Eric Valliere, CPA
Owner and Founder
Ric started Alpha Financial Group, LLC in 1999 and has over 30 years of a diversified tax, accounting and financial analysis history. As a practicing CPA, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting for Central Connecticut State University in 1985. His goal has always been to provide small to medium sized businesses and individuals with the best possible tax, accounting and consulting services.
With his background and experience in both the private, corporate world and in public accounting, his expertise is in all facets of business, namely tax preparation and tax planning (both individual and corporate), financial accounting and auditing, business consulting and advisory services for all industries.
Gabriela (Gabi) Mikunda
Staff Accountant
Gabi has a bachelor of Science in Accounting from Eastern Connecticut State University, and a Minor in Music with a focus on Percussive Performance. Her primary focus is on tax preparation and advisory services. When not working, Gabi enjoys going on hikes with her dogs and unwinding with video games.
Jem Miller
Staff Accountant
Jem comes to Alpha Financial as a Staff Accountant, with over 10 years experience in not for profit, Quickbooks and over 13 years of additional public accounting experience. She attended Central Connecticut State University where she earned her bachelors degree in business management. In her spare time she enjoys cooking.
Lee Chase
Office Manager
Before coming to Alpha Financial Group, Lee worked for an International tax preparation company for 10 years as a multi-unit office manager. Lee has been an entrepreneur for most of working career. She opened and operated her first business at age 25. She later opened Goodbodies LLC in Glastonbury (a boutique exercise studio), and had it for 15 years. She then became a realtor for various companies, and also became a competitive racewalker, and placed 5th in the World Masters Games in Brisbane Australia, and was also Nationally Ranked 16th in the 20k. Lee loves to travel, go to Broadway plays, restaurants, and enjoys reading.
Remy (2008-2022)
Vice President of Client Relations (Posthumous)
Remy was with Alpha Financial Group his entire life. He always made everyone feel welcome, important, and loved. We miss him, but his memory lives on with us.