CPA • Tax Strategist

Christina Nortman

Managing Partner of the Northeast Region at AE Tax Advisors. Bringing Big Four discipline to high-income business owners and real estate investors who have outgrown reactive tax preparation.

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CPACertified Public Accountant
Big FourPwC & CohnReznick
NortheastRegional Managing Partner

Strategic Tax Advisory, Not Reactive Compliance

A CPA who builds proactive strategies for business owners and investors ready for more than year-end surprises.

Christina Nortman is a Certified Public Accountant and Managing Partner of the Northeast Region at AE Tax Advisors, based in Maryland. She brings the rigor and analytical discipline cultivated at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and CohnReznick to every client engagement.

Christina works exclusively with high-income business owners and real estate investors who have outgrown reactive tax preparation. Her approach combines deep technical expertise with forward-looking strategy, ensuring clients are positioned to minimize their tax burden legally, efficiently, and sustainably.

"Tax planning should happen before decisions are made, not after the year is over."

Certified Public Accountant

Licensed CPA with comprehensive expertise in federal and state tax law

Big Four Background

Trained at PricewaterhouseCoopers and CohnReznick, bringing institutional-grade methodology to private practice

Managing Partner, Northeast Region

Leads AE Tax Advisors' Northeast practice, overseeing tax strategy and client engagement

Maryland-Based

Serving clients across the Northeast corridor with in-depth knowledge of multi-state tax requirements

Comprehensive Tax Strategy

Proactive planning and execution for business owners and investors who demand more than compliance.

Advanced Tax Strategy

Multi-year tax planning that anticipates changes in income, investments, and legislation to keep you ahead of the curve.

Return Preparation

Accurate, thorough tax return preparation backed by Big Four quality standards and meticulous review processes.

Entity Optimization

Strategic entity structuring and restructuring to maximize tax efficiency across your business portfolio.

Real Estate Planning

Specialized tax strategy for real estate investors, including acquisition structuring, 1031 exchanges, and portfolio optimization.

Cost Segregation Oversight

Expert oversight of cost segregation studies to accelerate depreciation and unlock immediate tax savings on investment properties.

Amendment Recovery

Comprehensive review of prior-year returns to identify missed deductions and credits, recovering tax overpayments through amended filings.

Professional Experience

A career built on technical excellence and client-focused advisory.

Managing Partner, Northeast Region — AE Tax Advisors

Leads the Northeast practice at AE Tax Advisors, delivering advanced tax strategy, entity optimization, and real estate tax planning to high-income business owners and investors. Oversees quality control, client engagement, and regional growth.

CohnReznick

Built deep expertise in tax advisory for owner-operated businesses and high-net-worth individuals at one of the nation's leading accounting and advisory firms.

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)

Developed a rigorous foundation in tax compliance, audit methodology, and strategic planning at the global Big Four firm. Gained institutional discipline and analytical frameworks that underpin every client engagement today.

University of Baltimore

Earned both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Accounting, establishing the academic foundation for a career in advanced tax advisory.

Academic Foundation

Dual degrees in accounting from the University of Baltimore.

Master of Science
Accounting
University of Baltimore
Bachelor of Science
Accounting
University of Baltimore

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