RKL LLP today announced the following promotions, effective September 1, 2017.
Samuel E. Gantz, CPA, Tax Services Group, promoted to Manager: Gantz delivers tax planning and compliance services to corporations, pass-through entities and individuals, with a specialized focus on pass-through entity taxation and multi-state compliance. Since joining RKL in 2012, Gantz has worked with clients in a variety of industries including construction, real estate, manufacturing and distribution. He is also active in the firm’s various training initiatives. Gantz is a board member and serves as Treasurer for Keystone Kidspace, and is a graduate of the Leadership York program. He received his B.S. in Accounting and Business Administration from York College of Pennsylvania. Gantz resides in Spring Grove with his wife and two daughters.
Stephanie E. Kane, CPA, Tax Services Group, promoted to Manager: Kane delivers tax planning and compliance services to clients in a wide variety of industries, with a focus on nonprofit entities. Since joining RKL in 2007, she has been an active member of the firm’s Not-for-Profit Industry Group. Kane belongs to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and holds several leadership roles within the Reading Chapter and state level of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), including Executive Committee Member, President-Elect, Emerging CPAs Committee Co-Chair and State Council Member. She is a 2015 graduate of Leadership Berks at Alvernia University program, and was class president. Currently Kane sits on the board, finance and governance committees of Berks Connections Pretrial Services. Kane earned her B.S. in Accounting from York College, and resides in Douglassville with her husband and son.
Thomas D. Reardon, CFP®, RKL Wealth Management, promoted to Senior Wealth Advisor: Reardon creates and implements customized financial plans for clients and their families, with a focus on helping them identify and prioritize goals for retirement, educational funding and estate planning. He works closely with the RKL Wealth Management Investment Team on advising clients with regards to their investment plans. Reardon earned the Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) credential from the American College of Financial Services, and a Series 65 license from the Financial Industry Regulatory Association. He sits on the boards of the Tri Valley YMCA and the Wyomissing Football Association, and belongs to the Greater Reading Young Professionals and the Financial Planning Association. Reardon holds a B.S. Business Management from West Chester University, and he resides in Sinking Spring with his wife and two daughters.
Laura S. Rineer, CPA, Small Business Services Group, promoted to Manager: Rineer specializes in corporate financial and tax reporting, business financial and tax planning and 5500 reporting for employee benefit and welfare plans. Since joining RKL in 2007, she has served clients from a wide range of industries including manufacturing/distribution, retail and services. Rineer holds a B.S. in Spanish with Business Option from Pennsylvania State University and a B.S. in Accounting from Albright College. She is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Rineer serves as Treasurer for CASA of Lancaster County, and she resides in Columbia with her husband and daughter.
Kyle L. Weller, CPA, Tax Services Group, promoted to Manager: Weller assists corporations, partnership and individuals with tax planning and compliance. He belongs to the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA). Weller is a 2014 graduate of the Leadership Berks at Alvernia University program. He sits on the Tri Valley YMCA Board of Directors and belongs to the Greater Reading Young Professionals. Weller resides in West Lawn.
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