Pete Palmer is a Tax Partner with Swenson Advisors, LLP.  His public accounting experience spans 17 years of service with Southern California companies and their owners, including six years with the international firm of Price Waterhouse, LLP as a tax associate and consultant.

Pete’s experience with closely held and publicly traded clients spans a variety of industries, including manufacturing, service, real estate development, transportation, distribution, construction equipment and consumer products, as well as emerging companies in biotechnology and computer science.

Pete provides high-level tax compliance, planning, research and consulting services.  He also spends significant time consulting with executives and employees on the impact of changing tax laws and the legislative environment. 

Pete is a graduate of San Jose State University.  He is a California CPA and enrolled to practice before the Internal Revenue Service.  Pete is a member and past President of The Rotary Club of Murrieta, served as CFO of a local church organization, and participates regularly in local business community events.  Pete is a member of the California Society of Certified Public Accountants.