SHAREHOLDERS
Robert D. Olson, CPA
Bob Olson joined the firm as a junior accountant after receiving his business degree from the
Universityof
Iowa. Bob quickly began developing niches in the areas of management advisory services as well as several industry specializations including the financial service area and assisting families in wealth management and generational transfer planning.
In addition to overseeing the financial reporting of his clients, Bob also provides tax compliance and planning for both high net worth individuals and multi-national corporations.
Bob is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society. Bob also represents the firm on the Board of AGN North America.
Email: rolson@hwpc.com
Florian J. Kordas, CPA
Flo Kordas has over 20 years of public accounting experience with the firm. He started as a junior accountant and has worked his way up through the firm to his current position as shareholder. Flo is the firm's audit practice partner and the firm's controller.
Flo's areas of expertise are primarily in accounting, tax and consulting services for closely held businesses and employee benefit plans; including advertising, manufacturing and distribution, professional service, and radio broadcasting industries. Flo founded and manages the firm's class action lawsuit and bankruptcy distribution administration services.
Flo is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society.
Jacen R. Maleck, CPA, CFP, JD
Jacen Maleckjoined the firm in late 2001 and became a partner in the spring of 2002. Jacen received an undergraduate degree in accounting from
Indiana
Universityand his law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1997.
Jacen oversees the tax compliance and specializes in estate and trust work. In addition to tax, Jacen has been actively involved with business consulting with an emphasis in merger/acquisition and business planning for new entities. Jacen also consults with individual tax clients for retirement and financial planning for wealth management.
Jacen holds memberships in the AICPA and passed the Certified Financial Planner?s accreditation program.
Theodore I. Weber, CPA, JD
As the former managing partner of the firm, Ted specialties include accounting, taxation and consulting services for various industries including manufacturing and distribution, homeowners' associations, not-for-profit-associations and employee benefit plans. Ted has extensive experience in providing tax and financial consulting, estate and business succession planning, and litigation support services.
Ted is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society, and the Chicago Estate Planning Council. Ted has also appeared numerous times on local television as both guest and moderator on programs relating to accounting and taxation.
Allen R. Hochfelder, CPA
Allen's specialties include accounting, taxation and consulting services for various industries including homeowners' associations, not-for-profit-associations and employee benefit plans. Allen has extensive experience in providing tax and financial consulting, estate and business succession planning, and litigation support services.
Allen is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society, and the Chicago Estate Planning Council. Allen has also held a membership on the State of Illinois Tax Committee.
Lucien R. Battiato, CPA, JD
Lu's specialties include accounting, taxation and consulting services for various industries including homeowners' associations, not-for-profit-associations and employee benefit plans. Lu also has extensive experience in providing tax and financial consulting, estate and business succession planning, and litigation support services.
Lu is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society, and the Chicago Estate Planning Council. Lu was also a past President of the DuPage County Estate Planning Council.
MANAGERS
Andrew J. Schwarz, CPA
Andy Schwarz has been in public accounting and a CPA since 1994. He has significant audit, accounting, and tax expertise related to the following industries: manufacturing and distribution, radio broadcasting, non-profits, professional services, benefit plans, and broker-dealers. Andy has extensive experience in preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, non-profit, sales, and payroll tax returns. Andy also researches tax laws and executes strategic plans for clients to minimize tax liabilities.
Andy's industry specializations include radio broadcasting, not-for-profits, and benefit plans.
Andy is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Illinois CPA Society.
Ronald J. Degner, CPA, CFE
Ron Degner has been in public accounting since 1995 and a CPA since 1997. He has significant audit, accounting, and tax expertise related to the following industries: wholesale and distribution, manufacturing, radio broadcasting, non-profits, professional services, and homeowners' associations. Ron has extensive experience in preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, partnership, non-profit, sales, and payroll tax returns. Ron also researches tax laws and executes strategic plans for clients to minimize tax liabilities.
Ron's industry specializations include radio broadcasting, homeowners' associations, and not-for-profits.
Ron is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Illinois CPA Society, and the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Email: rdegner@hwpc.com
