About Edwards Ingram CPAs

Jeffrey M. Cheney, CPA, CFE

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 involving state, federal, and international taxation, as well as planning, preparation, and consulting. Jef is not your typical accountant and his continuous study of developing tax regulations make him uniquely qualified to legally minimize clients’ income tax exposure to the lowest possible amount with strategies designed for entrepreneurs and service professionals.

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Alfonso R. Saverino, CPA

Partner

Alfonso is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Penn State University. Alfonso has 10 years of extensive experience in advising clients on a multitude of issues, mainly the taxation of high net worth individuals and small businesses. Industries of expertise include Real Estate taxation, managing closely-held Medical practices, and Construction. Alfonso sets himself apart from his peers with a strong tax planning skill set, adept at designing advanced tax planning strategies for entrepreneurs and Real Estate investors.

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Ryan Amarone, CPA

Partner

Ryan brings several years’ experience to his role and is a licensed CPA. He graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and from University of Hartford with a Master of Science Degree in Taxation. Ryan has extensive experience in Real Estate and Closely Held Small Business Taxation.

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Taresa Vigil, CPA

Partner

Taresa is a Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Washington State University. Taresa has 20+ years of varying experiences from working in a small manufacturing company to a multi-national insurance company, as well with working directly with small business clients in many areas. Areas of expertise include bookkeeping and tax for Insurance Agents, Non-Profits, and "The Trades." Taresa is the partner in charge of the firm's Houston office.

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Larry Schweitzer, CPA

Principal

Larry is a founding member of the original firm RSVC Accountants & Advisors, a predecessor to Edwards Ingram, LLC. Larry has over 50 years of Public Accounting experience.

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Danielle Gambacini, CPA

Staff

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

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Michael Martone

Staff

Michael is a graduate of Felician University and performs various tax preparation and accounting roles for the firm. Michael is currently pursuing his Certified Public Accounting license.

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Ilona Ivakina

Staff

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

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Kara Cheney

Staff

Kara is a graduate of Southern Connecticut University and plays the role of Executive Assistant and Processing Coordinator for the firm.

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Colleen Anderson

Staff

Colleen is a dedicated staff member and plays the role of Executive Assistant and Processing Coordinator for the firm.