Founded in 1986, our firm has spent more than 40 years serving clients with excellence, professionalism, and care. We’re responsive, proactive, and relationship-driven, with particular expertise in estates and trusts. Over the decades, we’ve built lasting relationships by earning trust, being reliable, and offering thoughtful guidance.
Our mission is to provide client-first tax guidance and support — helping individuals, families, and small businesses navigate complexity with confidence and clarity. We aim to simplify the process, identify opportunities, and be a dependable partner at every stage of life.
Tim earned his degree in Accounting from the City University and began his career in public accounting, where he developed a solid foundation in tax and advisory services. In 1986, he founded Timothy C. Richards & Associates, creating a boutique CPA practice dedicated to client-first service and personalized guidance.
With decades of experience across a wide range of tax areas, he is a trusted advisor to individuals, families, and businesses. He has also become a well-established expert in estates, trusts, and guardianship over the past 30 years, helping clients navigate complex financial and tax matters with clarity and care.
Outside of work, Tim enjoys savoring good red wines, traveling with his family, and is an avid Harry Potter fan.
Phone: (206) 682-8743
Catherine is a CPA licensed in California and Washington and holds a Master’s in Accounting from Boston College. She began her career at Ernst & Young, where she developed strong technical expertise and honed her client service skills. Later, she held leadership roles in finance at Fortune 500 technology companies, gaining experience in strategic planning, risk management, and collaborative decision-making.
Driven by a desire to build meaningful relationships and help others, Catherine transitioned to tax practice. She now partners with individuals, families, and small businesses, with a special focus on estates & trusts, providing thoughtful guidance and hands-on support. Catherine combines technical competence, professionalism, and empathy to help clients feel confident navigating complex financial and tax matters.
Outside of work, Catherine loves family adventures, volunteering at her kids’ school, and getting lost in a good book.
Phone: (206) 222-6886