Our Team
Erica Schmitz, CPA
Erica has over 25 years of experience as a CPA. She specializes in tax compliance for individuals with complex tax matters and trust and estate planning. She is a trusted advisor to her many clients, providing specialized advice in the constantly evolving tax landscape.
Erica earned a Master of Business Administration degree, specialty in accounting, from New York University and a Bachelor of Arts degree with majors in Public Policy and Economics from Duke University.
She is a member of the AICPA, Virginia Society of CPAs and Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council.
Christopher Rini, CPA, MST
As a partner of Schmitz, Rini & Associates, PLLC, Christopher Rini, CPA, MST enjoys helping small businesses, their owners, and individuals to manage and strengthen their financial well-being. With a strong accounting and tax background since 1994, Chris provides his clients with expert advice, professionalism, responsiveness, and peace of mind.
Mr. Rini holds a Master of Science in Taxation from American University and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from St. Johns University. He is also a member of the AICPA and the Virginia Society of CPA’s.
Jeremy Davis
Jeremy has over 25 years of public accounting experience in accounting, consulting, and taxation. Prior to starting at Schmitz, Rini & Associates, PLLC, he worked at two national accounting firms, focused primarily on individual, trust, and pass-thru entity taxation. He is able to apply his extensive experience to clients, providing high quality tax advisory and compliance services, as well as tax planning strategies.
Jeremy earned his Master of Science in Taxation from Bentley College and his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bryant University. He is also a member of the AICPA and the Virginia Society of CPAs.
Cecilia Studabaker
Cece has worked for the firm since 2013, first as a temporary employee and becoming a regular employee late August 2013. CeCe is an integral part of the firm, with her organizational skills and her operational skills. She enjoys speaking to and assisting clients with their needs.
Robert Friscia
Robert is a tax supervisor and has 7 years of experience in accounting and taxation. His taxation experience includes individual, trust, and pass-thru entity taxation.
Robert holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Maryland Association of Certified Public Accountants.
Anthony Torrelio Gonzalez
Anthony is a tax senior and has 4 years of experience in public accounting and is currently pursuing his Certified Public Accountant license. He specializes in tax compliance for both individuals and businesses. He enjoys constantly learning new ways to help his clients with their specific needs. With constant changes to tax codes, Anthony makes sure he is up to date to best serve every client’s needs.
Anthony holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from George Mason University. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.