Within the firm, Andrew collaborates with every member of the team to refine service offerings, enhance systems, and strengthen client communication. He plays an active role in shaping pricing strategy, service design, and long-term firm vision, ensuring that The Phillips Group remains proactive rather than reactive in an evolving regulatory and economic environment.

Before co-founding the firm in 2021 with his wife Laura and acquiring a legacy family accounting practice, Andrew served in the U.S. Army as a medic and later worked as an emergency medical technician. Those early experiences shaped his leadership style and commitment to service. He also served as Director of Interns and Volunteers for the Newport Beach Film Festival, where he recruited, trained, and managed more than 50 interns and 400 volunteers for Orange County’s largest entertainment event. The eight-day festival regularly draws more than 50,000 attendees, and Andrew oversaw the systems, training, and team coordination required to execute at scale.

Andrew is deeply committed to serving his community. He serves on the Board of Directors for The Priority Center, formerly the Child Abuse Prevention Center of Orange County, an organization dedicated to ending the generational cycle of trauma. He also actively supports a range of local charities, including P.A.T.H. (People Assisting The Homeless), Fostering Unity, Second Harvest Food Bank, The Little Red Dog, and the American Red Cross. He champions The Phillips Group’s Compassion Initiative, a quarterly company-wide volunteer and philanthropy program that mobilizes resources and hands-on service in support of local nonprofits.

Outside of work and philanthropy, Andrew enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing golf, appreciating fine wine, and spending quality time with his wife Laura and their two dogs. He lives in Yorba Linda, California.