Cliff Scherwinski

ENROLLED AGENT (EA)

Cliff Scherwinski brings more than 30 years of tax experience to American Wealth Advisers, along with an extensive background in federal tax administration, compliance, and leadership. He holds a degree in accounting and began his career with two years in the private sector before joining the Internal Revenue Service.

During the first 10 years of his IRS career, Cliff worked as an auditor, examining individual, partnership, corporate, and trust tax returns. This experience exposed him to a wide range of tax situations and established the foundation for a career focused on understanding and applying complex tax law.

Over the following decade, Cliff expanded his responsibilities through analyst and management positions. In 2014, he advanced into an executive role specializing in compliance involving high-wealth individuals and pass-through entities. The IRS maintains dedicated Global High Wealth and Pass-Through Examinations functions for these complex areas of tax administration.

After retiring in March 2025, Cliff turned more of his attention to interests outside his professional career. In 2026, he joined American Wealth Advisers, contributing decades of tax knowledge and experience to the AWA team.

Family and travel play an important role in Cliff's life outside of work. He and his wife are working toward her goal of visiting all 50 U.S. states and all seven continents. He also enjoys spending time with their eight children and four grandchildren, often gathering with family to watch or play sports together.