David B. Weise, CPA
Senior Partner
Bachelor of Science, University of Arizona
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
Member, CA Society of Certified Public Accountants
David began his career with a well-respected national accounting firm in 1990. As an accountant, he worked in tax preparation, consulting, and auditing for both individuals and corporations.
In 1992, David successfully transitioned into business management after accepting a position with a business management firm in the San Fernando Valley. He quickly excelled as an accountant and business manager and developed his own clientele. In an effort to grow his client base and provide broader services, David left that firm in 1994 to work for an international business management firm. David's clientele continued to grow. Because he was unwilling to compromise his relationships with his clients, he decided to return to his former firm.
In 1999, he made his next big business move forming his own company. His firm was formed with an original staff of four employees. In 2005, there were close to 50 employees when David and his original partner ended their partnership and he formed the current firm of David Weise & Associates, Inc.
David has always maintained a balanced client base, comprised of music, television and motion picture, and sports clientele. With over 20 years of professional business management experience, David has developed invaluable relationships within the entertainment industry. These relationships have been beneficial in structuring deals which benefit multiple clients at a time.
In 2005, David was proud to announce the addition of Wayne Kamemoto. With his help, along with David's excellent business management skills, DWA continues to grow and expand its services.
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
Member, CA Society of Certified Public Accountants
David began his career with a well-respected national accounting firm in 1990. As an accountant, he worked in tax preparation, consulting, and auditing for both individuals and corporations.
In 1992, David successfully transitioned into business management after accepting a position with a business management firm in the San Fernando Valley. He quickly excelled as an accountant and business manager and developed his own clientele. In an effort to grow his client base and provide broader services, David left that firm in 1994 to work for an international business management firm. David's clientele continued to grow. Because he was unwilling to compromise his relationships with his clients, he decided to return to his former firm.
In 1999, he made his next big business move forming his own company. His firm was formed with an original staff of four employees. In 2005, there were close to 50 employees when David and his original partner ended their partnership and he formed the current firm of David Weise & Associates, Inc.
David has always maintained a balanced client base, comprised of music, television and motion picture, and sports clientele. With over 20 years of professional business management experience, David has developed invaluable relationships within the entertainment industry. These relationships have been beneficial in structuring deals which benefit multiple clients at a time.
In 2005, David was proud to announce the addition of Wayne Kamemoto. With his help, along with David's excellent business management skills, DWA continues to grow and expand its services.
Wayne Kamemoto, CPA, CGMA
Senior Partner
Bachelor of Science, University of Southern California
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
CGMA, Chartered Global Management Accountant
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Wayne began his professional career with eight years at the international Big Four accounting firm of Deloitte. He was a Tax Manager specializing in individual and corporate taxation.
Combining these skills with his interest in entertainment, this was followed by eight years at an international business management firm. There, Wayne managed the financial affairs of A-list entertainment industry clients including actors, models, recording artists, record labels, and event promoters.
Since 1999, Wayne has also been responsible for managing and consulting for music festivals across the United States that have attracted up to 65,000 people in a single day. These festivals featured the top acts in music and have since expanded to venues worldwide.
In 2005, Wayne joined DWA as a Partner. He continues to maintain his relationships with Grammy-award winning/multi-platinum artists he has serviced since 1994. He also nurtures developing acts and services a myriad of talent in the entertainment world. Additionally, he benefits his clients by utilizing his strong network to help structure business deals within the entertainment industry. With Partner David Weise, Wayne co-founded Safe 'n Sound Royalty Management in November 2005, which has since become a division of DWA.
Wayne was named Senior Partner in 2008. In 2013, he strategized the establishment of our UK office with its eventual Managing Partner, Scott Sartin.
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
CGMA, Chartered Global Management Accountant
Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Wayne began his professional career with eight years at the international Big Four accounting firm of Deloitte. He was a Tax Manager specializing in individual and corporate taxation.
Combining these skills with his interest in entertainment, this was followed by eight years at an international business management firm. There, Wayne managed the financial affairs of A-list entertainment industry clients including actors, models, recording artists, record labels, and event promoters.
Since 1999, Wayne has also been responsible for managing and consulting for music festivals across the United States that have attracted up to 65,000 people in a single day. These festivals featured the top acts in music and have since expanded to venues worldwide.
In 2005, Wayne joined DWA as a Partner. He continues to maintain his relationships with Grammy-award winning/multi-platinum artists he has serviced since 1994. He also nurtures developing acts and services a myriad of talent in the entertainment world. Additionally, he benefits his clients by utilizing his strong network to help structure business deals within the entertainment industry. With Partner David Weise, Wayne co-founded Safe 'n Sound Royalty Management in November 2005, which has since become a division of DWA.
Wayne was named Senior Partner in 2008. In 2013, he strategized the establishment of our UK office with its eventual Managing Partner, Scott Sartin.
Beth H. Sabbagh, CPA
Senior Partner
Bachelors of Arts, Loyola Marymount University
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
Beth began her professional career in the Los Angeles office of international accounting firm Ernst & Whinney. As a senior auditor she was involved in the planning and execution of fieldwork for a variety of corporate audits, including several large publicly traded companies. While this experience was invaluable for her professional development, Beth knew that auditing large corporate clients was not her preferred career choice. She then accepted a position with a small local firm specializing in tax and entertainment business management. There, Beth worked as a Senior Accountant preparing tax returns, compilations and projects for a wide variety of clients, including entertainers, professionals, investment partnerships and other businesses She soon realized that she wanted to focus primarily on business management. As an accountant with creativity (writing, drawing and painting), Beth found working in the entertainment industry satisfied both her love of the arts, as well as her logical and practical accounting side. She then joined another Los Angeles business management firm, where she became the primary accountant working on many of the firm's largest clients and handled royalty, tour and film/production accounting, as well as tax planning and special projects.
In 1996 Beth had the opportunity to join a business management firm in Seattle as a Senior Manager. After many years in Los Angeles, she decided to make the leap and relocate to the Pacific Northwest, which boasted a small but thriving music and film community. There Beth developed her own clientele, and eventually became a partner in the firm. She had clients ranging from legendary musicians and actors to small bands and independent film producers, many located outside the Seattle area. Ultimately after 10 years, Beth found she missed being in the heart of the entertainment industry (and the sun). so she decided to move back to Los Angeles where she joined David Weise and Associates in July 2006
At DWA Beth is excited to have the opportunity to work in a thriving organization with enthusiastic and talented people. DWA's philosophy of working closely with the clients and their professional advisers, and providing thorough, accurate and timely information, mirrors her own high standards The firm is a nice blend of youthful energy and the highest level of experience and professionalism, and Beth is proud to be a part of it.
In December 2008, Beth became a Partner at DWA.
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
Beth began her professional career in the Los Angeles office of international accounting firm Ernst & Whinney. As a senior auditor she was involved in the planning and execution of fieldwork for a variety of corporate audits, including several large publicly traded companies. While this experience was invaluable for her professional development, Beth knew that auditing large corporate clients was not her preferred career choice. She then accepted a position with a small local firm specializing in tax and entertainment business management. There, Beth worked as a Senior Accountant preparing tax returns, compilations and projects for a wide variety of clients, including entertainers, professionals, investment partnerships and other businesses She soon realized that she wanted to focus primarily on business management. As an accountant with creativity (writing, drawing and painting), Beth found working in the entertainment industry satisfied both her love of the arts, as well as her logical and practical accounting side. She then joined another Los Angeles business management firm, where she became the primary accountant working on many of the firm's largest clients and handled royalty, tour and film/production accounting, as well as tax planning and special projects.
In 1996 Beth had the opportunity to join a business management firm in Seattle as a Senior Manager. After many years in Los Angeles, she decided to make the leap and relocate to the Pacific Northwest, which boasted a small but thriving music and film community. There Beth developed her own clientele, and eventually became a partner in the firm. She had clients ranging from legendary musicians and actors to small bands and independent film producers, many located outside the Seattle area. Ultimately after 10 years, Beth found she missed being in the heart of the entertainment industry (and the sun). so she decided to move back to Los Angeles where she joined David Weise and Associates in July 2006
At DWA Beth is excited to have the opportunity to work in a thriving organization with enthusiastic and talented people. DWA's philosophy of working closely with the clients and their professional advisers, and providing thorough, accurate and timely information, mirrors her own high standards The firm is a nice blend of youthful energy and the highest level of experience and professionalism, and Beth is proud to be a part of it.
In December 2008, Beth became a Partner at DWA.
Glenn Frank, CPA
Partner
Bachelor of Science California State University, Northridge
(Business Administration - Accounting Theory and Practice)
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Glenn became involved in the entertainment business as a Senior Accountant at the Big Four accounting firm KPMG. With over sixteen years of experience in Southern California accounting firms, he has overseen the tax, business management and auditing services provided to various clientele, including high net worth individuals in the entertainment industry, independent recording labels, and television and motion picture studios. Glenn has been interviewed by Music Connection Magazine, where he offered his insights on personal financial and tax planning for musicians.
Glenn joined David Weise and Associates, Inc. in 2004 as Senior Manager to head the tax and accounting department. In conjunction with the firm's tour department, he consults on tax and business management issues that affect both the firm's international and domestic clients doing business here and abroad. At David Weise and Associates, Inc., Glenn draws from his extensive experience to ensure that the firm's clients not only maintain their financial independence, but also promote their future financial security.
In December 2008, Glenn became a Partner at DWA.
(Business Administration - Accounting Theory and Practice)
CPA, Certified with the California State Board of Accountancy
Member, California Society of Certified Public Accountants
Glenn became involved in the entertainment business as a Senior Accountant at the Big Four accounting firm KPMG. With over sixteen years of experience in Southern California accounting firms, he has overseen the tax, business management and auditing services provided to various clientele, including high net worth individuals in the entertainment industry, independent recording labels, and television and motion picture studios. Glenn has been interviewed by Music Connection Magazine, where he offered his insights on personal financial and tax planning for musicians.
Glenn joined David Weise and Associates, Inc. in 2004 as Senior Manager to head the tax and accounting department. In conjunction with the firm's tour department, he consults on tax and business management issues that affect both the firm's international and domestic clients doing business here and abroad. At David Weise and Associates, Inc., Glenn draws from his extensive experience to ensure that the firm's clients not only maintain their financial independence, but also promote their future financial security.
In December 2008, Glenn became a Partner at DWA.
Jon Payne
Partner
Bachelor of Science Middle Tennessee University
(Recording Industry Management- Entertainment Technology)
Jon began his career in Nashville at Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). He spent five years with BMI, working with the TV Data and International Departments while assisting the Information Technology Department with enhancing and improving data management.
In 2001, Jon accepted a position at Famous Music Publishing in Los Angeles. He spent more than four years gaining extensive knowledge about songwriter agreements, publishing, sub-publishing, auditing, income-tracking and administration.
Jon left Famous Music in 2005 for a Senior Analyst position at Warner Music Group and was soon promoted to Manager of the Rhino artist and publishing statement groups, ensuring accuracy in artist and publisher accountings. He assisted with the implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley initiative soon after Warner Music Group’s IPO, identifying and mitigating areas of potential exposure within the royalty accounting process.
Jon joined David Weise & Associates, Inc., in 2008 as Manager of Royalties and Publishing, eventually promoting to the title of Director of Royalties. He brings over twenty years of experience in various areas of recording industry administration. He provides royalty administration and auditing expertise to the firm, as well as to clients of Safe ‘n Sound Royalty Management.
In January 2015, Jon became a Partner at DWA.
(Recording Industry Management- Entertainment Technology)
Jon began his career in Nashville at Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI). He spent five years with BMI, working with the TV Data and International Departments while assisting the Information Technology Department with enhancing and improving data management.
In 2001, Jon accepted a position at Famous Music Publishing in Los Angeles. He spent more than four years gaining extensive knowledge about songwriter agreements, publishing, sub-publishing, auditing, income-tracking and administration.
Jon left Famous Music in 2005 for a Senior Analyst position at Warner Music Group and was soon promoted to Manager of the Rhino artist and publishing statement groups, ensuring accuracy in artist and publisher accountings. He assisted with the implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley initiative soon after Warner Music Group’s IPO, identifying and mitigating areas of potential exposure within the royalty accounting process.
Jon joined David Weise & Associates, Inc., in 2008 as Manager of Royalties and Publishing, eventually promoting to the title of Director of Royalties. He brings over twenty years of experience in various areas of recording industry administration. He provides royalty administration and auditing expertise to the firm, as well as to clients of Safe ‘n Sound Royalty Management.
In January 2015, Jon became a Partner at DWA.