Certified Public Accountants

Kevin J. Connolly CPA, JD.

Kevin, one of the founding partners of Connolly, Switaj, Fogler & Co. LLP, graduated from Iona College with a B.S. degree in economics and from Fordham University Law School with a Juris Doctor. Before establishing the firm in 1979, Kevin was a shareholder in Green & Gein, CPA's, Woodbridge, N.J. and a tax manager at Touche, Ross, and Co. (Deloitte & Touche) New York.

Kevin is responsible for all aspects of taxes for individual and business clients of the firm. His client base centers on high net worth individuals and includes executive counseling services for the corporate community. Kevin's vast experience in tax, financial, and estate planning provides our staff with an excellent resource to deliver superior services for our clients.

Kevin is a member of the New Jersey and New York State Societies of CPAs and a member of the American Institute of CPAs. He is also a member of the American and New York State Bar Associations. Kevin can be contacted via email at kconnolly@candscpa.com.



Kore Chan CPA.

Kore is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a B.S. degree in accounting. He joined the firm in 2005 and became a CPA in 2006. Prior to joining the firm Kore was a proprietary trader for a firm in NYC.

Kore’s overall responsibilities include all phases of income tax preparation and compliance, tax planning for high net-worth individuals and small business accounting and consulting. He is a member of the New Jersey State Society of CPA’s as well as a member of the American Institute of CPA’s.
 
Kore can be contacted via email at kchan@candscpa.com.

Paul W. Switaj CPA.

Paul, one of the founding partners of Connolly, Switaj, Fogler & Co. LLP and the managing partner, graduated from St. Peter's College with a B.S. degree in accounting. Before establishing the firm in 1979, Paul was a shareholder in Green & Gein, CPA's, Woodbridge, N.J. and an audit supervisor at Touche, Ross, and Co.

Paul is responsible for all aspects of accounting and taxes for individual and business clients at the firm. Paul maintains a varied client base focusing on tax and financial planning, estate planning, financial statement preparation, and business consulting.

Paul is a member of the New Jersey and New York State Societies of CPA's as well as being a member of the American Institute of CPA's. Paul can be contacted via email at pswitaj@candscpa.com.

Shaun Wolcott CPA.

Shaun joined the firm in 2005, shortly after graduating from Rider University with a B.S. in accounting. He also became an Enrolled Agent in 2007 and earned his Master’s in Accountancy from Rider University in 2009.

Shaun’s overall responsibilities include all phases of income tax preparation and compliance, consulting, and tax planning for high net-worth individuals and small businesses. He is a member of the New Jersey Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs, as well as a QuickBooks Pro Advisor with QuickBooks Online Certification.

Shaun can be contacted via email at swolcott@candscpa.com.

Amy Pagliarulo

Amy joined the firm in February 2007 as a part time Receptionist/Administrative Assistant and in 2014 she became the full time Office Manager. With the help from our wonderful staff, she skillfully manages administrative duties and client relations, which helps the company to operate efficiently. She is the friendly voice that usually greets you when you call.

Prior to working for our firm, she was a stay-at-home mom for her two daughters.



Amy can also be reached via email at apagliarulo@candscpa.com.

John W. Fogler CPA.

John,  graduated from Stockton University in 1985 with a B.S. degree in accounting, joined the firm in 1988 and became a partner in 2000. Before his employment at CSF & Co. LLP., John worked for a mid-sized accounting firm in Monmouth County, servicing the accounting and tax needs of the medical services community and other small business clients.

John's primary responsibilities include all phases of income tax preparation and compliance, tax planning for high net worth individuals, and small business accounting and consulting. John is a member of the New Jersey State Society of CPAs and a member of the American Institute of CPAs.

John can be contacted via email at jfogler@candscpa.com.

Brian Switaj EA.

Brian graduated from Sacred Heart University in 2001 with a B.S. degree in accounting. He also earned a Master of Science in Accountancy from University of Phoenix in 2013. He worked several years in Sherman Oaks, CA providing taxation services to individuals in the entertainment industry. His knowledge in communicating with individuals in the entertainment industry allowed him to strengthen his expertise and learn how to cater to individuals across various types of industries. Upon returning back to the east coast in 2007, he joined the firm.
 
Brian’s overall responsibilities include all phases of income tax preparation and compliance, tax planning for high net worth individuals and small business accounting, estate work and consulting. Brian is a member of the National Association of Enrolled Agents.
 
Brian can be contacted via email at bswitaj@candscpa.com.