MEET OUR TEAM

Our firm

This is Our Story

We believe in the value of relationships. We view every client relationship like a partnership, and truly believe that our success is a result of your success. We are committed to providing close, personal attention to our clients. We take pride in giving you the assurance that the personal assistance you receive comes from years of advanced training, technical experience and financial acumen.

 Affiliations:

Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board)


American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)

Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA)

National Association of Tax Professionals (NATP)


American Association of Notaries (AAN)

Mitchell Pruitt, CPA, CFP®

Managing Partner  




Mitchell Pruitt is the Managing Partner of Pruitt Cordell & Associates and is a Fort Myers native. Mitchell is a two time alumni of the University of Florida. He graduated with honors while obtaining his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in accounting with a specialization in taxation. Mitchell has been a CPA since 2015 and officially became a Certified Financial Planner™ in 2020.

Wesley Pruitt, CPA, CFP®

Partner



Wesley Pruitt is a Partner at Pruitt Cordell & Associates and graduated from the University of Florida in 2019. He obtained his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Accounting with a specialization in Taxation and has been with our firm since June of 2016. Wesley officially received his CPA License in 2020 and became a

Certified Financial Planner™ in 2022.

Sarah Turek, CPA

Partner




Sarah Turek is a Partner and the Payroll & Sales Tax Manager at Pruitt Cordell & Associates. Sarah has lived in the Fort Myers area since 2011. She graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University in 2016 with her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and obtained her Master's Degree in Accounting and Taxation in 2021. Sarah obtained her CPA license in 2023 has been with our firm since November of 2017.


Frederick Cacchione, CPA

Senior Tax Associate



Frederick Cacchione is a Senior Tax Associate at Pruitt Cordell & Associates and has been living in Southwest Florida for the last forty three years. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Gannon University in 1974 and has over thirty five years of accounting experience. Frederick earned his CPA license in 2004 and has been with our firm since January of 2015.

 

Kat Bair

Bookkeeping Manager



Kat Bair is the Bookkeeping Manager at Pruitt Cordell & Asociates and moved from Colorado two years ago. She currenlty attends Florida Gulf Coast University pursuing her degree in Accounting. Kat has been with our firm since August of 2024, and became a Notary Public in 2024.


 

Jason Richmond, CFP®, EA

Client Manager




Jason Richmond owns Pruitt Richmond Wealth Management and also assists Pruitt Cordell & Associates on a day-to-day basis. Jason graduated from the University in Florida in 2014 and obtained his CFP® license in 2023. Jason and his wife Allison have two kids who enjoy reading, playing sports, and stopping by the office to make everyone laugh.