HCVT
Tax-centered accounting and advisory firm serving private companies, public businesses, investment groups, family offices and high-net-worth clients.
- Highest 2026 tier: Tier II
- Tax, accounting and business advisory firm
- Corporate Tax Advisory
Overview
HCVT was founded in 1991 and has developed a significant tax, audit and business-management platform. Its clients include middle-market companies, real estate groups, private-equity-backed businesses, closely held enterprises and family offices.
Corporate tax work spans entity planning, transaction tax, international tax, state and local tax, real estate taxation, credits and incentives and longer-term ownership planning. The firm’s private-client capabilities are relevant where corporate and shareholder tax issues intersect.
HCVT is included in one 2026 Advisory Ranking category. The highest recorded classification is Tier II.
Firm facts
| Legal name | Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Firm type | Tax, accounting and business advisory firm |
| Principal offices | Los Angeles, Westlake Village, Long Beach, Pasadena, Encino, Fort Worth, Park City |
| Primary focus | Private company, transaction and owner-related tax planning |
| Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner | Vicken Haleblian |
| Highest 2026 Advisory Ranking tier | Tier II |
Principal activities
Corporate tax advisory
Tax planning, structuring, compliance coordination and support for corporate tax departments.
International and transaction tax
Cross-border planning, transaction support, transfer pricing and ownership-structure analysis.
Tax operations and incentives
Tax accounting, provision support, credits, incentives, indirect tax and technology-enabled processes.
HCVT works with clients on assignments that may combine strategy, specialist analysis, implementation support and organizational adoption. The precise scope depends on the mandate, sector, geography and client requirements.
Sector and mandate coverage
Sector coverage
- Corporate and private businesses
- Technology
- Manufacturing
- Financial services
- Real estate
- Consumer markets
Tax and mandate types
- Corporate tax planning
- International tax
- Transaction tax
- Tax accounting and provision
- State and local tax
- Credits and incentives
Market position
HCVT is positioned as a tax, accounting and business advisory firm. Its relevance reflects the depth of its tax specialization, corporate-client orientation, technical delivery model and ability to support complex or recurring tax requirements.
Distinctive focus: Tax-heavy middle-market advice connecting business structuring, transactions, real estate and ownership considerations.
Competitive context
HCVT competes with tax-led professional-services firms, independent accounting networks, specialist consultancies and tax-technology platforms. The relevant peer set varies by jurisdiction, client size, tax type and whether the mandate requires strategic advice, compliance execution, specialist documentation or software.
Comparable firms are selected according to overlap in business model, client segment, service coverage, geographic activity and mandate profile. Inclusion does not imply equivalence in scale, ranking or market position.
Leadership
| Person | Current position | Institutional background |
|---|---|---|
| Vicken Haleblian | Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner | Firm leadership and tax advisory |
Leadership information reflects the public sources reviewed for this profile. View the firm’s website ↗
Corporate and regulatory information
HCVT provides tax, accounting, advisory or tax-technology services. The precise professional and regulatory framework depends on the contracting entity, jurisdiction and engagement scope.
View registered-entity details
| Principal entity | Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP |
| Professional status | Service- and jurisdiction-specific |
| Headquarters | Los Angeles |
| Primary jurisdiction | United States |
Principal offices
- Los Angeles
- Westlake Village
- Long Beach
- Pasadena
- Encino
- Fort Worth
- Park City
Rankings and recognition
Ranking inclusion is editorially determined. The existence or maintenance of a Wiki profile does not influence ranking eligibility, tier or position.
Related Economy analysis
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- Middle-Market Private Equity: Returns, Scale and Manager Selection
- Private Equity Technology Due Diligence in the AI Era
- The Silent Reshuffle of the Advisory Market
Related institutions and subjects
Sources and data transparency
The profile is based on the following publicly available institutional, regulatory and editorial sources:
- Tax Services — corporate tax, specialty tax or tax-technology capabilities.
- HCVT — firm overview, services and institutional information.
- Advisory Ranking — Top 30 Corporate Tax Advisory 2026 — inclusion and tier classification.
