Welcome Seth & Associates CPAs
Manish Seth
Meet Manish
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Manish Seth, CPA, CFE, has over 20 years of experience. Manish is adept at looking where each client is in their lifecycle and helping them develop a plan to take their company to the next stage and strategically grow their business, while managing their reporting and filing requirements. His expertise extends to various industries including privately held companies, real estate, healthcare, manufacturing, services and energy. Manish’s primary focus has been in privately held businesses, assisting companies develop a growth plan and a strategy to maximize the owner’s earning potential.
Manish began his accounting career working for one of the Big 4 Accounting Firms in Houston. Manish has experience in national and regional accounting firms, in addition to working in industry in various roles. Manish has been an accounting manager, internal auditor and a corporate controller for a multi-national seismic software company. At ABIP, Manish leads the firm’s assurance and advisory practices and provides business growth consulting, along with being the principal partner for the firm’s marketing initiative. As a Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified Cybersecurity Advisor, he also heads ABIP’s Fraud Services and Cybersecurity Groups.
Professional
Background
Education and Associations
Manish graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Masters in Professional Accounting and a Bachelors in Business Administration. Manish is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants (TSCPA). He actively volunteers his time in the Fort Bend community where he is currently a board member of the Cullinan Park Conservancy and a member of the advisory council for a local community bank. He has served as a prior board member and treasurer for the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce and a board member for a not-for-profit healthcare provider. Manish has also recently been appointed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott to the One-Call Board of Texas.
Bill Pilkington
Meet Bill Pilkington
Bill prides himself on being a loud introvert and as head of our Austin location, he believes in keeping it weird, because weird is what makes us all special. As both a CPA and a people person, he has simultaneously straddled both worlds for over 20 years. Bill enjoys spending his time with his beautiful wife and children often traveling the world together in search of new adventures. Actively volunteering as a firefighter since high school, he has never been one to stay put. In his "spare" time he likes to compete in marathons & triathlons and is actively working to speak better Spanish & Italian. While he may not have been born in Texas, he got here as fast as he could and has no intention of leaving.
Professional
Background
Over the past few decades Bill has worked his way through all aspects of operations, from data entry to preparation, management to partner. Today, Bill primarily focuses on new business development and strategic client planning among many other responsibilities. His primary areas of concentration include privately held real estate development, construction and professional service firms as well as guiding foreign nationals who desire to do business in the United States.
Education and Associations
Bill earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and finance from Texas A&M University. Bill is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Texas Society of CPAs (TXCPA). Bill is a firm believer in giving back to his community having served as a Cub Scout & Boy Scout leader, Chairman of the Board for the Intercontinental Chamber of Commerce, and President of the Klein Independent School District.
M. Alexander
Meet Manuel Alexander
Manuel Alexander Aguilar is a Co-Founder and Partner of Seth & Alexander Advisors, Seth & Alexander Wealth, Seth & Associates CPAs, and Seth Risk Management. He is a seasoned entrepreneur with a proven track record of success in finance, public sector construction, and transportation logistics. Manuel is also a passionate advocate for small businesses and has served as a National Lead Faculty for Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and the Lead Faculty for 8 years in Houston.
Professional
Background
Manuel Alexander Aguilar is a seasoned financial professional with a wealth of experience in business growth, investment, and risk management. He is the co-founder and partner of Seth & Alexander Advisors, Seth & Alexander Wealth, Seth & Associates CPAs, and Seth Risk Management, a group of companies dedicated to providing comprehensive financial and accounting services to businesses.
Manuel entrepreneurial spirit is evident in his founding of ALX Financial, an innovative platform that simplifies financial analysis for small businesses, and Comal Creek Capital, a nano-venture fund that empowers business owners through minority investments. His expertise extends to investment banking, having served as a partner and SVP of Turris Group, Inc., and held positions at Oasis Bank, SSB, BBVA Laredo National Bank, Bank of Texas, Chase Bank, and Texas Commerce Bank.
Manuel deep understanding of business fundamentals and financial strategies has been instrumental in guiding companies through successful recapitalizations and growth stages. His contributions to a SaaS healthcare company's private equity recapitalization exemplify his ability to navigate complex financial transactions and deliver positive outcomes.
Manuel Alexander Aguilar is a respected leader in the financial industry, recognized for his expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to helping businesses achieve their financial goals.
Education and Associations
A highly accomplished alumnus of the Cameron School of Business, with a BBA/MBA in Finance, has made significant contributions to the school. Including serving as a case study judge, hosting Instant Decision Days, mentoring students, advising the alumni board, sponsoring events, highlighting UST Celt Couple, speaking as an alumnus, assisting with engagement initiatives, promoting the school through marketing and video, and receiving the 2018 Distinguished Alumnus Award.