Meet the team

efficient accountants, strong process and clear communication are key to our clients’ financial peace of mind

Our team of accountants is highly trained to be diligent, responsive, and detail-oriented—customizing every report, communication, and accounting control to align with your unique business goals and personal financial needs.

Featured Team Members:

Maria Struve

Maria Struve has built a career on bringing order, insight, and structure to the financial lives of those who move fast and think big. With over two decades of experience in public accounting, operations, and wealth management, she’s become a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals who rely on her for more than just the numbers. She connects the dots— between tax strategy and business growth, between compliance and peace of mind.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her two children, exploring trails across the Bay Area, attending concerts, and hosting gatherings for family and friends.

Specialties: Hiring, Training, Communicating, Wealth Management, Accounting Procedures, Financial Reporting, Business Growth, Tax Strategy, Value Creation

Learn more about Maria.

Teri Barajas

Teri is a seasoned accounting professional with over 20 years of experience spanning real estate, trust reconciliation, and property management. She managed complex audits, streamlined reporting systems, and supported enterprise-scale infrastructure during her decade at The Walt Disney Company.

Known for her precision and reliability, Teri brings structure and clarity to every ledger. She’s fluent in QuickBooks, Yardi, and AppFolio, and she enjoys tackling large, challenging projects and seeing the positive results.

Away from the office, she loves doing things for others. Whether that’s crocheting baby blankets and beanies to donate to the local hospital or cooking a large meal for friends and family.

Specialties: Trust Account Reconciliation, Real Estate Contracts, Project Management, QuickBooks, Yardi, AppFolio

Julian Paiz

Julian brings a sharp analytical eye and collaborative spirit to MSI. As a Senior Accountant, he excels at high-volume bookkeeping, internal controls, and intricate Excel projects. He has experience in both corporate accounting and client-facing roles and, as a result, thrives at the intersection of numbers and relationships, often turning raw data into actionable insights. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration from San Jose State University.

Julian loves learning how things work and, on weekends, is either tinkering with his BMW or working on his custom PC.

Specialties: Excel, QuickBooks, P&L Statements, Account Management, Bank Account Audits

Hunter Ingle

Hunter is a seasoned accounting professional with a mathematics background, blending analytical rigor with clear, consistent communication. A QuickBooks, Sage, and Excel expert, he specializes in bookkeeping, payroll, and cash forecasting. He’s experienced in managing payroll for multiple companies, reconciling bank statements across platforms, and maintaining ledger records with accuracy and discretion.

He received his BA in mathematics from San Francisco State and his associate’s degree in accounting from Foothill College.

On weekends, you’ll find him playing Dungeons & Dragons with his friends, cat-sitting for his neighbors, or walking Carmel Beach.

Specialties: QuickBooks, Sage, Excel, Data Entry, Payroll, Bookkeeping, Cash Planning