Giovanni Cuarez (Gio) began his financial career at Paramount Pictures as a “page”, while studying for his Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Gio worked his way up into the Network Television Estimating Department, where he gained practical knowledge and experience in the art of budgeting for over a dozen Prime-time Television Shows. After leaving Paramount Pictures, Gio earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration. He immediately began working as a freelance Line Producer and filmmaker for various independent film companies and small business owners/advertisers, which lead him to acquire licenses in Life, Health, and Property & Casualty Insurance, and worked for a Production Insurance Brokerage for over 15 years. While working as a Production Insurance Broker, Gio also registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the California Tax Education Council (CTEC) and started a Tax Preparation Service for entertainment professionals, independent film companies and small business owners. Gio recently joined Capital Management Services (CMS), where his knowledge and experience will be a welcomed addition.