Forbes Names 5 Grassi Advisors to 2026 Best-in-State CPAs List
New York, NY – Grassi, a leading provider of advisory, tax, and accounting services, announced that five of its professionals have been named to Forbes’ 2026 Best-in-State CPAs list, recognizing CPAs for their leadership, accomplishments, and contributions to advancing the accounting profession.
The annual Best‑in‑State CPAs list is developed through a rigorous, multi‑stage editorial and evaluation process led by Forbes. Candidates are identified through industry interviews, nominations, and independent research, and evaluated using weighted criteria that include professional achievement, influence on the profession, performance, thought leadership, and community service.
The Grassi professionals recognized on the 2026 list are:
- Louis C. Grassi, CPA, CFE, CEO, Founder and Managing Partner, New York
- Lisa Rispoli, CPA, AEP, TEP®, MST, Partner, Trust and Estate Services Leader and Private Client Services Leader, New York
- Jeffrey G. Cohen, CPA, Partner and Tax Technical Practice Leader, New York
- Ted A. Carnevale, CPA, CGMA, AEP, MST, Partner and Co-Leader of the New Jersey Market, New Jersey
- Aaron Rupper, CPA, CCIFP, Partner, New York
Collectively, these professionals bring more than 165 years of experience across complex tax and advisory areas, including multijurisdictional and state and local tax, compliance, planning, and transaction‑related matters, as well as industry‑specialized work in private client and trust and estate services, construction, manufacturing and distribution, real estate, and others.
This recognition on Forbes’ Best‑in‑State CPAs list reflects the depth of expertise across Grassi’s professionals and the firm’s ability to provide technical guidance for clients navigating complex business environments. It also highlights Grassi’s commitment to advancing the accounting profession through continuous education, active industry involvement, and leadership across the firm’s specialized practice areas.
About Grassi
Grassi is the 52nd-largest accounting firm in the nation and one of the largest employee-owned firms in the profession, serving middle-market businesses, public companies, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofit organizations. Founded on Long Island by Louis C. Grassi, the firm has navigated 45 years of industry change. In 2023, the firm transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), reinforcing independence, accountability, and long-term service continuity in an industry increasingly defined by private equity and consolidation.
Grassi is headquartered in New York City, with more than 10 offices across the United States, and international reach in its membership through PrimeGlobal, an association of over 300 independent member firms worldwide.
