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Weafer Joins TBC



Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C. (TBC), the largest CPA firm based in the Capital District, is pleased to announce the addition of Kenneth (K.C.) Weafer to the TBC team as the Assistant Director of Pension Operations.

With a rich background spanning legal expertise, educational leadership, and public service, K.C. brings a unique blend of skills and insights to enhance the firm's capabilities in assisting employers with the design, implementation, and compliant administration of their retirement plan programs. Prior to joining TBC, K.C. was an ERISA attorney at a national law firm, where he accumulated over a decade of experience in navigating the intricate landscape of retirement plan regulations.

TBC, a longstanding member of CPAmerica Inc. and a member of Crowe Global, offers a complete range of services tailored to provide customized accounting, tax, and comprehensive financial expertise. Serving thousands of clients, TBC excels in areas such as accounting, auditing, tax, advisory services, trusts and estates, business advisory, and pension services.

The firm's commitment to excellence has been consistently recognized, with accolades including being named a "Top Workplace" by the Times Union for thirteen consecutive years and #1 mid-size company in 2024, and "Best Places to Work" by the Albany Business Review. TBC has also received recognition as "America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms" by Forbes in 2021, 2022, and 2023, and is included in Inside Accounting as a Top 300 Firm.

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