Team

We believe our teamwork approach adds a broader perspective to all we do and provides increased benefits to our clients.

Our team of financial professionals can help you address:

Investing principles and strategies*
Retirement investing and distribution strategies*
Estate conservation issues
Risk management

We also can answer your questions, including:

Can I retire early?*
Are my investments working hard enough?*
What’s the best approach for college savings?*
What are the elements of a sound estate strategy?
Do I have enough life insurance for my family?

Our experienced professionals have helped many people just like you with similar issues and concerns. We specialize in creating an approach that is designed to address your individual situation.

*These services are offered by Christopher Pakos through his affiliation with Cetera Financial Specialists

Arlene Pakos

Office Manager

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

arlene@pakoscpa.com

Arlene is a life long resident of the area and has been with the firm since 1999. She is the Office Manager and is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of the firm. These functions include handling Accounts Payable,...

Chris Pakos

CPA / Financial Advisor

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Chris.Pakos@ceterafs.com

Chris is a life long Latrobe (Derry Township) resident and has been preparing income tax returns for over 32 years. He obtained his Certified Public Accountant license in Pennsylvania in 1992 and has experience in preparing Personal,...

Jason Parquette

President/Parquette and Associates, CPAS,PC.

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

jason@pakoscpa.com

Jason is a CPA and is our Manager of Tax Services. He is responsible for managing all aspects of the tax department at our firm. His concentration is centered on preparing tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, Corporations and...

Melanie Bures

Team Member

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

melanie@pakoscpa.com

Melanie is a life long resident of Derry Township. She is married and has two sons. She joined our firm in 2011. She has an Associates Degree in Business from Westmoreland County Community College. Melanie assists Chris in all aspects...

Melissa Shaulis

Payroll Specialist

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Payroll@Pakoscpa.com

Melissa joined the firm in 2019 as the Receptionist. In 2021 she was promoted to Jason's assistant. She currently assist Jason with day to day tasks. She also assists with data entry of tax information during tax season. She also does...

Paul Gray

Staff Accountant

724-537-6010

paul@pakoscpa.com

Paul is a Staff Accountant. He joined the firm in 2014 after a career in private industry. He earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Thiel College and has had experience in manufacturing and property management in addition to...

Erica Vernon

Tax Accountant

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Erica is staff accountant who joined the firm in January of 2022 as a new resident in the Latrobe area. She is originally from the Volant Pennsylvania area and received her bachelors degree from Slippery Rock University. Erica is...

Kellie Fitzpatrick-Douglas

Tax Accountant

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Kellie@pakoscpa.com

Kellie joined our firm in June of 2022 as a Tax Accountant. She assists clients with Personal Income Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping and Payroll related services. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Robert Morris...

Lori Culley

Receptionist/Customer Service

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Receptionist@Pakoscpa.com

Lori joined the firm in November of 2022 as our Receptionist/Customer Service representative. Lori previously worked as a receptionist at a medical organization for 14 years. Her role is to be your initial contact when calling or...

Nick Shaffer

CPA/Senior Tax Accountant

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Nick@Pakoscpa.com

Tyler Pakos

Wealth Management Advisor

724-537-6010

724-537-6055

Tyler.Pakos@ceterafs.com

Tyler joined the firm in 2022 and is the son of the firm Owner, Chris Pakos and Office Manager, Arlene Pakos and grew up in the Derry area. Tyler went to Penn State Behrend and graduated with his Mechanical Engineering degree in 2013....