has helped over one hundred business owners grow revenues, lower expenses, and streamline operations.
He’s Austin-based, a dad of four, and an avid runner.