Thomas McCabe, CPA
Chief Operating Officer &
Director of Accounting

Tom is Director of Accounting and Chief Operating Officer, and brings to Prestige Wealth Accounting Group more than 20 years of experience in preparing tax returns and advising high-net-worth indivudals and small businesses on tax and accounting matters. Tom obtained his CPA license in 1988 and has earned the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants' PFS (Personal Financial Specialist) credential. A CPA/PFS is a CPA with the powerful combination of extensive tax expertise and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning.

Prior to joining Prestige Wealth Accounting Group, Tom was a Vice President and Chief Administrative Investment Officer for the Merrill Lynch Trust Company. In that capacity, he managed the team that provided fiduciary investment and tax oversight and guidance to high-net-worth clients with a particular focus on alternative investments such as real estate, hedge funds, insurance, annuities and closely-held businesses. He began his career as an auditor with Deloitte and Touche LLP, where he specialized in the audits of financial services companies, and also served as Assistant Director of Princeton University's investment administrative team.

He holds a B.S. in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from Rider University. Tom is also an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Rider and sits on the University's Accounting Advisory Council.

Tom is a member of the Lions Club of Flemington, and is an adventurer who enjoys active outdoor sports such as surfing and snowboarding. He is a teacher at heart and loves to share his knowledge with others. He is devoted to his five daughters and places a high value on giving back to the community through his charitable work with local organizations such as the Hopewell Valley Chapter of the YMCA and activities supporting the Hunterdon Medical Center.

Sondra Ranucci, Tax Preparer and Senior Accountant

Sondra joined Prestige Wealth Accounting Group in February of 2011 bringing with her over 17 years of accounting, bookkeeping and tax experience. She is a QuickBooks Certified User and has extensive experience in preparing tax returns for businesses and individuals, as well as bookkeeling for small and mid-sized businesses. In addition to her tax background, Sondra also worked as a Senior Financial Analyst for a Fortune 500 company based in Central NJ.

Sondra attended Georgian Court University where she earned her Bachelors Degree in Business Administration with a minor in Accounting. She also earned her MBA with an Accounting concentration from Georgian Court University. 

In her free time, she enjoys hiking, taking day trips with her husband and spending time with her twin sister. She is an animal lover and currently has three cats and a dog, all adopted from various shelters. She enjoys watching hockey and is a devoted fan of the New York Rangers. 

Robert J. Gardner, CPA, Tax Preparer and Reviewer

Bob prepares individual and business tax returns for Prestige Wealth Accounting Group. He is also involved in tax planning and consulting services for Prestige Wealth Accounting Group clients.

Bob has been practicing public accounting since 1985. He graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Masters of Business Administration. Bob's work experience includes five years at Deloitte and Touche and 10 years as Corporate Controller for a Princeton NJ based diversified holding company. He also has experience as a CPA practitioner specializing in tax and business planning for small and mid-sized companies. Bob is licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Certified Public Accountants, and is an adjunct Professor of Accounting at Rider University. He is an avid sports fan and enjoys playing basketball.

Anne Wagner, Administrative Assistant

Anne joined Prestige in March of 2011 and brings a wealth of professional experience in the financial industry. She earned her Bachelor of Business Administration and her MBA in Finance from the University of Notre Dame, and worked as an analyst at financial institutions in Chicago, Minnesota and New Jersey. Anne assists in daily business operations.

In her spare time Anne trains for and competes in numerous Olympic distance triathlons, including the NYC Triathlon. She also enjoys do-it-yourself home repair projects, traveling and spending time with her husband and three children.