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Events

  • 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.


  • December 14, 2023

We are proud to announce that Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors has been named a finalist for the 2023 Corporate Citizen of the Year by NJBIZ.

James A. Lawrence, CPA, CCPS accepted the award on behalf of the Firm during the NJBIZ’s Business of the Year Award Ceremony in Somerset, NJ. 

This NJBIZ awards program honors companies and individuals for outstanding accomplishments in helping the state’s business community grow and prosper.

For the full article click here.

Congratulations Team Traphagen for your commitment to our core value of CARE!

   

  • December 13, 2023

The Bergen Community College Foundation Board of Directors passed a resolution to grant Emeritus Trustee Status to V. Peter Traphagen Sr. effective January 2024;  for his exemplary service and dedication to the Foundation.

Congratulations Peter Sr.!


  • October 19, 2023

Members of the Traphagen Team, Kristina Kostovski, CPA, MS, Kevin Koch and Todd Natale participated in the NJCPA Bergen Chapter Networking event hosted by JP Morgan Chase.

This was a great opportunity to socialize with colleagues and network with other professionals.


  • October 4, 2023

 Traphagen CPAs & Wealth Advisors is pleased to congratulate our NJCPA Ovation Award Winners:  

Robert J. Traphagen, CPA, CGMA, Steven Budryk, CPA, MS, and Kristina Kostovski, CPA, MS!

These awards recognize your exemplary efforts and stellar achievements in advancing New Jersey's accounting profession.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!