Learn more about Larry J Phillips III, CPA

Established in 2005, Larry J Phillips III, CPA is a full-service tax, accounting and business consulting firm. We pride ourselves in helping people improve their lives by streamlining and simplifying potentially complex financial issues. Serving individuals and business owners alike, we emphasize quality, integrity and accessibility in every aspect of our work. Our firm is here to provide peace of mind and proper financial planning for everyday life, as well as major milestones and decisions—from starting a business to buying a home, from getting married to starting a family. We value our clients and commit ourselves to exceeding their expectations.

Larry J Phillips III, CPA, Founder and Principal, has more than 17 years of diverse experience in finance, accounting and real estate. Prior to moving to Leander, he served as Finance Team Lead for PIMCO Finance, where he managed and developed a team focused on the company’s compensation and global consolidations as well as served as a catalyst for process reengineering and automation. Prior to PIMCO, Larry worked for a commercial real estate company LNR Property Corporation. He was hired as a Senior Accountant, and after one year was promoted to Senior Financial Analyst in Acquisitions and Dispositions where he developed complex financial models to evaluate potential commercial real estate investments.

Larry began his career with Long Beach, California-based CPAs Guzman & Gray in 2001, performing a full spectrum of accounting and tax roles. During his time at the company, he earned his CPA license and also discovered a passion for the tax side of the business as a powerful way to connect with people. He began to pursue this passion as a part-time business after he left the firm—and today, continues this operation as a flourishing full-time career in Leander, TX. After 13 tax seasons, Larry continues looking forward to meeting with his clients and watching their lives progress.

Larry earned his B.S. in Accountancy from Long Beach State University, where he was a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. He also holds an MBA in Finance and Real Estate from Long Beach State University.

Larry is a Long Island, New York, native (and Yankees fan!) relocated to California in 1991 and to Texas in 2014. He and his wife, Jenny, have three kids: Sabrina, Lawrence IV, and Preston. As a family, they enjoy traveling and exploring new places, camping and can often be found playing/coaching at the Little League softball & baseball fields.