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CEO Conversations: Tom Angelo of HBK

December 15, 2025

When HBK CPAs & Consultants moved its mid-Atlantic regional headquarters to the historic Bell Works in Holmdel, the firm’s managing principal and CEO, Tom Angelo, said he wanted the firm to provide the expertise to help small businesses grow beyond even what they might imagine for themselves. Hear from Tom about how HBK envisions the future of accounting, from staffing and talent, to private equity and the transformative potential — and challenges — of artificial intelligence.

Topics discussed:

What drove HBK’s transformation into a multidisciplinary financial-services company
How firms can balance growth with maintaining culture and service quality
HBK’s strategy on AI integration
How HBK is adapting its staffing strategy
Impact of AI on service offerings
Qualities HBK looks for in young accountants
How HBK has changed its training to reflect the firm’s evolving structure

Resources:

Don Meyer

Don Meyer, CAE, is the chief growth officer of the New Jersey Society of CPAs, where he is responsible for setting the vision, strategy and direction for the organization’s marketing, communications and membership campaigns and for driving the success of a deep and broad swath of organizational initiatives.

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Thomas M. Angelo

Thomas M. Angelo, CPA, CITP, is the managing principal of Spire Group, PC, and Spire IT, LLC, the firm's technology affiliate. He is a member of the NJCPA Content Advisory Board and Nonprofit Interest Group.