Jeff Engelbrecht is a Manager in LSL’s Tax & Advisory department, where he works side-by-side with business owners to help them grow, protect, and transition their companies with confidence. He brings a keen eye for tax strategy and a passion for turning complex technical rules into practical planning that helps clients reach both financial and personal goals. Whether he’s working with a founder planning retirement or a team looking to reinvest and expand, Jeff focuses on building long-term relationships grounded in trust, clarity, and smart decision-making.

Jeff built his tax career working with high-wealth individuals and complex business interests in Los Angeles, where he discovered how valuable strong client relationships can be. Later, he moved to Phoenix to put down roots with his family and joined a boutique firm, narrowing his focus to growing companies and the owners behind them.

With LSL, Jeff works closely with clients in construction and real estate offering everything from tax planning to compliance for partnerships, corporations, trusts, and exempt organizations. He helps business owners navigate multi-state issues, property tax matters, entity decisions, due diligence, and succession planning—always tailoring solutions to each client’s personal goals. Along the way, he has become a go-to resource for Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credits, and he is actively expanding his experience in Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) adoption, helping business owners transition into retirement while preserving their company’s future and leveraging powerful tax benefits.

Jeff values being the person clients call when the stakes are high. He approaches complex tax issues with clarity and empathy, helping business owners make decisions without stress or guesswork. For him, the reward is simple: seeing clients feel confident about their next move.  “Accounting is a language,” he says, “and if I can help people understand it, solve problems, and improve quality of life, that’s what makes this career worthwhile.”

Outside the office… Jeff’s happiest moments are spent with his wife and son, whether they’re taking it slow on a quiet day or going full throttle with motocross, football, NASCAR, and challenging anyone who will join him on the golf course.

Professional and Civic Involvement

Firm member, PrimeGlobal

Education

Bachelors in Accounting, New Mexico State University

Masters in Accounting, New Mexico State University