About
ELI C. NEAL, CPA, ABV, CFF
Principal
Eli loves to help his clients understand the economics of a dispute or the value of a privately held business. He brings experience and energy to every project he works on, ultimately, thriving with complex assignments and testifying in trial and arbitration.
In 2018, Eli was selected as an AICPA Forensic and Valuation Services Standing Ovation Award Recipient which recognizes CPAs under 40 years old who exhibit exemplary professional achievement. He has taken a special interest supporting cannabis businesses and business owners in the Pacific Northwest and across the nation.
Prior to forming 4 Corners Financial Forensics, Eli sharpened his skills under Jay Sickler at Cogence Group and as a financial auditor at Ernst & Young in both Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington.
Eli grew up on Queen Anne hill, attended Ballard High School, and graduated cum laude from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the University of Washington. While in college, Eli was President of his Jewish fraternity – Alpha Epsilon Pi – and enjoyed a summer study abroad trip to Italy where he met his wife, Jamie.
In their free time, Eli and Jamie enjoy rooting for their Seattle sports teams and now riding their electric bikes to Phantom Lake with their young daughters, Blair and Avery.
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Taylor Cothran, CPA
Senior Forensic Accountant
Taylor is passionate about helping clients through difficult financial situations. Her goal is to understand the story the numbers are telling, then present that information in a way that makes sense to all parties involved. She truly enjoys digging into the details and finding answers, and will never turn down a good spreadsheet.
Prior to joining 4 Corners, Taylor learned about the art of business valuations and financial forensics from Jay Sickler at Cogence Group in Portland, Oregon. She had the chance to build her skills, help clients, and serve as an expert witness in arbitration and trial. Before that, Taylor began her career at Ernst & Young’s Portland office as an auditor. Taylor and Eli worked together at both of these companies; their track records and shared work experiences make them an excellent team.
Taylor graduated magna cum laude from the Pamplin School of Business at the University of Portland. She grew up in Bothell, Washington, and currently resides in San Luis Obispo, California, with her surfer husband, Brandon, and their young daughter, Zoey.
Erica Pavlovich, CPA, ABV, CFF
Senior Forensic Accountant
Erica is precise, analytical, and inquisitive. She is eager to take on new challenges and bring forth alternative perspectives. As a puzzle enthusiast, she is very detail oriented and determined to uncover the correct solution, not simply settle for “good enough.” Her inquisitive nature and analytical abilities are paramount for solving complex financial problems and are demonstrated in her work products.
Prior to joining 4 Corners, Erica spent over four years as an analyst and senior consultant in the forensic and valuation services field at Cogence Group and J.S. Held, LLC. During her time at both of these firms she gained exposure to a multitude of economic damages, business valuation, and forensic accounting engagements. Prior to entering the forensic and valuation services field, Erica worked for two years in the Risk Assurance group as an IT Auditor for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP (PwC).
Erica graduated summa cum laude from Oregon State University with Bachelor of Science degrees in Accountancy and Business Information Systems. In 2022, Erica was selected as an AICPA Forensics and Valuation Services Standing Ovation Award Recipient which recognizes CPAs under 40 years old who exhibit exemplary professional achievement in the forensic accounting and valuation services arena.
Erica grew up in McMinnville, Oregon and now lives nearby in the northern Willamette Valley area with her husband, Chris. In their free time, they enjoy getting out to go camping and the occasional wine tasting visiting with family and friends.
Andrea Giuffrida
Forensic Accountant
Andrea loves the complex nature of financial forensics and truly enjoys solving the puzzles presented to her. Once Andrea gets her hands on a project, you can rest assured that she'll finish the project to the highest quality in the most efficient manner. She's dedicated to helping her clients understand the complexities of each project down to the most minute detail.
Andrea comes to 4 Corners from Clark Nuber where she spent three years performing financial reviews, audits, and single audits for some of Clark Nuber's highest valued clients. Her experience with these highly complex industries shows her aptitude for all things finance.
Andrea started her education at Washington State University before transferring and graduating at the University of Washington where she received her Bachelors in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Although she received a degree from the University of Washington, she remains a Coug at heart.
Andrea currently resides in the Issaquah Highlands with her husband Edward. In their free time, Andrea and Edward are avid soccer fans and Sounders season ticket holders. When she's not at a Sounders game, you can often find Andrea enjoying the water whether it's paddleboarding, fishing, or crabbing.
Hanna McKee
Project Coordinator
Hanna loves to collaborate with clients to make onboarding and the administrative side of projects run smoothly. She enjoys communicating with others and being a resource for 4 Corners clients and attorneys.
Hanna is joining 4 Corners with a diverse background in Education. Hanna graduated cum laude with an undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University in special education. She then went on to get her master’s degree from Cal State Fullerton.
After teaching for over five years, Hanna began working at 4 Corners to join a team environment and have more time with her three young children: Ellie (6), Max (4), and Piper (1).
In her free time, you can find Hanna exploring the outdoors with her husband and children, reading a good book, or throwing pottery at her local community college studio.