"We never lose touch with what really matters - the well-being of our clients." MARK H. WANDER, CPA/PFS/ABV/CFF/AEPFounding Partner ![]() Mark earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Drexel University and began his professional career as an accountant for Laventhol & Horwath, CPAs in Philadelphia. In 1982, he helped found Baratz & Associates, P.A. where he remains active as a shareholder. Mark is the go-to expert for personal financial planning, matrimonial and divorce related issues, business consulting, business valuations, retirement planning, and tax administration. He is qualified to testify as an expert witness in business valuation and other litigation matters and has provided court and mediation testimony in New Jersey and Colorado. Impressive CredentialsMark is a licensed CPA in New Jersey and holds a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) designation from the American Institute of Certifed Public Accountants (AICPA), as well as SEC Series 6 & 63 exam licenses. He is accredited by the AICPA in Business Valuations (ABV) and Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF) and has a New Jersey Life Insurance license as well. Meaningful AffiliationsMark is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants, AICPA Committee on Personal Financing and Taxes and Estate. He was a former president of the Financial Planning Council of Southern New Jersey. |