Crystal Dixon

Crystal brings more than 10 years of accounting experience to Edwards & Associates, where she enjoys taking on new challenges and continuously expanding her knowledge. Before joining the firm, she worked as a tax accountant and built a strong foundation in accounting across a variety of roles. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Northwood University with concentrations in Marketing, Accounting, and Management, giving her a well-rounded perspective on business operations and financial reporting. 

Known for her “you name it, I’ll learn it” attitude, Crystal enjoys the variety that comes with working in public accounting, where no two days are the same and every new project presents an opportunity to learn something new. Her adaptability, strong analytical skills, and commitment to continuous growth help her provide dependable support to both her teammates and clients. 

Fun Facts

  • Crystal was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and now lives in Mansfield, Texas.
  • She’s the youngest of six siblings, with five brothers and one sister.
  • Crystal’s entrepreneurial spirit started early. She sold ice cream and candy in her neighborhood as a child.
  • She enjoys concerts, comedy shows, and basketball, and her favorite class in school was band, where she played the saxophone.
  • If she could travel anywhere in the world, she’d choose the Maldives. 

Edward Salinas

Meet Edward Salinas, one of our newest team members! 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year for Edward. On top of beginning his career at Edwards & Associates, he also graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas in May.

As a Staff Accountant, Edward’s responsibilities include tax preparation for individuals and small businesses, managing bookkeeping and payroll, and supporting the team with tax planning strategies. His detail-oriented mindset, commitment to learning, and problem-solving skills are a great asset to our team.

Edward is proud to call Mesquite home, where he enjoys spending time with his tight-knit family. Outside work, he’s active in his church and ALPFA (Association of Latino Professionals for America) and loves watching movies and collecting Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokémon cards.

Fun Facts:

  • A music lover at heart, Edward grew up performing in band, orchestra, and choir. He even won an award – All Region for Choir.
  • How many Edwards? Edward’s older brother, Eric, is Eric Edward Salinas, Edward is Edward Eric Salinas, and Edward works at Edwards & Associates! Confused yet?
  • If life were a movie, he’d be honored to have Ryan Gosling play him — though Gosling might need to brush up on his accounting and card-collecting skills!
  • Edward’s favorite book is The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis. Did you know the only character who appears in each of the seven books is Aslan?
  • Edward enjoys potatoes so much that if given a ticket to go anywhere on planet Earth, he would go straight to Idaho. He sure loves his spuds!

Kristian Allen

After earning his Bachelor of Science in Economics from the University of North Texas, Kristian completed a two-year internship with Edwards & Associates. In 2019, he joined us as a Staff Accountant where he handles everything from personal financial statements to comprehensive tax plans and returns.

Kristian chose this career as a practical fit for his personality and the opportunity to utilize his skills—meticulous attention to detail and a solid analytical brain. He thrives on learning and solving problems independently. However, his focus extends beyond mere numbers; Kristian is committed to helping people better understand their finances too.

Originally from Plano, TX, Kristian now resides in Aubrey with his wife and two children. Kristian has a hidden talent for playing the electric guitar and is a self-proclaimed foodie. An avid strength trainer and fitness enthusiast, he lifts heavy weights to even heavier music.

Fun Facts

  • If Kristian could pick any planet as his favorite, it would be Earth because there’s no place like home… especially when home has Blackberry cobbler and Texas Honey Whiskey ice cream (thanks, Beth Marie’s)!
  • His favorite class in school was Geometry. There’s just something about shapes and angles that “fit” him perfectly!
  • When it comes to pets, Kristian is definitely a dog person. 
  • Given the chance to travel anywhere, Kristian would head straight to Norway to see the stunning fjords, Northern Lights, and some Viking metal!