Arnie founded Castellano & Associates in 1987.  He established the firm to include a financial planning service integrated with quality tax planning and preparation along with numerous other accounting services.  Arnie provides tax services to over 1,000 clients per year.  His financial planning and tax expertise have assisted countless individuals and business entities with substantial tax savings over the years. 

Arnie graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Evangel College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Louisiana Society of Certified Public Accountants.  Arnie is the husband to Dee Ann Castellano and the proud father of their two sons, Connor and Carson, and one daughter, Allie-Marie.  The Castellano Family are active members of Shreveport Community Church.