Joseph M. Cassano, Jr.

With more than 20 years of experience serving alternative investment managers, Joe has deep expertise across both audit and tax. He advises a diverse client base ranging from emerging managers to some of the industry’s largest and most sophisticated funds, spanning a wide variety of strategies, structures and jurisdictions. His experience covers an extensive range of investment vehicles and trading instruments, including traditional equities, complex structured products, private investments and digital assets.

Recognized by clients and peers as a trusted industry advisor, Joe works closely with fund managers throughout every stage of the fund lifecycle. His ability to navigate technical complexities while providing practical, actionable guidance enables clients to address evolving challenges and capitalize on new opportunities in an increasingly dynamic marketplace.

Beyond his client service responsibilities, Joe plays an integral role in developing talent within Withum’s Financial Services practice. He is a key contributor to the Firm’s internal training initiatives, helping cultivate the next generation of professionals and ensuring teams remain at the forefront of industry developments and technical excellence.