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Liza Nguyen: Winner – Women Leader in Accounting, Tax & Financial Advisory | International Women Awards 2026

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    Great Companies
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The 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies recognizes exceptional women leaders who are transforming industries through expertise, innovation, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.


Among this year's distinguished winners is Liza Nguyen, Founder and CEO of Wise Above Consulting, LLC, honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Accounting, Tax & Financial Advisory.


Based in Costa Mesa, California, USA, Liza has dedicated over 25 years to helping individuals, families, entrepreneurs, and small business owners build stronger financial futures. Through her expertise in accounting, tax planning, bookkeeping, financial strategy, and business consulting, she empowers clients with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed financial decisions while building long-term wealth and stability.


Company Overview

Founder: Liza Nguyen

Business: Wise Above Consulting, LLC

Location: Costa Mesa, California, USA

Founded: 2024

Category: Accounting, Tax & Financial Advisory

Industry: Accounting & Financial Services


Empowering Financial Success Through Education and Trust

Wise Above Consulting was established with one clear purpose—to help people understand their finances, reduce unnecessary financial stress, and make confident decisions that support long-term success.


Rather than simply preparing tax returns or maintaining financial records, the company partners with clients throughout every stage of their financial journey.

Its comprehensive services include:

  • Bookkeeping Services

  • Tax Preparation

  • Tax Planning & Tax Mitigation

  • Financial Planning

  • Retirement Planning

  • Payroll Services

  • Business Advisory

  • CFO Advisory

  • Tax Resolution

  • Life Insurance & Wealth Protection

  • Entity Formation

  • Business Growth Consulting


Every solution is personalized to each client's goals, ensuring individuals and businesses receive practical guidance that creates measurable financial results.


Building Relationships Beyond the Numbers

What makes Wise Above Consulting unique is its relationship-first philosophy.

Liza believes financial success begins with education, trust, and understanding—not paperwork.


Instead of treating clients as transactions, she invests time in learning about their personal goals, business aspirations, challenges, and future plans.

This concierge-style approach allows clients to receive:

  • Personalized Financial Strategies

  • Ongoing Tax Planning

  • Proactive Business Advice

  • Wealth-Building Guidance

  • Long-Term Financial Support

Her mission extends far beyond helping clients stay compliant.


She helps them understand why financial decisions matter and how those decisions influence their future.


That commitment has helped build lasting client relationships founded on integrity, transparency, and genuine care.


A Leadership Journey Built Over 25 Years

Before launching Wise Above Consulting, Liza built an impressive leadership career spanning more than two decades across multiple sectors of the financial services industry.

Her professional journey includes leadership roles in:

  • Wealth Management

  • Life Insurance

  • Banking Operations

  • Mortgage Lending

  • Tax Preparation

  • Tax Resolution

  • Financial Operations

  • Business Management


Throughout her career, she consistently focused on helping clients solve complex financial challenges while mentoring teams and developing future leaders.


Although she enjoyed professional success within corporate organizations, she realized that she wanted to create something that reflected her own values—where relationships, education, and personalized service would always come before profits.

That vision inspired the creation of Wise Above Consulting.


Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship

Leaving a successful corporate career was one of the biggest decisions of Liza's life.


After spending years climbing the corporate ladder, she chose to step away from security and build a business based entirely on her own philosophy.

The transition came with uncertainty.


Starting a business required courage, resilience, and unwavering belief in her experience.

Rather than allowing fear to hold her back, Liza trusted her vision and embraced entrepreneurship with confidence.


Today, Wise Above Consulting reflects everything she hoped to create—a business where clients receive honest advice, trusted guidance, and meaningful relationships that extend far beyond tax season.


Creating Financial Confidence for Individuals and Businesses

At the heart of Wise Above Consulting is a simple belief:

Financial education changes lives.

Many individuals and business owners feel overwhelmed by taxes, bookkeeping, financial planning, and compliance requirements.


Liza simplifies these complexities through education and practical guidance, helping clients:

  • Reduce tax liabilities legally

  • Improve cash flow

  • Build sustainable businesses

  • Protect personal and business assets

  • Prepare for retirement

  • Create generational wealth

  • Make confident financial decisions

Her work enables clients to focus on growing their businesses and achieving personal goals while knowing their financial future is in capable hands.


Leadership Rooted in Service

Liza believes true leadership is measured by the success of the people you help.

Beyond serving clients, she actively mentors professionals, supports entrepreneurs, and encourages women business owners to believe in their capabilities.

Her leadership philosophy centers on:

  • Integrity

  • Trust

  • Transparency

  • Personalized Service

  • Education

  • Continuous Growth

  • Community Support


She believes that empowering others with knowledge creates stronger businesses, stronger families, and stronger communities.


Advice for Women Entrepreneurs

Liza offers heartfelt advice for aspiring women entrepreneurs:

  • Believe in your vision even when the path feels uncertain.

  • Build relationships before you need them.

  • Never stop learning.

  • Surround yourself with supportive business communities.

  • Take consistent action every day.

She emphasizes:

Network your heart out. Every relationship you build has the potential to change your business. Believe in yourself, keep learning, and continue moving forward—one step at a time.

Her journey reminds women that entrepreneurship is never meant to be a solitary path. Growth happens through collaboration, persistence, and the courage to keep showing up.


The Future

Wise Above Consulting is committed to becoming a trusted financial partner for individuals and businesses across the United States.

Future goals include:

  • Expanding advisory services nationwide

  • Helping more entrepreneurs reduce taxes and build wealth

  • Growing financial education programs

  • Supporting more women-owned businesses

  • Developing long-term financial success strategies for clients

  • Building a community centered around financial empowerment


The vision is simple yet powerful:

To help individuals and businesses save more, grow more, preserve more, and leave a lasting legacy through trusted financial guidance.

Official Recognition

Liza Nguyen has been honored as the Winner – Women Leader in Accounting, Tax & Financial Advisory at the 8th International Women Awards 2026 by Great Companies, recognizing her outstanding contribution to financial education, tax advisory, business consulting, and empowering individuals and entrepreneurs through trusted financial leadership.



About the Awards

The International Women Awards by Great Companies celebrates women entrepreneurs, founders, executives, and innovators who are creating meaningful impact through leadership, excellence, innovation, and purpose-driven businesses. These awards recognize women who are inspiring positive change, empowering communities, and shaping the future across industries worldwide.


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