Who We Are
The right firm.
The right partnership.
With over 30 years of experience, we have been providing tax services, accounting, and bookkeeping in Hamilton Township. Our expertise ranges from managing reporting requirements and compliance risks to offering a comprehensive suite of services for future planning and strategizing. We are dedicated to helping your business succeed, whether you need financial reporting, business planning, litigation support, or financial advising. You’ve come to the right place.
Jim Alfieri
Principal
Jim is a native of New Jersey having graduated from The College of New Jersey in 1987 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting. He has been licensed by the New Jersey Board of Public Accountancy as a Certified Public Accountant since 1989. Jim started his career in public accounting in 1987 with a large regional firm in Princeton. In 1992, Jim joined Al Silvestri and formed a local CPA firm in West Windsor. In 1995, they merged with Vince and Pat Civale and formed the firm that preceded Hamilton Mercer Advisors. Jim spends most of his free time with his wife, Anna and spends free time visiting their two grown children who live in Texas and Massachusetts.
Peter Martin
Principal
Peter S. Martin is a Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Valuation Analyst, and holds the Certified in Financial Forensics credential. With over 35 years of experience, including five years with a regional firm, he currently leads the firm’s audit, litigation support, peer review, and nonprofit client service areas. He is an objective advisor to many businesses and has extensive experience in a wide variety of industries, including distribution, manufacturing, construction, real estate, retail, import/export, restaurants, and nonprofits. A frequent lecturer on behalf of social service and faith-based nonprofit organizations, he serves as an advisor to a wide variety of community organizations and has extensive nonprofit auditing experience. Peter is an active member of the New York and New Jersey Societies of CPAs, NJCPA Auditing and Accounting Standards and Nonprofit Committees, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. Peter graduated from Queens College of the City University of New York with a major in Accounting and Information Systems and a minor in Economics.
Al Silvestri
Principal
Albert Silvestri is a Principle of the Certified Public Accounting firm of Hamilton Mercer Advisors, LLC. Mr. Silvestri’s clients enjoy a high level of service, thanks to his deep knowledge about their particular types of business. Over the past 40 years, Mr. Silvestri has served as Financial Advocate for several closely-held businesses and organizations in many industries. Mr. Silvestri’s experience enables him to perform both the technical functions of accounting as well as business-based analyses of financial and tax issues. He is also actively involved in financial planning for both businesses and individuals. He is a registered investment advisor and holds an insurance producer license in various states.
Mr. Silvestri has spoken to several professional and civic groups on tax and accounting topics. Mr. Silvestri is a member of both the New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accounts and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He graduated from Rider College in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and earned a Masters of Science in taxation from Seton Hall University in 1988.
Kim Iaconelli
Director
Kim has over 25 years of experience in public accounting and is a licensed CPA in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She graduated with highest honors from Stockton University with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting and later earned a Masters in Taxation degree from Villanova University. She received recognition for achieving one of the five highest scores in the State of New Jersey on the Uniform CPA Examination. Prior to moving to Philadelphia in 2010, Kim was a Partner at a regional CPA firm in South Jersey.
Kim specializes in tax planning, consulting, research and compliance services for closely-held businesses, as well as high-net-worth individuals. Kim has worked with a diversified clientele including construction contractors, professional service firms, retail, hospitality and restaurant enterprises and real estate developers and lessors. In addition to business and individual services, Kim has also advised clients on estate and gift tax matters and succession planning.
Kim is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Kim enjoys spending her free time with her husband, Bill, and their two German Shepherd Dogs, Axel and Jade, at the Jersey Shore.
Brett Scharg
Director
Brett earned a Bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University’s Eli Broad College of Business and later completed a Master’s in Accountancy at Walsh College. Brett has been a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) since 2011 and brings nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting and tax industry.
With extensive experience across diverse tax matters, Brett advises clients on areas such as real estate, professional service firms, high-net-worth individuals, foreign investors in the U.S., and individuals with international business interests.
Outside of work, Brett enjoys spending time with family, cycling, surfing, and playing guitar.
Amanda Janousek
Tax & Audit Manager
Amanda is a tax manager at Hamilton-Mercer Advisors. Amanda has over 18 years of experience in tax, accounting and auditing. Amanda received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The College of New Jersey. Amanda is a licensed CPA in the State of New Jersey. In her free time, Amanda enjoys spending time at the beach, traveling and biking.
Sharon Jones
Senior Audit Manager
Sharon brings over 25 years of experience in assurance and attest services in various industries. Sharon’s experience in public accounting, including her work with the Big Six and Big Four, as well as regional firms, has provided her with leadership skills in directing teams to execute a risk-based approach to auditing for all firm sizes.
Sharon received her B.S. in Accounting from New York Institute of Technology. She is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of New York, a Notary Public in the States of New York and New Jersey, and holds inactive Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.
Jessica Roeckel
Tax Supervisor
Jess graduated from The College of New Jersey with a BS in Accounting in 2005 and has been with the firm since she was an intern in 2004. She specializes in the preparation of Individual, Estate, Inheritance, and Fiduciary Tax Returns. She enjoys meeting with new clients and helping them solve any tax problems they may have – as painlessly as possible.
Outside of work she enjoys spending time and exploring new places with her husband and their children. In addition to her kids, they also have a Great Dane and two cats.
Amanda Reed-Darby
Senior Audit Associate
Amanda is a Senior Audit Associate with Hamilton Mercer Advisors. A US Air Force veteran, Amanda received her BSBA in accounting from Rider University, New Jersey. She has eight years of professional accounting, auditing, and tax experience for individual, corporate, partnership and not-for-profit clients.
Robert Blackwell
Senior Tax Advisor
Robert is a Senior Tax Advisor with more than 8 years of experience in public and private accounting. He joined Hamilton Mercer Advisors in July of 2023 and has extensive experience in individual and business taxation and accounting. Robert grew up in Kerrville, Texas and attended Schreiner University locally. He received his bachelor’s degree with Majors in Accounting and Finance in 2016. Outside of work, Robert enjoys hiking, camping, spending time with his family, and working on Toyota trucks.
Jim Janeczek
Senior Tax Advisor
Jim has been with the firm since 2017. He graduated from Rider University in 1998 with a BS in Accounting. Jim specializes in preparing estate and trust returns (Form 1041), but he also handles other responsibilities such as preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and not-for-profit tax returns, state sales tax returns, and compiling and reviewing financial statements.
Michele Lubiejewski
Senior Tax Advisor
Michele joined the firm in 2023 with over 20 years experience in public accounting . Her duties include but are not limited to performing audits and reviews for non profit organizations, including unions, preparation of tax returns for businesses, individuals and non profit organizations, preparation of the Department of Labor form LM-2, compiled financial statements, and preparation of federal and state payroll returns . Michele received her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Holy Family University.
Trenton Lewis
Senior Tax Advisor
Trenton is a senior tax advisor with Hamilton Mercer Advisors. Trenton has over 17 years of experience in accounting, auditing, reviews, compilations and preparation of individual and corporate tax returns. Trenton received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Thomas Edison State University, New Jersey. Trenton spends most of his free time with his wife and two boys.
Jair Fernandez
Tax Advisor
Jair is a recent graduate from the Rutgers Business school with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He has ambitions of going back to school to pursue a master’s degree as well as passing all 4 CPA exams in the future to be CPA certified. Jair has prior work experience as a financial reporting intern in the mortgage industry. Outside of work, Jair enjoys watching a variety of sports whether its soccer, basketball, football and much more. He can often be found in the weekends playing amateur soccer with his family.
Kerry Raymond
Senior Business Advisor
Kerry serves as a senior business advisor at Hamilton Mercer Advisors, bringing a wealth of expertise with a distinguished 40-year career in bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services. Her specialization encompasses the preparation of a comprehensive range of tax returns, including those for payroll, 1099s, sales, as well as corporate and partnership entities. Kerry’s proficiency in QuickBooks complements her skill set, enabling her to offer clients a full spectrum of financial solutions. Beyond her professional endeavors, Kerry finds joy in exploring new destinations in her mobile home alongside her husband and values the precious moments spent with their son, Ronnie.
Ruth Gomez
Business Advisor
Ruth graduated from Walsh College in Troy, MI, with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy and has 9 years of experience as an accountant. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Ruth was raised in Michigan and moved to New Jersey in 2019. Off hours, she enjoys spending time with her husband (they got married in 2019), traveling out of the country, and visiting family and friends in other states.
Seanelle Grandison
Business Advisor
Seanelle is an Administrative Assistant with 10 years of experience in the field. She has extensive experience with all administrative tasks including data entry in the legal and business fields. Seanelle is able to tailor her skills to meet the needs of various clients. Seanelle is inspired daily by her husband and daughters. In her free time, Seanelle loves to travel the world and play video games with her daughters.
Matthew Royer
Client Relationship Specialist
As a dedicated Client Relationship Specialist with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Matthew thrives on building and nurturing long-term partnerships that drive success for both clients and the organization. With a strong background in customer service and communication, he excels at understanding client needs and delivering tailored solutions that exceed expectations. He is passionate about leveraging data insights to enhance client engagement and satisfaction, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement. Committed to professionalism and integrity, Matthew aims to be a trusted advisor, guiding clients through their journey and helping them achieve their goals. In his free time, he enjoys spending quality moments with friends and family, as well as indulging in a variety of TV shows and movies. This balance of social engagement and entertainment allows him to recharge and maintain a well-rounded perspective.
Denisia Pearson
Office Manager
Denisia graduated from Rutgers University-New Brunswick with her BS in Administration and joined the firm in August of 2025. With a focus on management and specialization in billing, she is dedicated to delivering quality service with professionalism and care. In her free time, Denisia enjoys reading, playing tennis and traveling.
Maggie Riley
Administrative Assistant
Maggie provides essential support to both clients and team members. She brings years of administrative experience across the manufacturing, benefits consulting and construction industries. She joined the firm in October 2022. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from East Stroudsburg University. Outside the office, Maggie enjoys vacationing, attending concerts with family and friends, and spending time with her grandchild.
Hamilton Mercer Advisors is part of Platform Accounting Group, a next-gen accounting collective created to help boutique firms thrive in the 21st century.