Red Bank, NJ — July 8, 2026 — Smolin, Lupin & Co., LLC (Smolin), a leading advisory, tax, and accounting firm, announces that Vitolo & Associates has joined the firm, marking a strategic alignment between two companies dedicated to delivering exceptional client service.
Vitolo & Associates brings deep tax expertise and a well-established Client Accounting and Advisory Services (CAAS) practice, with capabilities spanning accounting, bookkeeping, advisory, and controllership support. This addition enhances Smolin’s ability to provide clients with expanded resources, advanced technology, and a broader suite of services while maintaining the personalized approach they value.
As part of the transition, clients of Vitolo & Associates will continue working with their trusted advisors, now supported by the collective strength and infrastructure of Smolin.
“Welcoming Vitolo & Associates marks an exciting step forward for Smolin,” said Paul Fried, CPA, CEO of Smolin. “We are building a firm designed for the future, where strong advisory relationships are at the center of everything we do. This combination expands our resources and allows us to deliver more strategic, forward-looking guidance that helps our clients grow, adapt, and succeed in a changing environment.”
Joining Smolin from Vitolo & Associates are:
- Michael Vitolo, CPA, Member of the Firm
- Michael Vincent, CPA, Tax Manager
- Rachel Baldino, CAAS Bookkeeper
- Shelley Carlock, CPA, CAAS Senior Accountant
- Daisy Haffner, CAAS Bookkeeper
- Carla Oliveira, CAAS Bookkeeper
This combination reflects Smolin’s continued growth strategy and commitment to strengthening its advisory and accounting capabilities to better serve clients across industries.
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