Kevin M. Hedley, MS, CPA, PFS
Partner
Kevin M. Hedley, MS, CPA, PFS has over 35 years of tax and accounting experience
with individual, small and mid-size businesses, as well as providing representation
before the Internal Revenue Service and New York State Department of Taxation and
Finance. Kevin is a frequent lecturer on the topics of taxation, business administration,
and management and has been a guest on local television news programs. Kevin has
taught Individual Income Tax at the State University at Albany; business valuations at
New York University and corporation tax, partnership tax, family tax planning, and trust and estate taxation at Siena College. Kevin has been an expert witness New York State Supreme Court on tax and accounting matters.
Kevin is a 1994 graduate of the State University at Albany with a Master of Science and
Taxation degree and a 1987 graduate of Siena College, Loudonville, NY with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Kevin has also earned the prestigious Certificate of Education Achievement in Personal Financial Planning.
Kevin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSSCPA). He is a
member of the NYSSCPA Personal Financial Planning Committee. Kevin is currently
Treasurer of the Friends of Saratoga Battlefield, a past Chair of the Board of the
Saratoga Chamber is a volunteer with American Red Cross and is a past chair of the
Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of NENY. Kevin has been involved in
many other local charitable organizations as a board member or volunteer.
Kevin enjoys traveling, Lake George, cars, and photography.
Kristen Bus MS, CPA
Principal
Kristen E. Bus, MS, CPA is a Siena College, Loudonville, NY alumnus who received her Bachelor of Science – Accounting degree in May 2010 and her Master of Science – Accounting degree in May 2011. Kristen obtained her CPA certification in July 2013 and has been a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) since 2016. Kristen joined the Hedley & Co., PLLC team in 2009.
Kristen started out as an intern and quickly demonstrated her dedication to the accounting field securing her several advancements and job titles throughout the years including staff accountant, senior accountant, manager and currently principal . Her main focus at the firm is corporation and partnership tax preparation, tax planning and financial statement preparation. She also enjoys helping clients use and manage their QuickBooks and other accounting programs to their fullest potential to help analyze and make smart business decisions.
Kristen is a volunteer with the Lake George Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. She is an avid snowmobiler and is a proud dog mama.
Joanna Piscitella CPA
Manager
Joanna Piscitella is a Hartwick College, Oneonta, NY, alumni with a Bachelor of Science – Accounting, and a Bachelor of Science- Business Administration degree graduating in May 2014.
Joanna received her CPA certification in February 2019 and has been with Hedley & Co., PLLC since September 2014. Through hard work and determination, Joanna was promoted to Tax Manager although being one of the youngest on our team. As a manager at the firm, she is involved in the tax preparation of individual, trust, estate, corporation, and partnership tax returns, and tax planning for individuals, and oversees the bookkeeping services for several clients.. She meets with new Individual clients and does liaison work with the bookkeeping clients as well.
As a volunteer, she enjoys participating in community service for local not-for-profit organizations. Joanna resides in Troy with her husband.
Shelly DeCicco
Client Liaison
Shelly DeCicco has over 30 years of financial services experience and has been with Hedley & Co., PLLC since December 2008. Her primary role is to maintain client relations and act as a liaison for our wealth management clients as well as our fund managers. She handles the wealth management team scheduling, monitoring, and responding to client emails and phone calls.
Shelly plans both our company and staff events and provides support to our staff. Shelly also is a licensed NYS Notary Public.
Shelly has an AAS in Marketing from Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY. She is the active Vice President of the JPCL Cheerleading program in Clifton Park. She also volunteers for many local charities.
In her spare time, Shelly enjoys traveling and gardening and is an avid fan of movies. Shelly resides in Halfmoon, NY with her husband and is the proud mother of two daughters who completed their college degrees, a milestone she was fortunate to support them through.
Joel Bennett
Senior Financial Advisor
Joel T. Bennett brings over 25 years of wealth management experience, helping clients and
financial advisors achieve superior results through expert client relationship management,
business development, and portfolio construction. Known for delivering superior client
experience, Joel focuses on providing tailored solutions that enrich the lives of those he serves.
Throughout his career, Joel has held key roles at respected firms such as T. Rowe Price, JP
Morgan Chase and an innovative start-up. In 2019, he was appointed Acting Chief Investment Officer
Officer at the San Francisco start-up, where he served as a fiduciary overseeing $2 billion in client assets.
A 2000 graduate of Western Michigan University, Joel earned a Bachelor of Business
Administration with dual majors in Finance and Economics. He has completed the education
requirements for the CFP® certification through DePaul University and is currently pursuing the
examination requirement to become a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional.
Outside of his professional life, Joel enjoys boating, competing in triathlons, and embarking on outdoor adventures with his yellow lab, Special Agent Utah.
Dan Nunez
Accountant
Dan Nunez is a Baruch College, New York, NY graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration- Accounting degree.
Dan brings nearly 3 years of public accounting experience to Hedley & Co. His experience includes individual and corporate tax preparation, tax planning, and bookkeeping for a diverse client base across multiple industries. As a staff accountant, he supports the corporation and partnership tax team by preparing tax returns and financial statements. He also assists with individual income tax audits and other ad hoc tax projects as they arise.
Dan is currently working toward his CPA certification and passed his first of 4 licensing examinations in August 2025.
In his free time, Dan enjoys running, hiking, cycling, and playing pickleball. He is an avid Liverpool FC supporter as well as an avid chess player. He currently resides in Rensselaer with his wife and two dogs.
Megan Wetsel
Bookkeeper
Megan joined Hedley & Co., PLLC in 2014. Megan started out as our Administrative Assistant and soon demonstrated her eagerness to learn more roles with the firm. With her attention to detail and expertise in organizational skills, she is a great fit as a bookkeeper. Megan’s primary role is providing QuickBooks bookkeeping services to a variety of clients including QuickBooks training. She also assists the firm in generating detailed financial reports used in the preparation of tax planning for our clients. Megan is also involved in our tax preparation team. She has completed college-level bookkeeping courses and is currently interested in continuing her education in the accounting world. Megan also holds an NYS Notary Public license.
Megan currently resides in Clifton Park with her husband and three sons. In her time away from work, you can usually find her on many different sports fields cheering on her boys. Megan also volunteers with the Shen Booster clubs and contributes to their sports banquets. She enjoys traveling with her family, especially to Disney World.
Heather Ferrara
Administrative Assistant / Bookkeeper
Heather joined Hedley & Co., PLLC, in August of 2025 with the role of Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper. In her dual role, she assists the Full-time Administrative Assistant and provides Bookkeeping services including accounts receivable, accounts payable, and reconciling bank statements as well as other Bookkeeping processes. Heather has her AAS in Accounting from Herkimer Community College and BS in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan University. She has many years of customer service experience as well as working as a Bookkeeper/Human Resource Coordinator for a transportation company, and Principal Clerk for Oneida County.
She is back in New York where she is from, after some time away living in Arizona, Colorado, and Texas. She is a proud mother of 3 daughters and a grandson who live in various states, including Colorado, Hawaii, and Texas. She is looking forward to starting to travel and cultivate some new hobbies, and taking some classes online, both to continue improving her skills and potentially explore other avenues of study.
Megan Regula
Administrative Assistant
Megan Regula joined Hedley &; Co., PLLC in August of 2025 as our devoted Administrative Assistant. Megan supports staff and oversees the firm’s general administrative functions, including schedule management, meeting coordination, and maintaining efficient office procedures, while ensuring a welcoming environment for colleagues and clients.
Her initiative, strong organizational abilities, and excellent customer service skills make her an invaluable asset to Hedley and Company, ensuring that both administrative operations and client interactions are handled smoothly and professionally. Driven by a desire to learn and improve, Megan actively seeks out opportunities to develop her abilities and support her team’s success.
Megan has completed her AAS in Management, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship from SUNY Adirondack in Queensbury, NY. She resides in Glenville with her fiancé and dog, anxiously waiting for their Fall of 2026 wedding. In her spare time, Megan is an avid musician who enjoys singing, playing instruments, and creating new music. Fun fact: Megan is ambidextrous and uses her hands interchangeably.
Hedley & Co., PLLC.
1593 Route 9
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: +1 (518) 348-2079
Fax: (518) 348-1264
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