Education
- University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science in Economics - London School of Economics and Political Science
Master of Science (MS) in Economics
CFA®, CPA, MS
Manager of Tax & Consulting
Mitchell Struthers is a manager of Tax & Consulting, working with private business owners on complex tax and financial planning matters from our Walnut Creek, California, office. He started working at Savant in 2026 when Desmond Wealth Advisors joined the firm.
Mitchell supports owners of partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and limited liability companies who face sophisticated planning and compliance challenges. His work centers on advanced tax strategy, merger and acquisition planning, retirement plan design, pass-through entity elections, and Section 199A optimization, with an emphasis on improving long-term outcomes and cash flow.
Before joining Savant, Mitchell built a multifaceted career spanning corporate finance, public accounting, and wealth management. He held finance roles with organizations including the Pacific Stock Exchange, ARCO, and Pacific Telesis, which was acquired by SBC Communications, now AT&T. He also advised several small businesses as chief financial officer before moving fully into public accounting and wealth advisory work.
Over more than two decades in the industry, Mitchell has played a key role in high-impact transactions and complex engagements. His experience includes working on a major corporate merger, leading tax and financial reporting for firms acquired by Earned Wealth, and preparing complex tax returns for medical and dental practices acquired by John Muir Health.
Mitchell holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania and a Master of Science (MS) in economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He maintains both the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA®) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designations and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society San Francisco.
Away from client work, Mitchell enjoys golfing, walking his dogs, and keeping up with his grandchildren.
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