Our Team

Gregory’s leadership, drive for success, and dedication to his clients and his team has grown SMG to be recognized as one of the fastest growing accounting and bookkeeping firms in the nation. His clients consider him an asset to not only their businesses, but their overall financial well-being. Gregory has acted in a professional and efficient manner to assist and improve profitability and cash flow for many of his clients. Gregory earned a bachelor’s degree from the Zicklin School of Business at Bernard Baruch College and has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant since 2009.

Wesley is an experienced trusted advisor and leads the Firm’s Hospitality Industry practice. Wesley takes a modernized approach to assisting his clients in optimizing their profitability. His clients consider him a valued asset to their businesses and have celebrated his efforts on many occasions after countless successful working relationships over the years. Wesley’s experiences have led him to become one of the most sought-after advisors in the hospitality arena where he prides himself on his communication and additional efforts in providing operators with various avenues to financial success. Wesley earned a BS in Corporate Finance and Accounting from Bentley University and has been an Enrolled Agent since 2011.

David prides himself on work ethic, responsiveness, and passion. His level of dedication to his clients has proven to be successful as he receives tremendous positive feedback. With over ten years of experience, David communicates with business owners on a frequent basis and his overall support has been a driving factor in maintaining profitability and compliance. Clients consider him an integral part of their day-to-day operations to sustain their path to success. David earned an MBA from St. Joseph’s College and has been an Enrolled Agent since 2019.

Marc has spent most of his 16+ year career in taxation serving small business and middle market clients at Top 10 accounting firms. Marc has a broad range of tax and audit experience providing personal and customized service to both private and public companies of all sizes. He has had the pleasure of assisting companies at various stages of their lifecycle including the startup, growth, established, expansion, maturity and exit stages. He enjoys working collaboratively with family business owners and key company executives on tax strategy to minimize taxes and maximize value.

Thomas has spent the last 11 years servicing a broad range of clients across a variety of industries. Tom has focused in providing tax planning, consulting and preparation services for high-net-worth individuals and clients within the consumer product and real estate industries. His real estate expertise includes owners, developers, real estate managers and other real estate firms. Tom has the skills to alleviate the burden of tax compliance and tax planning from his clients, while presenting and enforcing the most tax effective strategy available. He prides himself on his relationships with his clients who he considers his friends.

Maria has provided a value unparalleled to SMG and her clients. She possesses hard work ethics, care, and passion which translates into a larger part of the firm's and client's overall success. Although her tasks can be difficult and voluminous, she takes on the firm's and client's goals as her own and displays an admirable level of professionalism and determination. Since the pandemic started, Maria has overseen the SBA/IRS relief programs which has brought significant financial assistance to many businesses. Maria earned a MS in Taxation from Old Westbury.

Cynthia joined the SMG team 4 years ago as a Bookkeeper. She has over 10 years experience working in Office Management where she grew the skills necessary to understand the discipline of managing the operations of a business. Her passion to learn, overall care for the clients, team and the overall goals of the firm have led to her advancement as Bookkeeping Supervisor. Cynthia is a team leader, she makes sure everyone is productive and she cares for everyone’s wellbeing. To her testimonial clients that have had the pleasure of working with Cynthia request her and rely on her, as they should. Apart from Cynthia's hard work and can do attitude, she also is involved in the betterment of her community, which is a true testament to her overall care.

With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Leeat Shalom is a highly accomplished Director of Operations known for her expertise in leading teams and driving operational efficiencies. At the forefront of business transformation, Leeat specializes in optimizing processes, enhancing systems integration, and developing innovative strategies that improve performance and client satisfaction. Leeat works closely with the SMG team to ensure alignment between business objectives and operational execution. A natural leader with a deep commitment to continuous improvement, Leeat excels in fostering collaborative, high-performing teams while promoting a culture of excellence. Her passion for innovation, combined with her comprehensive understanding of business management and finance, makes her a trusted leader in driving sustainable growth and operational success.