About Us

Jeffrey M. Cheney, CPA, CFE

Managing Partner

Jef is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Fraud Examiner with over 20 years of extensive experience in tax code navigation for a wide array of business and individual clients. Jef is not your typical accountant and his continuous study of developing tax regulations make him one of the nation’s most sought after tax consultant and advisor.

Ryan Amarone, CPA

Partner of Operations

Ryan brings almost ten years of experience to his role and coordinates all client activities within the firm. He graduated from University of Hartford with a Master of Science Degree in Taxation and has extensive experience across multiple industries relating to small business taxation and is often sought after for his technical tax knowledge.

Lori Bonaldi, CPA

Emeritus Principal

Lori joined Edwards Ingram in 2020 when she merged her firm. She brings several years of experience and is a client favorite.

Nichole Crudup

Office Chancellor

Nichole brings years of office coordination to our firm and leads the team in administrative and Human Resource affairs. Nichole also has a unique ability to solve most grievances and handles the client’s protestation efforts.

Danielle Gambacini, CPA

Tax Ambassador

Danielle is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Post University. Danielle is a leader in the firm's tax practice, and is also an Associate Professor at Post University.

Kathy Kennedy

Tax Ambassador

Kathy is one of the firm’s most likable tax advocates and has several years of experience behind her advocacy. She is a leader on our team and enjoys taxes a little too much.

Roberta Gaiotti

Tax Ambassador

Roberta comes to us all the way from Brazil. She is a graduate of Western Connecticut State University. Having worked for CPA firms for almost ten years, she is a leader in our tax practice and currently pursuing her Certified Public Accounting license

Ilona Ivakina

Tax Ambassador

Ilona is a graduate of Stevens-Henager College and performs various tax preparation and accounting roles for the firm. Ilona comes to us from Ukraine and is currently pursuing her Certified Public Accounting license.

Danielle Madden

Executive Public Relations Officer

Danielle’s lively personality, competence, and ability to connect well with clients has been a huge asset to our firm. She is an integral part of our team keeping us always organized with high positive morale.

Laura Cumberledge

Intake Designer

Laura is known by most of our clients and coordinates most intake of tax forms on their behalf.

Kelly Daponte

Communications Specialist

Kelly is one of our most versatile employees, passionate about her work, and loves to talk to clients. Her passion for wanting to help clients comes through every day.

Ossie Hanchard

Billing Coordinator

Ossie is our fun loving, singing, cooking bill collector of our company. He handles all client billing matters with a big ole’ grin.

Mathew Agemy

Tax Ambassador

Matthew graduated from Western Governor University and is a team player for our tax department. Matthew is a newer member of our team and eager to help anywhere he can.