Partners
Jim Hechtman Jim HechtmanSince 1993, Jim has been the managing partner and CFO at The Hechtman Group LLC, where he specializes in the PRISM CFO/Controller Services, advisor-client relationships, and staff development within an entrepreneurial culture.View Bio

Jim Hechtman

(847) 853-2599
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Karin Knoerr Karin KnoerrKarin joined The Hechtman Group in 2002, and has been a partner with the firm since 2012. Karin’s specializes in Individual and Trust taxation and is also the firm’s COO.View Bio

Karin Knoerr

(847) 853-2556
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Paul M. Benjamin Paul M. BenjaminPaul Benjamin has been a partner at The Hechtman Group since 2021. Prior, Paul was a partner at Echales, Benjamin & Simkin, L.L.P.View Bio

Paul M. Benjamin

(847) 600-3222
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Richard Kvorka Richard KvorkaRichard a Partner at the Hechtman Group with 25 years expertise in tax planning and preparation for small businesses across real estate, wholesale, retail, and professional services industries.View Bio

Richard Kvorka

(847) 853-2554
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Steve Kunz Steve KunzSteve is a Partner specializing in partnerships, S corporations and individual taxation with a focus on real estate, small businesses, and high net worth individuals.View Bio

Steve Kunz

(847) 853-2571
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Tim Reichert Tim ReichertTim is a Partner specializing in business and individual taxation with an emphasis on real estate, the professional service industries, and high-net-worth individuals.View Bio

Tim Reichert

(847) 256-3156
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Managers
Brian Leedy Brian LeedyBrian is a Senior Tax Manager specializing in business and individual tax planning, payroll, and financial management. He holds CPA licenses in Kentucky and Illinois.View Bio

Brian Leedy
Senior Tax Manager

(847) 853-2559
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Debbie Shonfeld Debbie ShonfeldDebbie is a senior manager specializing in real estate partnerships and small businesses. She excels in tax work, refinancing, sales, 1031 exchanges, and general accounting.View Bio

Debbie Shonfeld
Senior Manager/Director of Fun

(847) 853-2550
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Kari Granger Kari GrangerKari is a senior tax manager with The Hechtman Group, overseeing client tax responsibilities to ensure adherence to state and federal accounting regulations.View Bio

Kari Granger
Senior Tax Manager

(847) 329-8347
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Marlene Saucedo Marlene SaucedoMarlene is a Senior Tax Manager specializing in income tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and trusts. She has been with THG since 2017.View Bio

Marlene Saucedo
Senior Tax Manager

(847) 853-2591
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Christine Hoffman Christine HoffmanChristine Hoffman is a Tax Manager at The Hechtman Group, assisting Partners and Managers with client services while bringing years of experience in accounting and tax.View Bio

Christine Hoffman
Tax Manager

(847) 999-1497
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Kamil Michalek Kamil MichalekKamil is a Tax Manager who specializes in financial analyses of transactions and tax implications, review and preparing tax returns and other critical documents for his clients.View Bio

Kamil Michalek
Tax Manager

(847) 256-3127
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Lisa Rosenblatt Lisa RosenblattLisa is a CPA and Tax Manager with expertise in accounting and taxation for individuals, partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, and Trusts.View Bio

Lisa Rosenblatt
Tax Manager

(847) 600-3223
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Tax Supervisors
Esther Radivojevich Esther RadivojevichEsther is a Tax Supervisor with expertise in tax compliance, bookkeeping, payroll, and other accounting services. She is a subject matter expert on legislation related to COVID-19 loans and grants.View Bio

Esther Radivojevich
Tax Supervisor

(847) 853-2558
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Mallory Mills Mallory MillsMallory Mills is a Tax Supervisor at The Hechtman Group, where she specializes in working with high net worth individuals and trusts. She brings extensive experience from both regional and national firms and is passionate about providing thoughtful, high-level tax support wherever clients need it most.View Bio

Mallory Mills
Tax Supervisor

(847) 581-7402
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D.A. Kimmons D.A. KimmonsD.A. is a CPA and Tax Supervisor with The Hechtman Group. He joined the team in 2021 and brings with him almost a decade of experience in a myriad of Tax and Audit areas, including individual, corporate, non-profit, trusts and estates.View Bio

D.A. Kimmons
Tax Supervisor

(847) 256-3102
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Isaac Odisho Isaac OdishoIsaac is a Tax Supervisor with The Hechtman Group. A former intern and now full-time employee, Isaac earned his bachelor’s in finance from Lake Forest College.View Bio

Isaac Odisho
Tax Supervisor

(847) 256-3105
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Senior Accountants
Aryeh Meyers Aryeh MeyersAri is a Senior Accountant with The Hechtman Group. A Certified Public Accountant, Ari specializes in business accounting and taxes, and personal taxes.View Bio

Aryeh Meyers
Senior Accountant

(847) 600-3227
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Connie Lee Connie LeeConnie is a Senior Accountant with expertise in tax preparation and general accounting. A native of Illinois, she has over 15 years’ experience in public accounting.View Bio

Connie Lee
Senior Accountant

(847) 600-3225
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Anastasiia Shapovalova Anastasiia ShapovalovaAnastasiia is a Senior Accountant with The Hechtman Group, where she assists with client tax returns and other aspects of general accounting.View Bio

Anastasiia Shapovalova
Senior Accountant

(847) 581-7401
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Ashley Lopez Ashley LopezAshley Lopez is a Senior Accountant with The Hechtman Group, where she specializes in bookkeeping and supporting senior staff accountants in the preparation of client tax returns.View Bio

Ashley Lopez
Senior Accountant

(847) 256-3135
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Alex Ailutoaei Alex AilutoaeiAlex is a Senior Accountant with The Hechtman Group, where he prepares various types of tax returns for individuals, trusts, partnerships, corporations, and estates as well as conducts year-end planning for clients.View Bio

Alex Ailutoaei
Senior Accountant

(847) 728-3009
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Staff Accountants
Diana Carrillo Diana CarrilloAfter interning for two consecutive tax seasons, Diana joined The Hechtman Group as a Staff Accountant, bringing a thoughtful and organized approach to her work.View Bio

Diana Carrillo
Staff Accountant

(847) 999-1361
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Jose Munoz Jose MunozJose Munoz brings a unique blend of creativity and financial expertise to his role at The Hechtman Group, preparing tax returns across a wide range of entities.View Bio

Jose Munoz
Staff Accountant

(847) 600-3213
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Stefania Czyz Stefania CzyzStefania Czyz is a Staff Accountant at The Hechtman Group who strives to make every client feel heard, respected, and supported throughout the tax process.View Bio

Stefania Czyz
Staff Accountant

(847) 581-7403
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Analysts
Mariam Hovhannisyan Mariam HovhannisyanMariam is a dedicated Junior Analyst at The Hechtman Group, where she brings her passion for learning and attention to detail to every tax return, she prepares, helping clients navigate their financial needs with confidence and care.View Bio

Mariam Hovhannisyan
Junior Analyst

(847) 853-2551
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CAS Supervisors
Aracely Cardenas Aracely CardenasAracely is a CAS Supervisor with 18 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting. She has worked with a diverse range of small businesses across different industries.View Bio

Aracely Cardenas
CAS Supervisor

(847) 600-3215
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Carissa Coppola Carissa CoppolaCarissa is CAS Supervisor, working directly with clients to help their businesses report accurate financial statements and records. Her focus is improving client accounting operations and processes as well as internal client processes.View Bio

Carissa Coppola
CAS Supervisor

(847) 853-2557
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CAS Senior
Vasilios Kanakaris Vasilios KanakarisVasilios Kanakaris is the CAS Senior at The Hechtman Group, where he works closely with business owners to provide financial clarity through clean books and accurate financial statements.View Bio

Vasilios Kanakaris
CAS Senior

(847) 256-3103
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Ralph DeLeon Ralph DeLeonRalph DeLeon is a member of The Hechtman Group’s Client Advisory Services (CAS) team, where he helps businesses gain financial clarity through accurate reporting and meaningful insights.View Bio

Ralph DeLeon
CAS Senior

(847) 581-7404
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CAS Staff
Daniela Cardenas Daniela CardenasNative Chicagoan Daniela is a Client Advisory Services (CAS) Staff with over 16 years of experience in accounting. Optimize your CAS strategy with a conversation with Daniela and The Hechtman Group.View Bio

Daniela Cardenas
CAS Staff

(847) 600-3219
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Lynette Sledge Lynette SledgeLynette is a CAS Staff at The Hechtman Group, where she applies her expertise in bookkeeping and client support to ensure smooth and efficient service, always focused on making a positive impact on her clients’ success.View Bio

Lynette Sledge
CAS Staff

(847) 666-5387
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Karen Topp Karen ToppKaren is a Client Advisory Services (CAS) Staff who provides family practice clients with personalized accounting support based on the client’s individual needs.View Bio

Karen Topp
CAS Staff

(847) 600-3211
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Oksana Veretelnikova Oksana VeretelnikovaOksana is a CAS Staff with The Hechtman Group, where she specializes in assisting clients who are utilizing the firm’s accounting, CFO, and Controller outsourcing services.View Bio

Oksana Veretelnikova
CAS Staff

(847) 600-3217
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Human Resources
Kelly Knoerr Kelly KnoerrKelly is the HR Generalist at The Hechtman Group, where she supports the human resource department on various initiatives and daily activities.View Bio

Kelly Knoerr
HR Generalist

(847) 999-1498
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Admin
Cathy Reichert Cathy ReichertCathy is the internal bookkeeper and Client Advisory Services (CAS) specialist with The Hecthman Group. In addition to supporting daily internal activities, she assists clients with questions regarding billing and payments.View Bio

Cathy Reichert
Senior Bookkeeper

(847) 853-2575
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Julie Murphy Julie MurphyJulie is a tax administrator, assisting clients with tax preparation forms and e-filing of tax returns for processing with the IRS. Contact Julie for guidance on e-filing your return.View Bio

Julie Murphy
Senior Administrative Assistant

(847) 256-3104
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Janelle Nogay Janelle NogayJanelle is an Administrative Assistant with The Hechtman Group, doing the many things that makes an office run smoothly.View Bio

Janelle Nogay
Administrative Assistant

(847) 666-5372
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Kristine Williamson Kristine WilliamsonKristine Williamson joined The Hechtman Group in 2025 as an Executive Assistant and is currently in training, supporting the team with a wide variety of administrative and client-facing responsibilities.View Bio

Kristine Williamson
Executive Assistant

(847) 256-3101
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Tyler Burd Tyler BurdTyler Burd is a member of The Hechtman Group’s administrative team, where he supports day-to-day operations and helps ensure internal processes run smoothly.View Bio

Tyler Burd
Administrative Assistant

(847) 999-1489
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