Numbers, Taxes, Action! Proactive Accounting & Tax Strategies

John Cafarelli is the Co-Founder and President at BeautyMatter. Growing up in New York as the son of a builder, he learned at an early age the value of having the right tools in one’s toolbox to be successful. John’s carried this mindset through to his work at BeautyMatter by working with the team to create content and experiences that inform, analyze and educate to give our audience an “unfair advantage” as they grow their businesses and navigate the ever-changing beauty and wellness landscape.

John’s beauty and wellness industry expertise is centered around identifying market opportunities, strategic planning, developing strategies for growth, cash and financial strategy, and building operational excellence. He’s an entrepreneurial thinker with diverse work experience and a bias for creativity and innovation that’s actionable and realistic.

John is also the founder and CEO of his own skin health brand, Ernest Supplies. He also spent six years as the COO / CFO of Paper Magazine, a multi-platform media company and content creation agency. In 2014, he was part of the team that “Broke the Internet.” Before that, John spent 10 years investing in and helping to grow well-known consumer brands, including Intermix, Skullcandy, All Saints, Morgenthal Frederics, and others.

Cassie Rosenthal is a third-generation stakeholder and the chief marketing officer of her family’s commercial finance firm, Rosenthal & Rosenthal. As cmo, Cassie is responsible for managing both business development strategy and all marketing efforts for the company. Cassie leads all content development, social media strategy, and internal and external messaging for the firm. She was also instrumental in the development and launch of Pipeline, Rosenthal’s newest division focused on e-commerce and direct-to-consumer companies.



Cassie serves on the board of the New York Institute of Credit (NYIC) and was the inaugural recipient of the NYIC’s Women’s Division Renaissance Award. She was recently appointed to the board of Powerhouse Arts. Cassie has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, WWD and Footwear News and has appeared on BBC Radio and CNBC. She received her BA from Colgate University and earned a master’s in art history from the Sotheby's Institute in London.

Rachel Langenthal, CPA, is a Tax Senior Manager at Anchin with more than 13 years of experience providing tax consulting and compliance services for privately held businesses including corporations, partnerships, and LLCs, as well as high-net-worth individuals. She is a
member of the Firm’s Architecture & Engineering and Construction Industry Groups as well as the Consumer Products Industry Group.

In addition to client responsibilities, Rachel is involved in Anchin’s mentorship program, through which she plays a key role in recruiting, development, and training processes, and is a member of the Anchin Women’s Initiative Network (AWIN).

She is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants (NYSSCPA).

Carolyn Naporlee-Cipolla, CPA, is a Director at Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP and a member of the Firm’s Fashion Industry Group. She has more than 20 years of experience providing audit and accounting services to privately held businesses in the commercial sector. Carolyn has worked extensively with retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and service companies. She serves a range of clients from developing companies to well-established businesses with
specialties such as apparel and jewelry, art, and law. Her experience extends to assisting clients in securing financing. In addition to serving her clients, Carolyn also assists in the career
development of the Firm’s professional staff and is involved in Anchin’s mentorship program. She is a member of Anchin’s Women’s Initiative Network (AWIN). Carolyn is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).