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Biography

Lauren M. Landolfi, a Shareholder at WilkinGuttenplan, has been a member of the firm since 2007. She is the Practice Leader for the firm’s Tax Department.  As a seasoned tax professional, Lauren provides sophisticated tax consulting, strategic tax planning, and compliance services to a diverse portfolio of clients, including high-net-worth individuals and their families, family offices, hedge funds, and emerging and established technology businesses.

With a deep understanding of the unique needs of high-net-worth clients, Lauren excels in delivering tailored solutions that optimize tax efficiency, Section 1202 Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) savings, wealth preservation, and multi-generational planning. She supports her clients as they implement tax planning strategies and helps to navigate the intricacies of managing multi-state and international tax matters. She supports her clients as they implement tax planning strategies and helps to navigate the intricacies of managing multi-state and international tax matters. Her expertise also extends to the tax due diligence process for clients engaged in the buying or selling of business interests, ensuring optimal outcomes in high-value transactions.

Beyond her client-focused work, Lauren plays a day-to-day role in the firm’s department leadership, overseeing the operations of the Tax Department and driving strategic initiatives that enhance service delivery and team performance. She is also a firm coach, guiding the next generation of tax professionals through staff coaching and development. Lauren advocates for the future of the accounting profession and serves as the Co-Chair of Rider University’s Accounting Advisory Board.

Before joining WilkinGuttenplan, Lauren honed her expertise at an international CPA firm, bringing a global perspective to her work with high-net-worth individuals and complex business structures.

Licenses & Certifications:

  • CPA License: New Jersey

Professional and Civic Achievements:

  • Member of the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA)
  • Member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Education:

  • Lauren graduated with both a Bachelor of Science from Rider University of New Jersey and a Master of Taxation from Golden Gate University. She continues her education through regular CPE and educational seminars.

Q&A

What excites you most about the future of your industry?

The next generation! My team has some powerful skill sets and works best when given the opportunity to think outside of the box.

What motivates you?

Setting a goal and working towards accomplishing it.

If you weren’t an accountant/consultant, what would you be?

I would be a chef! Being in the kitchen is how I destress.

What’s your next big adventure?

In the short- term Mexico, with my husband, our four small children, and my brother. As newlyweds, we traveled frequently and now 10 years later, we are excited to enjoy the world as a family!

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