- May 7, 2025
Through our longstanding relationship with the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA), Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA was invited to attend the NJCPA’s Managing Partner Roundtable: Navigating Key Issues & Legislative Updates hosted by CEO & Executive Director Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, IOM at the NJCPA Learning Center in Roseland, NJ.
This event provides the latest developments impacting CPA firms. It also offers managing partners the opportunity to connect, and exchange ideas and experiences.
- April 29, 2025
Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA was honored as a 2025 NJBIZ Finance Leader award recipient! A well-deserved recognition for his exceptional leadership, dedication, and meaningful contributions to the profession and the community.
This prestigious event took place earlier this week at The Palace at Somerset Park, where the NJBIZ recognized 40 of New Jersey's financial executives who contribute significantly to the success of their companies and the communities they serve.
- March 10, 2025
Through our long-standing relationship with Valley Bank and their Senior Executive Leadership team, Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, has been invited to an exclusive event hosted by Valley Bank’s Commercial and Retail Banking divisions.
The event will take place on March 10. at Valley Bank’s headquarters in Morristown, NJ.
- November 20, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with the NJCPA, Traphagen CPAs and Wealth Advisors participated this year and donated towards the Community Foodbank of New Jersey for their annual food drive hosted by the NJCPA Emerging Leaders.
Kate Armenta, CPA will be on site today volunteering her time with the food bank to help pack care boxes for families in need before the holidays. We hope we are able to make an even bigger contribution next year!
- November 13, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with Ramapo College, Kristina Kostovski, CPA, MBA and Nicole Garcia, were invited as guest speakers for the Women in Business (WIB) session.
This inspiring event will take place this evening (11/13) at Ramapo College, offering firsthand insights, career tips, and networking opportunities.
We are proud the next generation of Women in Business will be inspired by this exemplary pair of business professionals!
- November 12, 2024
Through our longstanding relationship with the New Jersey Society of CPAs (NJCPA), Eneildaliz Noboa and Carolynn Derian were asked to participate in their annual Firm Operations Forum.
The NJCPA Firm Operations Forum will take place today, November 12, 2024, at the NJCPA Learning Center in Roseland, NJ. This event offers essential updates on AI-driven innovations, professional issues, NJCPA resources for firm marketing, HR, and operations staff.
- October 25, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with Bergen Catholic High School, Christopher Fundora, CFP®, CRPS®, CPFA®, AEP® and Jeff Hanson, CPA, PFS, AEP, CFP(R) were asked to present the Estate Planning Seminar sponsored by Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Schools.
This is a great opportunity to offer valuable estate planning insights to the community. This FREE event will be offered online and in person on Saturday, October 26 in the Bergen Catholic Library located at 1040 Oradell Avenue, Oradell, NJ.
- October 8, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with JP Morgan Chase, Kristina Kostovski, CPA, MBA, Desiree Martinez, MS, and Nicole Garcia were invited to represent the Firm during their Professional Partnership Autumn Dinner.
This special U.S. presidential election dinner will take place at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield, NJ.
- September 26, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with Montclair State University, Nicole Garcia and Andrew Varteresian were asked to represent the Firm during their Accounting, Finance & Technology Career Fair.
This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with students who are looking for an internship or a full-time position within the industry.
- September 25, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with Ramapo College, Steven Budryk, CPA, MS, alumnus was asked to represent the Firm during their Accounting Meet & Greet event.
Steven will be joined by Bonifacio Yrad III and Todd Natale, where they will have the opportunity to engage with accounting students interested in pursuing internships or full-time positions within the industry.
- September 17, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with Fairleigh Dickinson University, Bonifacio Yrad III and Todd Natale were asked to represent the Firm during their Fall 2024 Career & Internship Fair.
This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with students who are looking for an internship or a full-time position within the industry.
- September 11, 2024
Through our long-standing relationship with William Paterson University, Nicole Garcia, Alumnus was asked to represent the Firm during their Meet the Firms event.
This is a great opportunity to meet and connect with students who are looking for an internship or a full-time position within the industry.
- July 15, 2024
Kristina Kostovski, CPA, MBA was invited to attend the NJCPA “Women of Influence” luncheon hosted by CEO & Executive Director Aiysha (AJ) Johnson, MA, IOM on Thursday, July 25th at the Park Avenue Club.
This luncheon will serve as a unique opportunity to connect with a select group of accounting and business leaders to exchange different perspectives, foster meaningful relationships and explore potential collaborations.Congratulations to Kristina on being invited to such an exclusive event!
Through our long-standing relationship with Bergen Catholic, Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors, will once again be a sponsor for the 53rd Annual Bergen Catholic Golf Classic. In addition, Alex Macchio, CFP® will be at the event representing the firm and participating as a Golfer for the Afternoon Shotgun.
- May 21, 2024
Nicole Garcia and Kristina Kostovski, CPA, MBA, were invited by our client Mary Anne Pearson from Fleet Equipment Corporation, to participate in a barre3 fitness class in Franklin Lakes, NJ to support the Covenant House Sleep Out: A global movement to end youth homelessness.
Mary Anne Pearson has been a long-time supporter of Covenant House; the largest, primarily privately funded charity in North and Central America providing immediate and long-term support for young people facing homelessness and survivors of trafficking.
- May 15, 2024
Through our partnership with the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA), Steven J. Budryk, CPA, MS and Nicole Garcia presented during The CPA Career Awareness program at Clifton High School, and provided freshman and sophomore students with information regarding the advantages and unlimited career opportunities that come with being a CPA.
The Career Awareness program was designed to connect NJCPA members with students and faculty at high schools to encourage students to enter the accounting field. The presentations also inform the students of the many scholarship opportunities that are provided through the NJCPA.
- May 4, 2024
7th Annual Shredding Event: We provided the community an opportunity to dispose of confidential documents securely. An on-site shredding truck will be present, and our goal is to shred 10,000lbs of documents, helping the community declutter and reduce their risk of confidential information being compromised.
- March 25, 2024
Alex Macchio, CFP ®, and Dean Eleftheriades were invited to be guest speakers at Roadrunner Financial Group (RFG) at Ramapo College. RFG is a Student-Managed Investment Fund that invests over $65,000 on behalf of the Anisfield School of Business into publicly traded equities.
The presentation, which was facilitated by Todd Natale, Traphagen’s College Ambassador, will take place this afternoon, March 25, 2024, on campus for students seeking to develop financial literacy and market knowledge.
- March 6, 2024
Congratulations to Traphagen CPAs and Wealth Advisors for being named as one of Accounting Today’s 2024 Regional Leaders!
This annual ranking of the leading national and local firms also includes data analysis, as well as firm leaders’ perspectives on key issues facing firms, and strategies for success beyond 2024.
This is a significant Firmwide accomplishment for our entire team!
- February 7, 2024
As former President of the NJCPA Bergen Chapter, Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, was asked to represent the Firm during this year’s Bergen Chapter Past Presidents’ Dinner.
This exclusive event took place on February 8, 2024, at the Phoenician Sail Restaurant in Westwood, NJ.