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About Us

About Our Firm

For years, Christensen DeFruscio Allen & Co LLC has been providing quality, personalized financial guidance to local individuals and businesses. Our expertise ranges from basic tax management and accounting services to more in-depth services such as audits, financial statements, and financial planning.

Christensen DeFruscio Allen & Co LLC is one of the leading firms in and throughout the area. By combining our expertise, experience and the team mentality of our staff, we assure that every client receives the close analysis and attention they deserve. Our dedication to high standards, hiring of seasoned tax professionals, and work ethic is the reason our client base returns year after year.

Our Mission

Our mission is to help clients maintain financial viability in the present, while taking a proactive approach to achieve future goals. This requires open communication to reach an understanding of our clients' needs through research and sound analysis. Christensen DeFruscio Allen & Co LLC is dedicated to meeting these goals with high standards of excellence and professionalism. We have been a staple of the area's business community for years, and pride ourselves on the level of esteem we have earned.

Our dedication to hard work has earned the respect of the business and financial community in and around the area. We believe this to be a direct derivative of our talent and responsiveness to our client base. Whether you are a current or prospective client, rest assured that individuals and businesses who choose Christensen DeFruscio Allen & Co LLC receive competent and timely advice.

Our Team

John P. Christensen, CPA, Managing Member

jchristensen@cdcocpas.com Pace University, Westchester, BA 1995

Prior to joining Robert DeFruscio in 2008 to form Christensen DeFruscio and Company LLC, John was an Audit Manager at Arthur Allen & Company a local firm in Greenwich, CT for ten years where he provided a wide range of technical expertise in accounting, auditing and taxation for the firm’s clients. John has been serving clients in diverse industries ranging from professional services, nonprofits, real estate, importers and distributors. Earlier in his career, John worked as an Audit Senior for two firms in New York. John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. John is licensed to practice in Connecticut and New York.

Robert A. DeFruscio, CPA, Principal

rdefruscio@cdcocpas.com University of Massachusetts, Amherst, BA 1978, Northeastern University, Boston, MS 1982

Robert began his career with an investment division of the Xerox Corporation. In 1982, he accepted a position with Price Waterhouse & Co. in New York. While at Price Waterhouse his clients included, IBM, Consolidated Edison of NY and the Rockefeller Family. Robert eventually founded R.A. DeFruscio & Company a multi-state CPA firm that he successfully managed for two decades. Robert is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. Robert is licensed in Connecticut, New York and Florida.

J.Theodore Allen, CPA, Principal

tallen@cdcocpas.com University of Bridgeport, BA 1966

Ted began his career with Allen, Cassidy & Co., that firm was dissolved in 1968, and Ted's father spun the firm into Arthur Allen & Co. In 1972 Ted became a partner in the firm and acquired the firm from his father in 1975. Ted is licensed in Connecticut and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Christine Li, Audit Manager

cli@cdcocpas.com University of Pennsylvania, BA, Pace University, Lubin School of Business, MS in Accounting

Christine has approximately thirty years of diverse professional experience in public accounting. She joined Arthur Allen & Co., in 1989 after several years of audit experience with a "Big Eight" firm in New York City. A long time resident of Greenwich, CT, Christine loves to travel, zumba, ski and shop.

Patrick R. Vetere, CPA, Tax Manager

pvetere@cdcocpas.com University of Hawaii, BBA, Iona College, Hagan School of Business, MBA in Taxation

Patrick background includes tax planning for high net worth individuals as well as tax services to businesses and trusts. Patrick is a member of the Tax Division of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is licensed in the State of New York.

Tania T. Stoitzev, CPA, Audit Manager

tstoitzev@cdcocpas.com VIHVP, Foreign University, BA, Pace University, Lubin School of Business, MBA in Marketing & International Business, Pace University, Lubin School of Business, MS in Accounting

Prior to joining Christensen DeFruscio and Company LLC in 2010, Tania was an Auditor at Ernst & Young LLP, Assurance Services. During her tenure with E&Y, she provided accounting and audit services to clients with diverse background from energy company to investment funds, and was a recipient of a Spotlight Award for excellent performance. Tania is a member of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants and is licensed in the State of New York.