Robert S. Martin, CPA
 Brian Bircher, CPA, MBA
 John Buller, CPA
 Todd Flynn, CPA, CFP®

Robert S. Martin, CPA Founding Shareholder	Email bob@mbbfpc.com Phone 425-284-4307
Bob Martin founded Martin, Bircher, Buller & Flynn in 1979, when he bought his father’s accounting practice—then Martin and Associates, Inc. P.S. Bob has since grown the practice into a multi-shareholder firm specializing in business solutions for physician and dental group practices, and wealth management for individual physicians and dentists. He has over 30 years of experience consulting with closely held businesses and professional practices on a wide range of business issues. Practice Emphasis Business analyses and solutions for physician group practices in areas including: strategic planning, governance, profitability analyses, compensation formulas, buy/sell agreements, joint ventures, expansion financing, associate physician agreements, accounting systems, budgeting and financial reporting Personal financial and tax planning for physicians Education B.S., Business Administration, University of Washington, 1976 More You Should Know about Bob A devoted father to his four children, ages 17-24, with whom he enjoys international travel, skiing, hiking, and backpacking Daily practitioner of Raja Yoga meditation Drafted by Green Bay Packers and enjoyed a brief career in the NFL, 1975 Co-Captain, University of Washington Football Team, 1974 Coaches youth soccer	AFFILIATIONS: Member, AICPA, WSCPA Member, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Investment Advisor Representative, Sagemark Wealth Management, LLC Former Treasurer, Kirkland Performing Arts Center
Brian Bircher, CPA, MBA Managing Shareholder	Email brb@mbbfpc.com Phone 425-284-4309 back to top
Brian Bircher heads our dental consulting team. During his nearly 25 years in accounting, he has pioneered consulting work with dentists and dental group practices. An authority in the field, he conducts regular seminars with dentists and dental office managers, and is a frequent guest speaker to industry audiences such as the Northwest Dental Conference, and at the University of Washington School of Dentistry. As Managing Shareholder, Brian is committed to ensuring our clients’ financial success through quality, long-term consulting relationships. Practice Emphasis Financial and business consulting for dentists and dental group practices in areas including: steps to buying a practice, business performance and improvement, financial programs, bonus programs, internal controls, transactions (purchases and sales), transition planning, and tax planning. Financial planning for individual dentists Education B.A., Business Administration, Washington State University, 1982 M.B.A., Individual Financial Planning, City University, 1988 More You Should Know About Brian His father-in-law is a dentist. His practice was the topic of Brian’s masters thesis A committed husband to wife, Wendy, and father to four children, ages 11-18 Coaches youth sports, including baseball, basketball, and soccer Former nationally ranked table tennis player Played tennis for Washington State University	AFFILIATIONS: Member, AICPA, WSCPA Investment Advisor Representative, Sagemark Wealth Management, LLC
John Buller, CPA Shareholder	Email jeb@mbbfpc.com Phone 425-284-4308 back to top
John Buller is co-lead of our medical consulting team, and is the “go-to” for ensuring our clients’ compliance with recognized accounting systems and standards.  He has more than 20 years of diverse accounting experience, during which he has developed an expertise in forensic accounting, including internal controls and detection of fraud. He provides a variety of business and financial consulting services, primarily to our health care clients.   Practice Emphasis Accounting system review and design Tax planning and preparation General business consulting in areas including practice assessments, associate employment agreements, and compensation Wealth management and financial planning Education B.A., Business Administration and Accounting, University of Washington, 1985 More You Should Know About John A family man, who enjoys the outdoors with his wife and two children, ages 10 and 12, and is active in coaching youth sports A Washington native He’s been to every University of Washington Husky football game since 1988	AFFILIATIONS: Member, WSCPA, AICPA Member, Health Care Advisors Association Member, Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Investment Advisor Representative, Sagemark Wealth Management, LLC
Todd Flynn, CPA, CFP® Shareholder	Email tdf@mbbfpc.com Phone 425-284-4306 back to top
Todd Flynn leads our tax practice and is a personal wealth advisor to physicians and dentists.  He has more than 15 years of experience in accounting, including an extensive background in tax and financial planning, primarily for medical and dental clients.  He specializes in helping physicians and dentists grow and preserve their wealth, while also consulting on tax issues and retirement plans.   Practice Emphasis Wealth management and comprehensive planning (investment, retirement, education, insurance, and estate) Tax advice, planning and consulting for medical and dental group practices Retirement plan consulting regarding plan options, structure and investment options Education B.A., Accounting and Finance, University of Washington, 1990 Masters in Taxation, Golden Gate University, 1995 More You Should Know About Todd Todd resides in Edmonds with his wife, Christi and their two children ages 8 and 10. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and playing golf.	AFFILIATIONS: Member, WSCPA, AICPA Certified Financial Planner® Investment Advisor Representative, Sagemark Wealth Management, LLC