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.
Matthew Burnell
Financial Advisor/Staff Accountant
Matthew joined Hedley & Co., PLLC in September of 2019 as a Financial Professional. With over 10 years of experience in the taxation and financial services industry holding positions such as a Financial Analyst, Financial Planner, Sr. Tax Associate. In his previous roles, Matthew worked with Corporate Executives and other High Net Clients helping them in a comprehensive manner with Investments, Taxes, and Estate Planning. Matthew works with the team to identify client financial needs, and reviews and prepares portfolios for new and existing clients.
Matthew graduated from Plattsburgh State University where he studied Psychology and Finance and holds an MBA from the University of Albany State University of New York.
During his free time, Matthew enjoys working out, golfing, skiing, and watching sports, especially the Boston Celtics! and spending time with friends and family.
Ryan Banach
Staff Accountant
Ryan Banach joined Hedley & Co., PLLC after graduating from Siena College with a Bachelor of Science, and Master of Science in Accounting in only four years. Ryan began as an intern during the 2022 tax season. Ryan returned the following year as a staff accountant while continuing his Master of Science in Accounting degree. He is currently working towards earning his CPA certification. Ryan works on corporate, partnership, and individual taxes. He also assists with other accounting projects as needed
When not in the office, he enjoys golfing, reading and spending time with his family.
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 an active executive board member 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 with her husband and is the proud mother of two daughters whom she is happy to say have both graduated college!
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.
Triza Likawa
Administrative Assistant/Bookkeeper
Triza has over 5 years of experience in Bookkeeping/Accounting/Administrative duties and holds a career diploma in Tax Preparation. In addition, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Finance from Southern New Hampshire University and expects to graduate end of 2024. Her passion for both Accounting and Finance also led her to earning a Professional Certificate in Mergers and Acquisitions from the New York Institute of Finance.
She believes learning should never stop and there’s always room for improvement. Her primary role is providing QuickBooks Bookkeeping Services to clients and aiding with day-to-day administrative duties.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time in nature, playing tennis, supporting a compelling cause as well as being home and cooking a good homemade meal while solving any big and fun puzzle.
Samantha Teetsel
Administrative Assistant
Samantha joined Hedley & Co., PLLC in July of 2023. With over 20 years of customer
service experience, Samantha Teetsel is a dedicated Administrative Assistant at Hedley and
Company. In her current role, she excels at providing comprehensive support to ensure
smooth operations within the organization. Samantha's primary responsibilities include
managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and maintaining efficient office procedures, all
while fostering a welcoming environment for both colleagues and clients. Eager to learn and
grow, Samantha embraces every opportunity to enhance her skills and contribute to the
success of her team. Her proactive approach and strong organizational abilities make her
an invaluable asset to Hedley and Company, ensuring that the administrative functions run
seamlessly and effectively.
Sam resides in Rotterdam with her husband and 3 children. In her spare time, she enjoys
traveling, watching football, and spending time with her family. When not at work she is
busy attending all her children’s games and enjoying every moment of it.
Hedley & Co., PLLC.
1593 Route 9
Clifton Park, NY 12065
Phone: +1 (518) 348-2079
Fax: (518) 348-1264
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