191 N. Wacker Dr.

Suite 230

Chicago, IL 60606

Mr. Bertsch’s primary focus is on business and corporate planning, Federal taxation and estate planning. His experience includes advising clients on sophisticated taxation issues designed to minimize income and estate taxes, protect assets and preserve wealth. His experience also includes securities offerings, mergers and acquisitions and offshore planning strategies.Prior to joining Handler, Thayer & Duggan, LLC, Mr. Bertsch worked as a Tax Consultant in the international tax department of a Big Five Accounting Firm. During his tenure, he focused primarily on establishing and maintaining foreign sales corporations and other export subsidy programs.

Mr. Bertsch earned a Bachelor of Sciences in Accounting from Loyola University Chicago and a Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law.

Mr. Bertsch is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Illinois and Chicago Bar Associations, Association of Illinois Certified Public Accountants, and the Mid-Day Club.