Our team has experience at some of the best financial companies in the business. We bring that expertise to our work with small and mid-sized companies across the US.
Meet the JADDE Team
JADDE Financial Solutions believes that a happy team equals happy clients. So, we've created a place where talented people can do great work, make a real difference and be the best they can be.
Judith DeFeo
Founder and CEO
Judy is the founder and CEO of JADDE Financial Solutions. She started the company in 2005, after spending more than 20 years garnering valuable experience in the corporate financial sector. Judy served as Vice President at Goldman Sachs in New York City for over 15 years in their Global Treasury and Banking Division.
Read Judy's full bio.Heidi Bova
Accounting Manager
Heidi’s expertise spans over two decades long within the fields of accounting and finance. She brings an array of experience in various industries, such as corporate business and local government. She has a strong background in financial reporting, budget development and technical accounting. As a result of her diverse skill set, she has the ability to help client’s see problems from different perspectives, in order to develop innovative and efficient solutions. Heidi’s passion for process improvements, system implementations and team development makes her an asset for any clients’ business.
Read Heidi's full bio.Irina Gesterak
Marketing & Communications Manager and Client Service Coordinator
Irina lends her unparalleled, professional insights to JADDE Financial Solutions’ communications and marketing initiatives. She also manages the operational practices of the firm, coordinating customer support, project and practice management, as well as new business development.
Read Irina's full bio.Matthew Hall
Client Accounting Advisor
Matthew draws on his extensive background in financial modeling and analysis to provide the ultimate client experience for those he works with. He brings an unmatched vision to the financial forecasting and decision-making process of our clients’ businesses.
Read Matthew's full bio.Stephanie Adago
Client Accounting Advisor
Stephanie manages an array of accounts at JADDE Financial Solutions. She always does so with integrity and strong attention to detail. Her clients love the thoroughness and accuracy of her work and she’s able to assist them in all aspects of their bookkeeping, reporting, and account maintenance needs.
Read Stephanie's full bio.Darlene González Ramírez
Client Accounting Advisor
Darlene places a strong emphasis on her client relationships and her focus is to help their businesses thrive and grow. Coming from an entrepreneurial background, she understands the challenges that businesses face and the importance of having solid accounting in place. Having experience in business operations and human resources, Darlene looks for solutions through the lens of a business manager, not just as an accountant.
Read Darlene's full bio.Melissa Frangoulis
Client Accounting Advisor
Melissa has over twenty years of expertise in the fields of accounting and financial analysis. She has worked within a number of diverse industries, including theme parks, manufacturing, construction, healthcare and government. Prior to joining JADDE Financial Solutions, she worked for Disney, Tupperware, Advent Health and the City of Daytona Beach.
Read Melissa 's full bio.Andrei Vienne Perez
Bookkeeper
Andrei specializes in providing quick, hands-on, and customized full-charge bookkeeping support to clients. With experience in accounting for various small businesses, she is driven by attention to detail and consistency and understands the importance of organized and accurate bookkeeping to business owners. She is best known for always supporting her clients with timely and impactful information to help them grow their businesses.
Read Andrei 's full bio.Drake Lam
Accounting Intern
Drake joins JADDE as a rising junior accounting student from The College of New Jersey, with minors in IST and Finance. At TCNJ, Drake is a member of the professional business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, a student worker at the TCNJ library and a member of the club baseball team.
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Meet Rosie, JADDE’s MVP!
Whether at the office or at home, she brings an energetic and enthusiastic attitude, making the office a fun and friendly environment for all who meet her.
We are lucky to have her as part of the JADDE Financial Solutions team.