Film and Television Professionals

Chris Bucci is the Chief Executive Officer of Ground Control Business Management, where he has led the firm's evolution into a global powerhouse of over 500 professionals. Under his leadership, GCBM has redefined the industry through strategic growth initiatives, the development of proprietary technology, and a culture intentionally built to support both clients and employees.

Beyond his role as CEO, Chris personally serves a highly selective group of top-tier clients at the top of their respective industries. With a deep understanding of each client's vision, priorities, and risk profile, he takes an executive and collaborative approach to navigating complexity, unlocking opportunity, and driving sustained growth.

Core Competencies: Strategic Financial Leadership — oversight of Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals and complex financial structures. Client-Centric Advisory — guidance and execution of strategic growth for individuals and their closely held companies, advising on multiple $100MM+ client transactions. Growth and Transaction Advisory — vast experience in M&A advisory having merged in and acquired over 7 firms in the past 5 years for Ground Control.

Martin Meeks, J.D., CPA, is a licensed attorney and CPA. He earned a B.S. in Accounting from Pepperdine University and a Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School. Martin began his accounting career at Price Waterhouse in the audit department, which included several fraud detection audits, while serving a range of clients from multinational corporations to specialized small industries. After leaving PW, Martin joined a business management firm that eventually became Philpott Meeks before being acquired by GCBM.

Martin now brings nearly four decades of experience as a strategic advisor and architect of financial planning. He specializes in financial and generational planning, advising high-net-worth families and professionals across multiple industries. Martin's expertise spans investments, retirement and estate planning, budgeting, tax strategy, and long-term wealth preservation, with a focus on delivering thoughtful solutions to all principals and their heirs.

Aaron Philpott, CPA, has more than 25 years of experience in tax, business management, and financial advisory services, working with some of the entertainment industry's most accomplished artists, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals.

Following in the footsteps of his father, Bob Philpott, Aaron represents the second generation of a family dedicated to helping clients navigate the financial complexities that accompany successful careers. Aaron is known for building enduring relationships grounded in trust, discretion, and exceptional client service.

He believes that business management extends far beyond tax returns and financial statements — it is about thoughtful guidance, anticipating challenges, and creating stability that allows clients to focus on their personal and professional passions. Aaron earned his degree from the University of Arizona and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Steve Savitsky has had a long career in business management spanning more than 30 years. His core practice includes showrunners, writers, directors, and composers in the Film/TV universe. He also handles and manages high-net-worth individuals and families.

Throughout his career Steve has been known to be discreet and extremely private with his clientele. He has been recognized as a top business manager among his peers for many years and in 2020 received the Hollywood Reporter Icon Award. Steve graduated from UCSB in 1987 with a business economics degree.

Nick Parkinson has been in practice for 20 years. During that time, he became a member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation and a Fellow of the Association of Taxation Technicians. He specializes in advising entertainment and sports professionals, including international tax planning, tax residency and double taxation treaty planning.

Nick has significant experience advising clients and their production companies covering all aspects from initial start up to large-scale companies with multiple projects in production. He also works closely with his business management clients and their wider team, ensuring all aspects of their financial affairs are looked after.

Bhav Ratan is a Tax Director with over 18 years of experience advising high-net-worth talent in the film, television and entertainment industries. She works with actors, directors, producers and other creative professionals, providing strategic UK and international tax advice at every stage of their careers.

Her expertise includes foreign entertainer taxation, UK and overseas personal tax compliance, social security and HMRC enquiries. She advises talent on the tax implications of international productions, commercial endorsements and other cross-border earnings, while also supporting production companies with their UK withholding tax obligations.

Bhav is recognised for her collaborative approach and ability to simplify complex tax issues. She is a member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and serves on the West Midlands committee of Women in Tax.