Couto DeFranco, P.A.

Couto DeFranco, P.A. is an accounting practice in New Jersey whose partners are both Certified Public Accountants and Certified Financial Planners. It serves small businesses and growing private companies as well as individuals, covering Essex, Morris and Hudson counties along with Maplewood and South Orange.

Products and services

• Accounting and tax: bookkeeping, tax returns and ongoing tax planning for firms and individuals.
• Financial statements: statements for internal use and for lenders, investors and other outside parties.
• Due diligence: financial review work for business transactions.
• Wealth management: planning for longer-term financial goals, with securities and advisory services offered through Cetera.
• Estate and trust: trust and estate planning and administration, including plans to reduce gift and estate taxes.

Who it works with

The firm works with new entrepreneurs, small businesses, growing private companies and individuals planning their finances and estates.

Key facts

• Based in: New Jersey, United States
• Qualifications: Certified Public Accountants and Certified Financial Planners
• Partners: Nelson J. Couto and Anthony DeFranco Jr.
• Investment services: offered through Cetera Wealth Services and Cetera Investment Advisers, separately owned