Antonio J. Ribeira
By Joshua Burd
HBK CPAs & Consultants has appointed Antonio J. Ribeira as practice leader for real estate across the entire organization.
The firm said Ribeira, the market leader of its Holmdel office, moves into the role with more than a decade of distinguished service at the business, having established himself as a trusted adviser to real estate investors, developers, property managers and construction companies. It also cited his diverse client base and expertise serving real estate and hotel developers navigating complex project financing, development phases and operational transitions.
As market leader, he has been instrumental in driving significant growth throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, working with clients to manage portfolios ranging from emerging opportunities to established holdings worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to a news release.
“Antonio’s appointment reflects our firm-wide commitment to investing in specialized sector expertise,” said Thomas M. Angelo, managing principal and CEO of HBK. “The real estate industry demands more than traditional accounting services — it requires deep market understanding, innovative thinking and sophisticated technical knowledge. Antonio exemplifies these qualities and will lead our efforts to set new industry standards.”
Based in Canfield, Ohio, HBK is an accounting and consulting firm with more than 75 years of industry experience, the news release said. Under Ribeira’s leadership, the real estate practice will provide specialized services designed to address the complex challenges facing today’s real estate professionals, including:
- Strategic tax planning: Advanced depreciation strategies, entity structuring, cost segregation, 1031 exchanges and multistate tax optimization
- Transaction advisory: Comprehensive due diligence and structuring expertise for acquisitions, dispositions and refinancing
- Financial reporting excellence: Compliance assurance with stakeholder-focused insights for informed decision-making
- Risk management: Proactive identification and mitigation of potential challenges
- Growth capital solutions: Access to extensive networks of lenders and investors
The firm added that its real estate team will help clients navigate complex regulatory requirements, innovative financing structures, technology integration and environmental, social and governance considerations.
“Today’s real estate landscape offers tremendous potential for those who can effectively navigate its complexities,” Ribeira said. “Our goal is to be the trusted partner that real estate professionals turn to for strategic guidance, technical expertise and innovative solutions that drive success.”
