James S. Lelko

Tax Director at FGMK

James S. Lelko, Jr. is an experienced tax professional with extensive expertise in tax services for investment management and alternative investment funds. Currently serving as Tax Director at FGMK, LLC since February 2025, James has held similar leadership roles at Builders Vision and BBD, LLP. Previous positions include Director at Cohen & Company and Managing Director at Andersen Tax, where James specialized in alternative investment funds. James's notable career includes a tenure as Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers, providing tax services to various investment firms, and as Tax Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP. James began their career as a Tax Accountant at Putnam Investments and later managed mutual fund administration at Signature Financial Group. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Cleveland State University and a Master of Science in Taxation from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University.

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Chicago, United States

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FGMK

Providing assurance, tax and advisory services to privately held businesses, global public companies, entrepreneurs, high-net-worth individuals and not-for-profit organizations. FGMK is among the largest accounting firms in Chicago and one of the top ranked accounting firms in the United States.


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