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About Us

CTM CPAs & Business Advisors is celebrating 50 years of providing generations of individuals and businesses with sophisticated tax, accounting and consulting services! Although we specialize in quick-service restaurant franchisee accounting, we work with a wide range of clientele, offering a suite of services depending on your individual or business needs.

  • Individual Tax Services include: Federal/State Tax Filings, Estate and Trust Tax planning, Gift-Tax Returns, IRS Representation, Retirement Tax Planning and Strategic Tax Planning.
  • Business Services include Financial Statement  Preparation, Cash Flow Analysis, Business Valuations, Financial Check-ups, Information Systems Evaluation, QuickBooks Access on CTM Cloud, CTM’s Payroll and Bill Pay Services, Tax Return Preparation and Planning, Succession Planning, Business Start-up Assistance, Back Office-Support and more!

At CTM, we use fresh ideas, proven approaches and innovative tax strategies to help our clients establish an optimal financial path towards reaching their annual goals and beyond. By focusing on the following principles: 1) Building long-term client relationships, 2) Delivering exceptional client service, and 3) Helping our clients reach their goals through strategic planning and forecasting, we hope to become more than just your accountant – we become a trusted business advisor!

Partners

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Julie E. Babetch, CPA

CTM Partner Julie Babetch understands the unique challenges you and your business may face in the ever-changing landscape of federal and state tax...

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Todd J. Coughlan, CPA

CTM Partner Todd Coughlan is at his best when he is helping others achieve their goals.  Whether providing an individual with tax planning...

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Steven Edelheit, CPA, CVA

CTM Managing Partner Steven Edelheit is a devoted family man who takes pride in his family’s accomplishments.  Steve brings the same enthusiasm and...

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Scott P. Weingart, JD, CPA

CTM Partner Scott P. Weingart’s competitive nature drives him both on and off the tennis court.  Scott strives to win, and helping his...

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Of Counsel

William S. Chunowitz, CPA

William Chunowitz is a former founding partner of CTM. His practice focused on business planning and consulting with a strong emphasis in business...

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Martin Magida, CPA

Former CTM Partner Martin Magida never minced words when providing clients with tax planning advice or recommending ways to grow their businesses. With...

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In Memoriam – Karyl L. Mandel, CPA

Karyl L. Mandel is a former named partner at CTM, with more than 35 years of experience working with entrepreneurs. Her client base...

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Michael S. Teitelbaum, CPA

Michael S. Teitelbaum was a founding partner at CTM. His practice focused on providing accounting and financial services to numerous McDonald’s® franchisees and other quick service restaurants,...

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Managers

Lorena Berndt

Lorena Berndt is the business manager of the firm. She is responsible for managing all areas of CTM's administration, including human resources, payroll, facilities...

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Jason Johnson, CPA

Jason has more than 20 years of public accounting experience. As Client Services Manager, Jason is responsible for managing a portfolio of CTM...

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Valerie Lynch, CPA

Valerie joined CTM in 2022, bringing with her a wide range of corporate and public accounting experience.  As a result, she was able...

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Nicki Moschiano, CPA

Nicki Moschiano is a senior tax manager, specializing in tax planning, compliance, audit resolution and advisory services to family owned businesses, closely held...

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Debra O’Malley

Debra O’Malley brings more than a 15 years of marketing experience working for professional services firms to her role as marketing manager at...

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Luis Ortiz

Luis Ortiz is a manager specializing in quick service restaurant franchisee Accounting.  He manages all monthly financial statement preparation for clients, including final...

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Ken Root

Ken Root is the information technology manager at CTM CPAs & Business Advisors.  He is responsible for the installation and maintenance of the...

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Robert Webber

Robert (Bobby) Webber is a manager assisting small to mid-sized business clients with compilation and review engagements as may be required by their...

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Staff Profiles

Robert Mortell

Throughout his career, CTM Bill Pay Specialist Robert Mortell has been immersed in financial transactions. After graduating Niles North High School in 2003, Robert’s...

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Donna Williamson

CTM Staff Accountant Donna Williamson has managed to keep the important things in her life constant, including her 40-year marriage to her husband...

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Jennifer Barton

CTM Staff Accountant Jennifer Barton has found a new home – both literally and figuratively. Jen, a DePaul University graduate with...

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