Our Story
Built by Entrepreneurs, for Entrepreneurs.
Bourque & McLucas was founded on a simple conviction: business owners and families deserve advisors who think like they do — strategically, relationally, and with a long view.
The Firm
A Different Kind of CPA Firm.
Most accounting firms are built around compliance. Bourque & McLucas was built around relationships. We started with the belief that the most valuable thing a CPA can offer isn't a tax return — it's judgment, perspective, and a trusted voice at the table when it matters most.
We serve business owners, entrepreneurs, and successful families across coastal Southern California. Our clients are building companies, managing wealth, planning transitions, and thinking about legacy. We're built to serve them at every stage of that journey.
Founder
Ryan Bourque
CPA · Business Advisory · Kingdom Builders Playbook
Ryan Bourque is a CPA and entrepreneur who has spent his career at the intersection of tax strategy, business advisory, and faith-driven leadership. He founded Bourque & McLucas with a vision for a firm that would serve business owners the way he wished he had been served — with deep technical expertise, genuine relationship, and a perspective shaped by stewardship.
Ryan is also the creator of the Kingdom Builders Playbook, a framework and resource for Christian business owners who want to integrate their faith with their work, wealth, and legacy. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and advisor on the topics of business ownership, wealth stewardship, and purpose-driven entrepreneurship.
Areas of Expertise
Partner
Chuck McLucas
CPA · 40+ Years Experience · Charitable Planning · Trust & Estate Taxation
Charles McLucas, CPA is a Partner at Bourque & McLucas CPAs with more than 40 years of experience serving individuals, families, business owners, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations. He is recognized for his expertise in charitable planning, Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) administration, estate and trust taxation, fiduciary accounting, and family wealth preservation strategies.
Chuck works closely with clients and their legal and financial advisors to develop thoughtful, tax-efficient solutions that preserve wealth, support charitable giving, and simplify complex financial matters. His collaborative, relationship-driven approach has earned the trust of generations of clients seeking experienced guidance for their families, businesses, and philanthropic goals.
Areas of Expertise
What We Believe
Principles That Shape Everything.
Stewardship
We believe our abilities, relationships, and resources are entrusted to us — not owned by us. This shapes how we serve clients, lead our team, and make decisions.
Excellence
We pursue technical mastery not as an end in itself, but because our clients deserve advisors who are genuinely excellent at what they do.
Relationships
We build long-term relationships, not transactional ones. We want to know where you've been, what you're building, and what matters most to you.
Wisdom
We aim to give counsel that is wise, not just technically correct. Good advice considers the whole picture — business, family, legacy, and values.
Our Mindset
We Think Like Business Owners.
Because many of us are. We understand the weight of payroll, the complexity of a business sale, the tension between growth and cash flow, and the desire to build something that outlasts you. That perspective doesn't come from a textbook — it comes from experience. And it shapes every conversation we have with our clients.
Let's build something together.
Whether you're growing a business, planning a transition, or thinking about legacy — we'd love to have a conversation.