Mary L. Shetler, CPA, CFE

Mary advises closely held businesses, their owners, shareholders, and management on a broad range of tax and business matters. Her work includes entity formation and governance, ownership and succession planning, corporate transactions, shareholder relations, and operational matters. She also co-leads the Native American practice at Tronconi Segarra & Associates, providing guidance tailored to clients’ objectives, governance structures, and economic interests. 

Her professional career began in 2003, with experience in financial statement auditing and tax accounting for automotive dealerships, Native American clients, and closely held businesses before she joined Tronconi Segarra & Associates in 2011. Mary’s approach to client service centers on responsiveness, trust, and understanding each client’s needs. Many of her client relationships span nearly two decades. Within the firm, she also mentors team members, coordinates departmental activities, and leads weekly department meetings. 

A Western New York native, Mary enjoys traveling and bike riding. She is married and has three children. Mary credits her mother as a significant influence, particularly in shaping her determination and the importance she places on hard work, compassion, loyalty, and service. 

Professional Experience 

• Tronconi Segarra & Associates 
  Principal, Tax Services, 2011 to present 

• Various Public Accounting Firms 
  Financial Statement Auditor and Tax Accountant, 2003 to 2011 

Areas of Expertise 

• Native American tax and business advisory 
• Closely held business taxation 
• Ownership and succession planning 
• Corporate and business advisory 
• Entity formation and governance 

Education 

• Canisius University 
  Bachelor of Science 

Licenses & Professional Affiliations 

• Certified Public Accountant, New York 
• Certified Fraud Examiner