The Curchin Group Launches Family Business Advisory Practice

RED BANK, New Jersey (January 10, 2012) – The Curchin Group, LLC, a mid-sized, full-service accounting firm based in Red Bank, New Jersey, announced today the official launch of its Family Business Advisory Practice. This group specializes in business, estate, succession and financial planning within the dynamic family environment. Curchin's Family Business Advisory Practice leaders are Partners, Lynn A. Conover, CPA; Roy Kvalo, CPA/ABV/CFF, CVA; and Kimberly C. Melski, CPA. The Family Business Advisory Practice works in conjunction with select behavioral, managerial and legal consultants to facilitate the needs of each family business.

Conover and Melski are members of the Family Firm Institute (FFI), an organization based in Boston, MA which is comprised of a diverse network of professionals knowledgeable in family business advising. Conover has received the Family Firm Institute's ("FFI") Certificate in Family Business Advising.

Said Conover, "Business, estate, succession and financial planning in a family business must consider the wishes of not only the founders of a business, but also those of future generations. Oftentimes, there are conflicts or differences of opinion within families. Curchin has worked with family businesses for years. We are excited to formalize the Practice and really expand our knowledge to best serve our family business clients as they grow or face changes in leadership, and other situations that are unique within a family dynamic."

Celebrating over 55 years in Monmouth County, New Jersey, The Curchin Group, LLC is a certified public accounting firm that helps small to mid-sized businesses and individuals reach their financial goals through providing a broad range of Assurance; Tax; Financial Planning; Business Advisory; and Litigation & Valuation Services. The firm is dedicated to giving solid accounting and financial advice, sustaining long-term relationships with its clients and employees and giving back to the surrounding community.