We provide a wide variety of accounting, tax, and financial management services tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Our firm provides services to hundreds of clients in 26 states, as well as internationally. Our team have extensive experience in accounting services, advisory services, and tax planning and compliance. Whether it’s for tax preparation, trusts or estate planning, business advisory and business-succession planning, or general business advisory, our team works with our clients every step of the way to insure our clients needs are met beyond expectation.
Christopher A. Gaun, CFE, CPA
Upon completing his education, Chris began a career at the Internal Revenue Service as an agent performing audits on corporations in the Manhattan District. Mr. Gaun received several performance awards, including one for his “Superior Tax Law Interpretation." He quickly worked his way up the ranks of the IRS, including mentor to other Treasury Agents. Having this unique experience provided a wealth of tax knowledge upon starting his private practice in 1990.
Chris has over 30 years of experience in wealth and business management, as well as personal financial management, corporate, partnership, and trust & estate planning. With both business and individual clientele based globally, issues of international business and international taxation compliance has become a growing area of expertise.
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Licensed NYS Certified Public Accountant – CPA
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Certified Fraud Examiner – CFE
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Registered Investment Advisor – Series 65
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA
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New York State Society of CPAs - NYSSCPA
EDUCATION
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St. Johns University - MBA
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Queens College - B.S. in Accounting
Lukas C. Gaun, CPA
At the end of his undergraduate at Quinnipiac University, Lukas realized that working alongside his father, a knowledgeable and well-respected wealth advisor, was a prudent career choice. He decided to pursue his Master’s Degree in Accounting locally on Long Island, while working and gaining outside experience at reputable firms in Midtown Manhattan. After gaining several years of experience in accounting and tax services at outside firms, he decided to join his father’s practice. Lukas is a licensed CPA in the state of New York, as well as a registered investment advisor and is currently finishing up his Certified Financial Planning (CFP) certification.
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Licensed NYS Certified Public Accountant – CPA
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Registered Investment Advisor - Series 65
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA
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New York State Society of CPAs - NYSSCPA
EDUCATION
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NYU – Professional Certificates, Certified Financial Planner
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SUNY Old Westbury – M.S. in Accounting
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Quinnipiac University – B.S. in Management
John F. Dennehy Jr, CPA
John has extensive tax and accounting knowledge from over 20 years of experience. Having also followed in his father's footsteps, John worked alongside his father at a young age whom was both a CPA and a detective for the NYPD. John is a licensed CPA in NYS, as well as a licensed securities professional having passed the Series 7, 63, & 65. His experience includes personal, corporate, partnership, estate and trust tax laws, as well as governmental audit representation. He has served as a volunteer trustee, treasurer, and advisor for numerous North Shore community groups
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Licensed NYS Certified Public Accountant – CPA
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FINRA licensed securities professional - Series 7, 63, 65
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants - AICPA
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New York State Society of CPAs - NYSSCPA
EDUCATION
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Saint Leo University - B.S in Accounting (Magna Cum Laude)
Howard N. Aranoff, Esq.
Howard's vast experience in estate planning areas such as wills, estates, and trusts is essential to the growth and preservation of our clients assets. Also, his knowledge and interpretation of contract law has been critical in both the creation and assessment of business and real estate transactions. Howard is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, as well as the Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, since 1990. Howard is married with two children, and has been a volunteer firefighter on the North Shore for the past 20 years.
Professional Designations & Affiliations
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Licensed N.Y.S Attorney
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Admitted to practice law in the State of New York and the Federal Court in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
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American Bar Association
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New York State Bar Association
EDUCATION
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Cornell University - BS in Political Science
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State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law - JD
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