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  • About
    • The Hechtman Team
    • Testimonials
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    • Remembering Jay Hechtman
    • Careers
    • Peer Review
  • Services
    • Real Estate Accounting
    • Tax Services
    • Accounting
    • Client Advisory Services (CAS)
    • QuickBooks ProAdvisor Services
  • Resource Room
  • Client Resources
  • Contact
  • FAQ

The Hechtman Team

Partners
  • Hechtman Jim 1

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

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Jim Hechtman

(847) 853-2599
jim@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Knoerr Karin 1

    Karin 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.

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Karin Knoerr

(847) 853-2556
karin@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Benjamin Paul 1

    Paul Benjamin has been a partner at The Hechtman Group since 2021. Prior, Paul was a partner at Echales, Benjamin & Simkin, L.L.P.

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Paul M. Benjamin

(847) 600-3222
paul@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Echales Bob 1

    Robert Echales has been a partner at The Hechtman Group since 2021. He brings over 40 years expertise in public accounting and the private sector.

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Robert K. Echales

(847) 329-8350
echales@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Kvorka Richard 1

    Richard 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.

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Richard Kvorka

(847) 853-2554
richard@thehechtmangroup.com
Managers
  • Leedy Brian 1

    Brian is a Senior Manager specializing in business and individual tax planning, payroll, and financial management. He holds CPA licenses in Kentucky and Illinois.

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Brian Leedy
Senior Manager

(847) 853-2559
brian@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Shonfeld Debbie 1

    Debbie is an accounting manager specializing in real estate partnerships and small businesses. She excels in tax work, refinancing, sales, 1031 exchanges, and general accounting.

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Debbie Shonfeld
Accounting Mgr./Director of Fun

(847) 853-2550
debbie@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Kari Granger

    Kari is a senior tax manager with The Hechtman Group, overseeing client tax responsibilities to ensure adherence to state and federal accounting regulations.

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Kari Granger
Senior Tax Manager

(847) 329-8347
kgranger@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Crowe Sandra 1

    Sandra is a CPA and Senior Accounting Manager in accounting, tax, and Client Advisory Services with over 20 years in private industry and public accounting for real estate, small and mid-sized businesses as well as high net worth individuals.

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Sandra Crowe
Senior C.A.S. Manager

(847) 853-2553
sandra@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Kunz Steve 1

    Steve is a tax manager specializing in partnerships, S corporations and individual taxation with a focus on real estate, small businesses, and high net worth individuals.

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Steve Kunz
Tax Manager

(847) 853-2571
steve@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Reichert Tim 1

    Tim is a tax manager specializing in business and individual taxation with an emphasis on real estate, the professional service industries, and high-net-worth individuals.

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Tim Reichert
Tax Manager

(847) 256-3156
tim@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Paul K

    Paul Khamnouane is a Certified Public Accountant and Tax Manager whose focus is to support client’s business and personal goals to maximize tax strategies and financial growth.

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Paul Khamnouane
Tax Manager

(847) 999-1497
pkhamnouane@thehechtmangroup.com
Tax Supervisors
  • Michalek Kamil 1

     Kamil is a Tax Supervisor who specializes in financial analyses of transactions and tax implications, review and preparing tax returns and other critical documents for his clients.

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Kamil Michalek
Tax Supervisor

(847) 256-3127
kamil@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Chaidez Marlene 1

    Marlene is a Tax Supervisor specializing in income tax preparation for individuals, businesses, and trusts. She has been with THG since 2017.

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Marlene Chaidez
Tax Supervisor

(847) 853-2591
marlene@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Carlos Velez

    Tax supervisor Carlos Velez works with the firm’s clients to prepare their tax returns and establish strategic goals that strengthen the client’s financial health throughout the year.

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Carlos Velez
Tax Supervisor

(847) 999-1461
carlos@thehechtmangroup.com
Senior Accountants
  • Meyers Ari 1

    Ari is a Senior Accountant with The Hechtman Group. A Certified Public Accountant, Ari specializes in business accounting and taxes, and personal taxes.

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Aryeh Meyers
Senior Accountant

(847) 600-3227
ari@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Rosenblatt Lisa 1

    Lisa is a CPA and Senior Accountant with expertise in accounting and taxation for individuals, partnerships, S-Corps, C-Corps, and Trusts.

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Lisa Rosenblatt
Senior Accountant

(847) 600-3223
lisa@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Radivojevich Esther 1

    Esther is a Senior Accountant 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.

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Esther Radivojevich
Senior Accountant

(847) 853-2558
esther@thehechtmangroup.com
  • D.A. Kimmons Accountant Hechtman Group Skokie IL

    D.A. is a CPA and Senior Accountant 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.

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D.A. Kimmons
Senior Accountant

(847) 256-3102
dkimmons@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Daniela Gutierrez Hechtman Group Senior Accountant CPAs skokie Chicago IL

    Dani Gutierrez is a Senior Tax Accountant, assisting in the preparation and review of complex tax returns for the firm’s client. She assists clients in gathering tax documents, comparing year-over-year financial changes, and answering tax questions.

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Daniela Gutierrez
Senior Accountant

(847) 999-1361
dgutierrez@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Tammy Ponder

    Tammy Ponder is a tax accountant with The Hechtman Group, providing clients with guidance throughout the year leading up to tax preparation and strategic tax planning

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Tammy Ponder
Senior Accountant

(847) 999-1489
tammy@thehechtmangroup.com
Staff Accountants
  • Odisho Isaac 1

    Isaac is a Staff Accountant with The Hechtman Group. A former intern and now full-time employee, Isaac earned his bachelor’s in finance from Lake Forest College.

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Isaac Odisho
Staff Accountant

(847) 256-3105
isaac@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Lee Connie 1

    Connie is a Staff Accountant with expertise in tax preparation and general accounting. A native of Illinois, she has over 15 years’ experience in public accounting.

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Connie Lee
Staff Accountant

(847) 600-3225
connie@thehechtmangroup.com
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    Anastasiia is a Staff Accountant with The Hechtman Group, where she assists with client tax returns and other aspects of general accounting.

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Anastasiia Veretelnikova
Staff Accountant

(847) 581-7401
anastasiia@thehechtmangroup.com
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    Ashley Lopez is a Staff Accountant with The Hechtman Group, where she specializes in bookkeeping and supporting senior staff accountants in the preparation of client tax returns.

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Ashley Lopez
Staff Accountant

(847) 256-3135
ashley@thehechtmangroup.com
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    Daniel is a Staff Accountant with The Hechtman Group, where he specializes in tax accounting, and the preparation of workpapers, returns, and bookkeeping.

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Daniel Bulgatz
Staff Accountant

(847) 853-2551
dbulgatz@thehechtmangroup.com
C.A.S. Staff
  • Cardenas Aracely 1

    Aracely is a C.A.S Lead with 18 years of experience in bookkeeping and accounting. She has worked with a diverse range of small businesses across different industries.

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Aracely Cardenas
C.A.S. Lead

(847) 600-3215
aracely@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Carissa gray

    Carissa is CAS Lead, 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.

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Carissa Coppola
C.A.S. Lead

(847) 853-2557
carissa@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Cardenas Daniela 1

    Native Chicagoan Daniela is a Client Advisory Services (CAS) specialist with over 16 years of experience in accounting. Optimize your CAS strategy with a conversation with Daniela and The Hechtman Group.

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Daniela Cardenas
C.A.S. Specialist

(847) 600-3219
daniela@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Bradshaw Meg 1

    Meg joined The Hechtman Group Ltd in 2020 as Client Advisory Services (CAS) Specialist providing outsourced accounting services to small businesses.

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Meg Bradshaw
C.A.S. Specialist

(847) 853-2555
meg@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Topp Karen 1

    Karen is a Client Advisory Services (CAS) specialist who provides family practice clients with personalized accounting support based on the client’s individual needs.

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Karen Topp
C.A.S. Specialist

(847) 600-3211
ktopp@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Oksana Veretelnikova CPA Accountant Hechtman Group Chicago Skokie IL

    Oksana is a CAS Specialist with The Hechtman Group, where she specializes in assisting clients who are utilizing the firm’s accounting, CFO, and Controller outsourcing services.

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Oksana Veretelnikova
C.A.S. Specialist

(847) 600-3217
oksana@thehechtmangroup.com
Admin
  • Reichert Cathy 1

    Cathy 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.

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Cathy Reichert
Senior Bookkeeper

(847) 853-2575
cathy@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Murphy Julie 1

    Julie 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.

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Julie Murphy
Senior Administrative Assistant

(847) 256-3104
julie@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Grogan Katie Hechtman Group CPA Real Estate Tax

    Katie is an administrative assistant, providing critical support to The Hechtman Group partners, while working with clients during tax season to ensure a flawless execution from start to filing.

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Kathryn Grogan
Admin. Assistant

(847) 600-2313
katie@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Maggie Rathbun Hechtman Group Accountant CPAs Chicago Skolie IL

    Maggie joined The Hechtman Group in 2019 as the executive assistant to managing partner Jim Hechtman and has recently transitioned to Office Manager.

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Maggie Rathbun
Office Manager

(847) 853-2552
maggie@thehechtmangroup.com
  • Nicole Exposito Edited

    Nicole is an executive assistant at The Hechtman Group. She supports managing partner Jim Hechtman with day-to-day activities, clients calls, and proposals.

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Nicole Exposito
Executive Assistant

(847) 256-3101
nicole@thehechtmangroup.com
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    As Administrative Assistant, Liam O’Donovan works with the firm’s software and database to ensure new and existing client profiles are current, supports the team with data entry management, IT assistance, as well as mail distribution.

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Liam O’Donovan
Administrative Assistant

(847) 256-3108
liam@thehechtmangroup.com
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