“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.”
What do you enjoy most about working with clients?
I enjoy helping clients solve their problems and save money related to their taxes.
How do you help clients #BeMore?
I work closely with clients and clients’ financial advisors and estate attorneys on wealth planning, including estate planning, gift planning and charitable giving planning.
What issues in the community do you care most about, and how does it motivate you?
I love animals. I believe they have intelligence and emotions. Their lives matter.
What makes you get up in the morning, and how does it impact your work style?
I feel energized by the prospect of unleashing my potential and being my best every day.
What is your proudest professional moment, and why?
Every time I hear people tell me how much they enjoyed working with me, I feel proud of the work I do and my ability to help my clients.
Diana Xuan Gallagher, CPA, leads GHJ’s High Net Worth Practice. She specializes in providing tax compliance and consulting services to high-net-worth individuals, family offices and closely held businesses.
She has over 20 years of experience in advising business owners, entertainers, investors and founders in the private equity, venture capital, hedge and real estate fund industries. She assists with tax planning for complex personal transactions, charitable giving and wealth transfer strategies. Based in Los Angeles, Diana also has specific expertise in California state individual and trust taxation matters.
Prior to joining GHJ in 2024, Diana was a tax director of a Big Four accounting firm. She is a member of CalCPA and AICPA.
Diana has a B.A. degree from Ningbo University in China, an MBA degree from Pepperdine University’s Graziadio Business School and an MST degree from Golden Gate University’s School of Taxation.
Areas of Expertise
Fun Facts
Favorite place in the world:
Too many to list — Machu Picchu, Tuscany, Paris, Kyoto, Hawaii, Hangzhou (my hometown) and many more.
Favorite music/band/singer:
Classical
Favorite movie or book of all time:
of all time:
One word that best describes me:
Intrigued
When I am not working, you will catch me doing this:
Traveling
