At Dickens & Associates, LLP | Dickens Mass Consulting, our story isn’t just about business—it’s about legacy, purpose, and the kind of partnership you don’t find every day. We were built on two simple beliefs: do the right thing, always—and do it well.
This all started with a conversation between a father and daughter who had seen the inner workings of tax, law, and government from two very different perspectives—but both knew something had to change.
Brian Kelly, a lifelong public servant, spent decades inside the IRS and later at the top of TIGTA (Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration). His job? Investigate wrongdoing. Find fraud. Protect the integrity of the entire U.S. tax system. If something wasn’t right—he was the one who was called in to fix it. He built a reputation not just for results, but for being the kind of person who never compromised his principles. And back at home, his daughter was watching.
Kristin Dickens grew up inspired by her father’s values and shaped by his example. But her journey took her into the private world—into courtrooms, client meetings, and boardrooms—where she became a respected tax attorney and strategic advisor. She built her own career serving high-net-worth individuals, navigating complex estates, untangling corporate structures, and helping clients move through difficult transitions with grace and clarity.
But something was missing. Clients were confused. Firms were overwhelmed. And too many people were getting the wrong advice—or worse, no advice at all. Kristin saw the cracks. And so did Brian.
So they built something better.
Together, they founded Dickens & Associates, LLP with a shared vision: create a boutique firm that blended elite technical skill with true human trust. A place where clients didn’t just get results—they got clarity, discretion, and a real relationship. A place that worked with firms, not against them. A place that made space for both strategy and soul.
The firm quickly earned a reputation for taking on the complex cases—quietly fixing what others couldn’t. We worked behind the scenes with law firms, CPA firms, fiduciaries, and family offices to deliver white-labeled tax and legal support when it mattered most. No drama. No ego. Just clean work and real results.
Dickens Mass Consulting was born—offering a more agile, project-based approach to strategic consulting, embedded advisory, and special engagements. Whether helping a business clean up after an audit, building a tax plan from the ground up, or providing forensic clarity to messy books—we’ve been the team that others trust to handle it all, and handle it well.
We’re proud to operate in New York, Virginia, Washington, California, and Florida—but our clients span the country. And while we’ve grown in size and scope, we’ve never let go of the heart behind it all.
We’re still the father and daughter who built this from a kitchen table, determined to bring honor, honesty, and excellence into a space that desperately needed it. And we’re still showing up every day with that same energy—for our clients, for our partners, and for the future we’re helping build.
So whether you're here for a sensitive estate matter, a complex tax challenge, or a firm partnership that finally feels like alignment—you’re in the right place.
This is our story. Let’s make yours stronger.