Our Team
At Goldstein Tax Advisors, our team combines tax expertise with a personal, relationship-focused approach. We take the time to understand each client’s unique situation and provide clear, thoughtful guidance tailored to their needs. Get to know the professionals who make that level of service possible.
Beth Goldstein, Partner
Beth is the owner of Goldstein Tax Advisors, a Pittsburgh-based tax and advisory firm founded by her father, Bob, in the early 1980s. Beth joined her father in the business in 2006 and stepped into ownership following his passing in 2020. She has since continued to grow and evolve the firm while maintaining its focus on strong client relationships. Beth specializes in complex tax matters, including self-employment, business advisory, and equity compensation.
Beth currently serves as President of EO Pittsburgh and has held several leadership roles within the chapter, including Learning Chair. After being inducted into the Jewish Sports Hall of Fame of Western Pennsylvania in 2025, she now serves as the organization’s Board President. She also serves on the board of One Day to Remember.
Outside of work, Beth enjoys traveling with her husband and daughter, spending time with their two dogs, bringing people together and making connections that create opportunities, and documenting her family’s adventures through photography.
Barry Kaufman, CPA, Partner
Barry earned his MS in Accounting from the University of Pittsburgh is a licensed CPA in Pennsylvania. He has over 15 years of experience in public accounting.
As a Goldstein Tax Advisors partner, Barry focuses on the firm’s growth, developing its team, and continually improving the services and experience GTA provides to clients. His goal is to build a firm that combines personal attention with strong expertise and responsiveness.
Barry began his career at regional public accounting firms, working with individuals and small businesses. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Stefanie, and their son, Lenny, as well as comedy, tennis, meditation, and volleyball.
Amy Ford, Senior Tax Accountant
Amy has been part of the Goldstein Tax Advisors team for 35 years. She specializes in tax preparation and review for both individual and business tax returns as well as non-profit, gift tax, and FinCEN/Foreign Bank Account returns.
When Amy is not in the office, she enjoys cheering on Pittsburgh sports teams, walking in North Park, and spending time with her family.
David Kim, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant
David has been a remote member of the Goldstein Tax Advisors team since 2021.
David received his BS and MS in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign. He specializes in preparing and reviewing personal and business tax returns.
In his free time, David enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, checking out new restaurants and being stressed out by his Chicago sports teams.
Ariel Haughton, CPA, Senior Tax Manager
Ariel joined Goldstein Tax Advisors in the spring of 2022. She attended Chatham University, receiving her Master’s in Accounting in 2018. She specializes in preparing and reviewing personal and business tax returns and bookkeeping, QuickBooks, and tax projections.
When Ariel is at home, she likes working in her garden and spending time with her husband, two kids, and three cats.
Cortney Scott, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant
Cortney has been a remote member of the Goldstein Tax Advisors team since 2023. She earned both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Clemson University and is a licensed CPA. Cortney specializes in preparing individual and business taxes, as well as assisting clients with tax planning.
In her free time, Cortney enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and pets, cheering on the Clemson Tigers, baking sourdough, and traveling.
Hayly Allen, Tax Accountant
Hayly joined Goldstein Tax Advisors in the fall of 2023. She attended Robert Morris University, where she completed her Bachelor's degree in Accounting and her MBA with a certificate in Business Analytics. She specializes in individual income tax, non-profit exemption elections, and tax analysis.
She is currently studying for the CPA exam.
Justin Tannenbaum, Business Operations
Justin graduated from Penn State and joined the firm in August 2024. He wears many hats, handling everything from operations and business strategy to tax support, client management, and even some IT work. He enjoys taking on diverse responsibilities to keep things running smoothly.
In his free time, he enjoys traveling, attending sporting events, and watching live comedy.
Marika Durward, CPA, Senior Tax Accountant
Marika has been working in the tax industry since 2004. She received her Master’s in Accounting from the University of Colorado at Boulder and her CPA license in Colorado. For 8 years she worked as a contractor for a large variety of CPA firms all over the country. She has expertise with individuals, pass-through business entities, and multi-state returns.
In her free time she enjoys traveling, fitness, hiking, and going to metal concerts with her husband.
Savanna Pastore, Tax Accountant
Savanna is a senior at Chatham University pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, with plans to enter an MBA program after graduation. In her free time, she enjoys baking, exploring new coffee shops, and spending time with her dogs.
Patrick Shumar, Tax Accountant
Patrick joined Goldstein Tax Advisors in the fall of 2025. He attended Pennsylvania Western University – California where he received his Masters degree in Accounting. In his free time, he enjoys spending time outdoors, going to concerts, watching sporting events, and trying new restaurants.
He is currently studying for the CPA exam.
Penny Goldstein, Office Mascot
She will make sure you always claim the right dependents!