Partners
Frederick D. Haynes, CPA, PFS
Managing Partner
Fred joined Livingston & Haynes in 1964 after graduating from Boston College and spending three years stationed in Illisheim and Munich, Germany as a U.S. Army Lieutenant in the 4th Infantry Division. As a member of L&H’s Audit and Tax staff, Fred was involved in all aspects of the firm. He became a partner in the firm in 1967 and Managing Partner in 1996.
Under Fred’s guidance and leadership, L&H has grown from a four-partner firm to a firm with 20 accounting professionals and over $3 million in revenue. He established Livingston & Haynes Investment Advisory , which offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services.
During his tenure at L&H, Fred has been involved with every major client performing audits, tax procedures and consultations. He is a licensed Series 7 and Series 66 practitioner.
Education
Boston College, B.S.
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Boston College Downtown Club, Past Treasurer
Wellesley Country Club, Past President
Clover Club of Boston, Member
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Personal Financial Specialist
Contact: fhaynes@lh-cpa.com
Steven J. Haynes, MBA
Partner
Steve’s firm, Emerging Business Partners (EBPI), became an affiliate of Livingston & Haynes in 2007. Founded in September 1992, EBPI handles bookkeeping and payroll, as well as tax consulting, and broadens the variety of services both L&H and EBPI can offer clients.
Education
Colby College
Boston College, MBA
Membership
National Association of Tax Preparers (NATP)
Contact: Steven@ebpi.com
Sonia M. Stingo, CPA, PFS
Partner
With over 20 years of accounting expertise, Sonia has earned the distinction of trusted advisor to companies as well as high net worth individuals. With the designation of Personal Financial Specialist added to her professional credits, she has developed unique financial strategies that provide clients with significant tax benefits.
Sonia began her accounting career in her home state of Rhode Island before joining Livingston & Haynes in 1992. Becoming a partner in 1997, her specialties are audits, tax planning and financial planning. She serves a variety of industries, including high-tech, financial services (SEC filings), real estate partnerships and non-profits. She is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, New York and Florida.
Sonia has played a major role in the creation and operation of Livingston & Haynes Investment Advisors (LHIA).
Education
University of Rhode Island, B.S.
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Personal Financial Specialist
Contact: sstingo@lh-cpa.com
Kevin F. Howley, CPA
Partner
Kevin’s area of expertise in a relatively new, rapidly expanding area: performing royalty audits for owners of patents and trademarks. He is licensed to practice in Massachusetts, Vermont, Maine and California.
Kevin began his career at L&H in 1982 then left to become Director of Internal Audit at an international non-profit sponsorship and development organization. He returned to L&H in 1994 as a partner.
Education
St. Joseph’s College, B.S.
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Contact: khowley@lh-cpa.com
Ron P. Christensen, CPA
Partner
Ron will soon be celebrating his 40th anniversary with Livingston & Haynes. Starting his career with J.L. Blake immediately after graduation, he remained with the company as partner when L&H acquired it in 1976.
Frequently asked to speak publicly about professional tax issues, Ron takes a deep interest in his community and serves on several local boards.
Local Boards
Local Library: Treasurer of the Board of Directors
Wing Memorial Hospital (part of the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care Network)
Chairman of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
Country Bank for Savings: Board of Investment
Quaboag Valley Business Assistance Corp.: Board of Directors of this not-for-profit group
Quaboag Valley Community Development Board: Board of Directors
Education
University of Massachusetts School of Management, B.S.
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Contact: ronc@lh-cpa.com
John P. McGonagle, CPA
Partner
John works with closely-held businesses, specializing in tax services that concentrate in real estate, family wealth transfers and trusts.
He began his career in 1980 with Ferngold Company, a CPA firm. John became a partner in Ferngold in 1986 and remained with the company when it merged with Livingston & Haynes in 2002.
Education
Bentley College, B.S.
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Contact: jmcgon@lh-cpa.com
William W. Wood, Jr., CPA, MsBA
Partner
Bill serves as the quality control and technical partner for audits at Livingston & Haynes. His technical expertise and tax exam knowledge brings valuable insights to each client engagement. Of particular interest to Bill is working with small, publicly held clients with tax challenges.
Since 1979, Bill has been with L&H. He has worked with the firm since retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army. While in the Army, Bill served as a Captain in Vietnam, Iran, Europe and the United States.
Education
Arizona State University, B.S.
Boston University, MsBA (European campus)
Excelsior College (New York Regents Program)
Memberships
Massachusetts Society of CPAs
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant
Contact: bwood@lh-cpa.com