Professional Profile: Edmund Restivo Jr. - 2017

Family: Wife, three children, several grandchildren

College: University of Rhode Island: B.S in Accounting; Bryant University: M.S. in Taxation

First job unrelated to your current field: Construction

First job in current field: Accountant, Christianson & Co. (acquired by Ernst & Young)

What your firm does now and its plans for the future?: Restivo Monacelli is an innovative tax, accounting and business advisory firm with offices in Providence, RI, Foxboro, MA and Boca Raton, FL. Established more than two decades ago with a uniquely different business model than traditional accounting firms, we leverage our first-hand business experience and financial expertise to provide forward-thinking solutions to clients nationwide. As a result, we have earned a best-in-class reputation, and we plan to continue growing and evolving.

Hobbies: Golfing, snowboarding

Favorite novel: “The Great Gatsby”

Favorite film: “Rocky”

Keys to success: As an entrepreneur and investor in restaurants, real estate ventures and construction projects, a key to my – and the firm’s - success has been leveraging deep knowledge, resources and an extensive network of business relationships to provide clients with opportunities. Another key to our success is that we stay ahead of the curve on industry trends, regulations and resources in order to guide clients across an ever-changing landscape.

Person(s) you most admire (outside of family): Barack Obama

If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Full-time entrepreneur