Who we are

At Professional Advisory Group, we deliver more than traditional CPA services. We are a full-service advisory firm dedicated to helping clients navigate the complex financial, operational, and regulatory challenges that face today’s businesses and individuals.

Led by Jerry Dressel, a seasoned CPA and business strategist with over 40 years of comprehensive experience, our firm brings deep industry insight, financial acumen, and a proactive, results-driven approach to every engagement. Jerry’s career spans a wide range of industries—including retail, professional services, distribution, restaurant, construction, advertising, hospitality, and more. As the founder of a successful retail startup and a former college-level business instructor, Jerry combines real-world experience with academic rigor to deliver unmatched client value.

A Broad Range of Expertise

Professional Advisory Group provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services to a diverse client base, including:

  • Retail and distribution businesses

  • Professional athletes

  • Medical and dental offices

  • Veterinarians and other healthcare providers

  • Real estate professionals and developers

  • Restaurants and hospitality groups

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Manufacturing and insurance firms

  • Creative industries including publishing and advertising

Whether you're a startup, a growing enterprise, or an established organization, our team delivers tailored support that fits your industry and business goals.

Let’s talk about how we can support your business goals.

Jerry C Dressel

A Broad Range of Expertise

Professional Advisory Group provides accounting, tax, and business advisory services to a diverse client base, including:

  • Retail and distribution businesses

  • Professional athletes

  • Medical and dental offices

  • Veterinarians and other healthcare providers

  • Real estate professionals and developers

  • Restaurants and hospitality groups

  • Nonprofit organizations

  • Manufacturing and insurance firms

  • Creative industries including publishing and advertising

Whether you're a startup, a growing enterprise, or an established organization, our team delivers tailored support that fits your industry and business goals.

Representation and Advocacy

We are trusted representatives for clients before the IRS, Franchise Tax Board, Employment Development Department (EDD), and the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA). From audits and tax disputes to compliance strategy, we ensure our clients are expertly guided and vigorously represented.

Strategic Negotiation & Coaching

What sets us apart is our deep expertise in negotiation and business consulting. Jerry Dressel has personally negotiated:

  • The purchase or sale of over 50 businesses

  • More than 100 commercial leases

  • Hundreds of contracts, vendor agreements, and partnership deals

  • Numerous bank loans and financing arrangements

  • Complex tax resolutions and settlements

As a nationally recognized speaker and seminar leader, Jerry has conducted custom workshops for clients in over 20 industries, including construction, defense, veterinary services, software engineering, real estate, wholesale, entertainment, and more. His sales and negotiation coaching is highly sought after and designed to give clients a strategic edge in high-stakes discussions.

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