Senior Audit/Tax Manager
Phone: (646) 380-4976
Cell: (646) 369-2930
Fax: (347) 436-9526
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
aaguanno@pntax.com
ANNEMARIE AGUANNO, CPA joined Presti & Naegele in 2006. She received her BS degree in Accounting from Hofstra University. Her prior experience includes 13 years providing accounting, auditing and tax services for Broadway and touring theatrical productions. She now provides her expertise in accounting and taxation for small business and not-for-profit organizations, provides outsourced CFO services, and looks for new ventures to build the firm. She also performs audits of small business, not-for-profit organizations, homeowners associations, and employee benefit plans through a separate entity. Annemarie is a member in good standing with the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. She is also an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Staff
Phone: (646) 380-4994
Fax: (412) 451-8602
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
sacrich@pntax.com
STEPHANIE ACRICH Joined Presti & Naegele in 2018. She is currently pursuing a Masters in Taxation from Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business, with a concentration in accounting. She will complete her MS Tax in 2019 and plans to pursue her CPA license. She brings five years of experience working as a buyer in the retail industry. Stephanie is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Consultant
Phone: (646) 757-2708
Fax: (424) 298-4326
Certified QuicksBooks ProAdvisor
Jbleznick@pnatc.com
Joshua Bleznick joined Presti & Naegele in 2019. He earned his BS degree in Finance and International Business from Ithaca College. He has worked in public accounting for over five years providing technology solutions for small to mid-size businesses. He has extensive knowledge with business processes and procedures, as well as Sage 50 and Zoho Finance. Josh is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Senior Consultant
Phone: 646-380-4983
Cell: 929-266-6765
Fax: 347-380-8618
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
kcavataio@pnatc.com
KRISTIN E. CAVATAIO, CPA joined Presti & Naegele in 2012. She received her BS degree in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University and received her MBA in Finance, with Advanced Certifications in both Public Accounting and International Business, from Iona College. Kristin brings client-oriented experience from over ten years working in the service industry in addition to three years working as a billing coordinator for a NYC law firm. She began with Presti & Naegele specializing in corporate, partnership and individual taxation and has now transitioned to a Consultant with the Accounting Technology Department. Kristin is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Supervisor
Phone: (646) 380-4977
Cell: (914) 262-2282
Fax: (646) 496-9123
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
tcocozza@pntax.com
TIFFANY COCOZZA, CPA joined Presti and Naegele in 2016. She earned her BBA in Accounting, and MBA in Finance with Advanced Certificates in Public Accounting and International Business from Iona College. Her prior experience consists of 3 years in general business accounting services, business taxation in various industries, as well as tax preparation and planning for high net worth individuals. Additionally, her practice includes preparation, compilation, and review of financial statements. Tiffany is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, Manhattan chapter. Tiffany is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
ANDREA COTTON joined Presti & Naegele in 2017. With an extensive 17 year experience in business administration, Andrea is a versatile professional administrative assistant, adept at providing client support, streamlining office operations and handling multiple projects simultaneously.
Tax Manager
Phone: 646-757-2707
Cell: 347-712-7271
Fax: 646-666-7120
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
afarrell@pntax.com
ANGELICA FARRELL, CPA joined Presti & Naegele in 2015. She earned her BBA and MBA degrees in Accounting from Pace University. Angelica’s prior experience consists of three years in bookkeeping, accounting, individual taxation, business taxation and auditing services. She is now continuing to specialize in individual and business taxation as well as general auditing and accounting services, at Presti & Naegele. Angelica is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Consulting Manager
Phone: (646) 380-4987
Fax: (347) 436-9525
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
aflores@pntax.com
ALEX FLORES joined Presti & Naegele in 2009. Prior to working at Presti & Naegele Alex held various accounting positions with a specialization in QuickBooks. In 2003 Alex helped develop a QuickBooks training program for low income co-ops which were part of the New York City’s HDFC program. In addition to being an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor, Alex is a Crystal Reports developer and custom reporting expert.
Tax Supervisor
Phone: (646) 757-2704
Fax: (347) 436-9529
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
lforman@pntax.com
LEE FORMAN, CPA, MBA joined Presti & Naegele in 2015. He graduated from Boston University with a BS degree in Communications and received his MBA, with a concentration in accountancy, at Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business. He brings three years of experience working with ERP systems, most recently as a Finance Coordinator in the entertainment industry. Lee is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Kiriaki Giannoulas joined Presti & Naegele in 2016. She is currently a student in the Macaulay Honors College at Baruch College. She will receive her BBA in Accounting in 2020 and plans on following the CPA track. She has experience with bookkeeping and individual taxation. Kiriaki is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
Senior Consultant
Phone: (646) 979 4904
Fax: (347) 436 9124
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
mgriggs@pnatc.com
MICHAEL GRIGGS joined Presti & Naegele in 2015. He received his BS degree in Accounting from York College of Pennsylvania. He has worked in various industries to provide technology solutions for over four years, working with enterprise hardware and software packages. Michael is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor with extensive experience in QuickBooks Cloud Hosting Services.
Tax Staff
Phone: (646) 380-4989
Fax: (412) 451-8621
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
shalpern@pntax.com
SCOTT HALPERN joined Presti & Naegele in 2018. He graduated from James Madison University in 2016 with a B.B.A in Accounting. He has completed his M.S. in Accounting. Scott has passed all parts of the CPA exam. Scott is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Senior Tax Manager
Phone: (646) 380-4979
Cell: (347) 385-7905
Fax: (347) 436-9531
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
ekoumniotes@pntax.com
ELIAS KOUMNIOTES joined Presti & Naegele in December 2006. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Accounting from Queens College. With over 12 years of experience in Public Accounting, Elias has serviced Business and Individual clients of all sizes, operating in multiple states and local jurisdictions. He specializes in Corporation, Partnership and Individual Taxation. Elias is also an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 380-4991
Cell: (516) 384-3637
Fax: (347) 436-9534
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
mkrauciunas@pntax.com
MICHAEL KRAUCIUNAS, MBA joined Presti & Naegele in October 2012. He graduated from Hofstra University with a BBA degree in Finance and received his MBA in Accounting from Molloy College. He currently specializes in Business, Individual, and Not-For-Profit Taxation, as well as preparation of financial statements for clients across various industries. Michael is a Certified Quickbooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Staff
Phone: (646) 380-4988
Cell: (917) 392-9842
Fax: (646) 308-9208
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
ILi@pntax.com
Ivy Y. Li joined Presti & Naegele in 2018. She graduated from Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York with MS degree in Accountancy. She brings with A/P and financial reporting experience from previous interns. Ivy is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 998-7646
Fax: (347) 368-0537
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
dluca@pntax.com
DANNY E. LUCA, joined Presti & Naegele in 2016. He obtained his BSBA in Accounting from the Lebow College of Business of Drexel University. He brings with him previous A/P and bookkeeping experience from his time at an asset management firm. Danny is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 380-4983
Cell: (516) 524-3427
Fax: (347) 436-9174
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
dmanister@pntax.com
DAVID MANISTER joined Presti & Naegele in 2012. He graduated from C.W. Post University with a BS degree in Accounting. His experience includes providing proper guidance in the development and maintenance of bookkeeping best practices for clients across a wide scope of industries. He assists his clients with all of their Business and Individual Taxation needs as well as with general accounting services. David is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
LINDSAY MCGUIRE joined Presti & Naegele in 2014. She holds a BA degree in Communications from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Lindsay comes from a Public Relations background and brings over six years of client relations and administration experience. In addition to providing internal support to the firm, Lindsay also serves as a client liaison and monitors administrative details to serve Presti & Naegele clients with excellence.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 798-0659
Cell: (646) 592-0734
Fax: (347) 436-9132
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
amikelinich@pntax.com
ADAM MIKELINICH, joined Presti & Naegele in 2016. He received his BS degree in Accounting from Long Island University Post. He brings experience from Figliozzi & Company CPA where he was responsible for Medicare and Medicaid audits. Adam is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Senior Administrator
Phone: (646) 998-7649
Cell: (646) 358-0125
Fax: (646) 200-5243
lmisiti@pntax.com
LISA MISITI joined Presti & Naegele in 2014. She graduated from Fordham University with a BA degree in Communications and Business Economics. She comes from a global sourcing and development background. Her professional experience includes project and cost management, as well as global vendor management at Ralph Lauren and Ann Taylor. Lisa works closely with the partners to optimize service excellence to clients and provide a positive work environment for staff.
Senior Administrator
Phone: (646) 998-7647
Fax: (424) 298-4317
Damaris Molina joined Presti & Naegele in 2019. She graduated from Queens College with a BA degree in English. With over eight years of administration experience, her professional background includes administration positions in both the Construction field and the United States Health System.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 380-4985
Cell: (516) 395-8041
Fax: (347) 436-9535
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
inesterova@pntax.com
IRINA NESTEROVA joined Presti & Naegele in 2006. She earned her BS degree in Accounting from Bishkek College and her second BS degree in Accounting from the State University of New York. She specializes in the preparation of individual income tax returns, payroll, and sales tax returns. Her public accounting experience began as a Chief Accountant where she was responsible for all accounting functions including monthly closings, quarterly tax reports, financial statements, and internal auditing. Irina is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Business Development
Phone: (646) 380-4998
Cell: (917) 592-2823
Fax: (347) 436-9532
spercudani@pntax.com
STEPHEN PERCUDANI joined Presti & Naegele in 2011. Stephen brings 12 years of entrepreneurial acumen to Presti & Naegele. He worked internationally in the sports and entertainment field for six years. Prior to that, he operated a full-service marketing firm in New York. Stephen’s previous experience makes him a valuable asset in the area of business development at the firm.
Tax Supervisor
Phone: (646) 380-4978
Cell: (718) 986-6186
Fax: (347) 436-9542
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
vpeck@pntax.com
VICTORIANA PECK joined Presti & Naegele in 2000. She attended the Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York studying Business Administration and has prior experience selling real estate in New York State. With over fifteen years’ experience, Victoriana works on corporation tax issues as well as general accounting for the firm's business and individual clients. Victoriana is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Senior Administrator
Phone: (646) 998-7645
Cell: (973) 396-7382
Fax: (347) 331-0983
lrobey@pntax.com
LINDSAY ROBEY joined Presti & Naegele in 2018. She received a BA degree in Communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University. With over six years of administration experience, her professional background includes administration positions in various industries such as Public Relations, Information Technology and Real Estate firms.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 380-4996
Fax: (412) 451-8627
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
jscarpa@pntax.com
JUSTIN SCARPA joined Presti & Naegele in 2018. He earned his BS and MS degrees in Accounting from Binghamton University. His prior experience consists of 2 years in conducting audit services for large
Manufacturing and Not-For-Profit entities, and tax preparation for various Individuals, Partnerships and
Corporations. Additionally, his practice includes preparation, compilation, and review of financial
statements. Justin is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Senior
Phone: (646) 380-4997
Cell: (516) 502-8159
Fax: (412) 428-9269
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
sshah@pntax.com
SAHIL SHAH joined Presti & Naegele in 2018. He earned his BS degree in Business Management with a concentration in Accounting from Boston University. He brings two years of experience assisting clients with their bookkeeping, general accounting services as well as the preparation of individual, corporate and partnership tax returns. Sahil is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Systems and Network Consultant
Phone: (646) 757 2706
Cell: (555) 555 - 5555
Fax: (347) 436 9118
psorra@pntax.com
PEETER SORRA joined Presti & Naegele in 2015. In his role as IT Support, he maintains and optimizes the firm’s network environment. He assists employees with any technological issues and serves as the IT advisor for the partners, as well as the rest of the firm. Peeter is A+ certified and continually builds on his education to stay well-versed in the IT field.
Tax Manager
Phone: 646-798-0657
Cell: 516-885-9263
Fax: 708-842-0360
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
ttasch@pntax.com
TRACY TASCH, CPA joined Presti & Naegele in 2015. Tracy holds a BS degree in Accounting from SUNY Albany and a MS degree in Taxation from Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York. She brings over ten years of experience in servicing individual, corporate, partnership, and not-for-profit tax clients. Her experience includes two years as a professional tax administrator which allowed her to gain valuable knowledge of aspects of client engagements, processes, and procedures. Tracy is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Senior Tax Manager
Phone: (646) 380-4972
Cell: (917) 670-1101
Fax: (347) 436-9536
Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
lvarela@pntax.com
LISA VARELA joined Presti & Naegele in 1988. She specializes in corporation, partnership and individual taxation and has experience in the areas of estate, trust and gift taxation, pension plans, and small business consulting. Lisa is an Advanced Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
Tax Manager
Phone: (646) 380-4984
Cell: (718) 715-6584
Fax: (646) 200-5242
Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor
tzanata@pntax.com
THOMAS J. ZANATA, CPA joined Presti & Naegele in 2013. He graduated from Bernard M. Baruch College of the City University of New York with a BBA degree in Accounting and received a MS degree in Accounting from Pace University. He brings client-oriented experience from over six years in the service industry, as well as experience with bookkeeping, individual taxation, and corporate taxation. Thomas is a Certified QuickBooks ProAdvisor.
