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Robert E. Grote is a partner at Grassi & Co. He specializes in public accounting, tax planning and management consulting. He provides expert guidance to clients in internal control assessment, fraud prevention and investigation, cash flow and budget planning and projection, acquisition or lending due diligence, and employee benefit plan development. Since beginning his career in 1993, he has served clients in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, distribution, construction, real estate, professional service, and not-for-profit. Rob has led many educational seminars and written articles on employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) and corporate succession planning. Rob takes a proactive, yet patient and team-focused approach with clients as he develops strategies and applications to help them succeed. In addition to providing excellent advice and service to clients, Rob holds a special place in the hearts and minds of the Grassi & Co. staff as the architect of the firm's Mentor-Protégé Program. The program pairs staff members with designated mentors, who help them develop technical and interpersonal skills. Rob is active in numerous industry trade organizations, such as the Institute of Management Accountants (IMA), where he serves as a Board member, and the Subcontractors Trade Association. In addition, he is a member of the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). Rob was recently named to Long Island Business News' 40 Under 40 Class of 2008, recognizing his success and accomplishments. Rob holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in accounting from St. John's University, where he graduated magna cum laude. | 