An Associate Partner at the firm, Chris began his accounting career at Alloy Silverstein in 2007. Since then, he has developed a specialty in providing a wide range of accounting, tax planning, and consulting services to professional athletes and PGA Tour professionals, especially regarding international taxation issues. In addition to his niche with athletes, Chris enjoys working with family entertainment centers and other businesses in the amusement and hospitality industry. He also works with traditional businesses such as professional services, real estate, construction, physicians, and medical offices. Chris has represented and testified on behalf of clients before the Philadelphia Tax Review Board. He is actively involved in the firm's litigation support and business valuation practice areas and attended the NJCPA 2019 Business Valuation and Litigation Services Conference.
Chris is an active member of International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) and the New Jersey Attractions Association (NJAA), where he also serves on the Golf Committee.
As Director of Cloud Services, Chris is a leading member of the firm's internal Technology and Computer Committee where he is responsible for evaluating new software and programs and keeping the firm abreast of technological advances and updates. He became Alloy Silverstein's first Xero certified professional, assists other team members in achieving their Xero certification, and has represented the firm at Xerocon and regional Xero events to keep our firm up-to-date on cloud-based accounting best practices. Chris is also our clients' trainer and point-of-contact when they begin their transition to Xero and Alloy Silverstein's business process outsourcing services.
After graduating from Rutgers University-Camden in 2011, Chris achieved his Masters in Taxation and Financial Planning from Widener University in 2012. For his notable contributions to the accounting profession and local community, Chris was recognized as a "30 Under 30" by the New Jersey Society of CPAs in 2015 and a "20 Under 40" by South Jersey Biz in 2019. He has passed the FINRA Series 7 and 66 exams and may offer securities through Avantax Investment ServicesSM, Member FINRA, SIPC. He is also licensed to sell life and health insurance.