Grassi Wins STEP Private Client Award for Accountancy Team of the Year

New York, NY — September 18, 2025 — Grassi, a leading provider of advisory, tax and accounting services to businesses and private clients, is proud to announce it has been named the Accountancy Team of the Year (Midsize Firm) at the 2025 STEP Private Client Awards, presented on September 17 in London, England.

Recognized as the hallmark of quality in the private client industry, the STEP Private Client Awards celebrate excellence among accountants, solicitors, lawyers, bankers, trust managers and financial advisers worldwide. Winners are selected through a rigorous judging process by an international panel of leading experts.

Grassi’s Private Client Services and Trust & Estate practice, led by Lisa Rispoli, CPA, AEP, TEP, was honored for its ability to deliver innovative, high-touch solutions that address the evolving needs of high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices. With a focus on planning for goals and ambitions across generations, the team provides personalized strategies to preserve wealth and align financial plans with personal and philanthropic objectives.

Through its STEP and PrimeGlobal memberships, along with its Italian Practice, International Tax Practice and International Private Client Services, Grassi continues to expand its global reach and deliver cross-border planning solutions that meet the needs of clients worldwide.

“To be recognized by STEP alongside the best in the private client profession globally is an incredible honor. This award is a testament to the dedication and innovative spirit of our entire team, who consistently go above and beyond to create meaningful results for our clients. We are deeply grateful to our clients for their trust and collaboration, which drive us to serve with integrity, care and excellence every day. This recognition inspires us to keep raising the bar as we help families and individuals achieve their drives and ambitions,” said Lisa Rispoli, Partner and Leader of Grassi’s Private Client Services and Trust & Estate practice.

A complete list of the 2025 STEP Private Client Award winners can be found here.