SPECIALISTS

Frank L. Washelesky

Partner, Citrin Cooperman Advisors LLC

Frank Washelesky

Experience

Frank is a partner in Citrin Cooperman’s Private Client Services Practice with more than 35 years of experience representing closely-held businesses and their owners and executives. As both a Certified Public Accountant and an attorney, his main focus has been on helping clients through the diverse stages of their careers. From start-up through exit, Frank is highly experienced in creating value and guiding businesses to success. He is particularly adept at assisting his clients in planning and executing successful and smooth ownership transitions.

Previously, Frank was a director and a member of the executive board at Ostrow Reisin Berk & Abrams, Ltd. (ORBA), which joined Citrin Cooperman in 2025.

CREDENTIALS

Education

B.S. in Accountancy, Northern Illinois University

J.D., DePaul University College of Law

Licenses

Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois

Certified Valuation Analyst

Personal Financial Specialist

Affiliations

Member, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Member, Chicago Bar Association

Member, Illinois CPA Society

Member, National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts

Presentations & Publications

Frank is considered a thought leader in his field, both lecturing and authoring articles on business succession planning, business valuations, choice of entity, estate and personal financial planning, and other tax issues.

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

Outside the Office

Frank enjoys photography, travel, and outdoor activities. His recent trips have included an African Safari and the Galapagos Islands, as well as a number of national parks.

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I enjoy helping my clients resolve problems and organize their tax, estate, and financial lives so they can enjoy the life they have worked hard to realize.

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