Managing Director
“An entrepreneur myself, I understand today’s challenges, and help clients solve problems and identify opportunities that will create value. I focus on the “why, how, and when” so they can refocus on the reasons why they became an entrepreneur in the first place!”
Lou is passionate about helping individuals and business owners with more than traditional compliance needs and provides them with a value-added portfolio of business and financial advisory services He understands that one size does not fit all. By gaining an understanding of clients’ unique needs and expectations he helps them plan ahead and prepare for growth and the achievement of their goals.
Understanding that the needs of clients in an ever changing economic landscape demands a 360 degree customized approach, Lou launched TFG Related Entities, to bring greater value to clients with a New Financial DialogueTM.
The Fuoco Group (TFG), is a multi-state, professional and financial services organization offering accounting and tax services, but also financial planning, wealth management, exit planning, income and estate tax planning, retirement planning, risk management and commercial lending – all under one umbrella.
As CEO, Lou is responsible for planning, directing and managing the operations, services, and strategic growth of Fuoco Group and TFG. Lou provides traditional accounting, and compliance services to clients, but also offers a portfolio of services that includes:
- Business Advisory and Strategic Planning
- Tax Planning and Preparation
- Estate Tax Planning
- Business Exit Planning and Value Building
- Forensic Accounting and Litigation Support
A licensed CPA in New York and Florida, Lou was honored as a “Who’s Who in Accounting,” a 2019 “Executive Circle” Member, and 2019 & 2020’s “Best Accounting Firm” by Long Island Business News. A NYREJ “Ones to Watch” in 2019, and the Palm Beach Post’s “Best” Accountant in South Florida both 2019 and 2020, Lou’s articles have been published in Accounting Today, CPA Practice Advisor, “Ask the Expert” Palm Beach Post, South Florida Business & Wealth, Florida Weekly, Long Island Business News and New York Real Estate Journal. Lou has participated in panels, and spoken at seminars on tax, accounting and business advisory topics. Lou has both the prestigious CEPA designation in Business Exit Planning, and the CVB, for building value in businesses for their owners.
Areas of Focus
- Healthcare
- Medical: hospitals, physicians, MSOs
- Dental: dentists, DSOs
- Concierge Medicine
- Chiropractors, Podiatrists
- Hospitality and Restaurants
- Real Estate and Construction
- Professional Services
- Manufacturing and Distribution
Professional and Civic Affiliations
- AICPA
- FICPA
- New York State Society of CPAs
- Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
- Business Enterprise Institute
- Exit Planning Institute
- American Healthcare Association
- American Dental Association
- Palm Beach County Medical Society
- Hauppauge Industrial Association
- Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce
- South Florida Business & Wealth Apogee Award Honoree
Education
- St. John’s University, Bachelor of Science
