Caitlin H. Kolczynski

Caitlin H. Kolczynski
MST, CFP®, EA
Director
Family Office, International Tax Services, Tax Planning & Preparation, Trust & Estate Planning
A Director at the Mercadien Group, Caitlin Kolczynski is a member of the firm’s Family Office and Individual Services Group. She works with high net‑worth individuals and families, providing tax planning, compliance, and advisory services tailored to each client’s financial goals.
Ms. Kolczynski oversees the preparation and review of complex individual, gift, trust, and partnership tax returns, and assists clients with projections and strategic, multi‑year planning. Her experience includes income tax planning, charitable giving strategies, and supporting the ongoing financial management of closely held businesses.
She is also involved in estate planning and administration, collaborating with attorneys and other advisors to support efficient estate settlement and generational wealth transfers, while maintaining a focus on compliance and family considerations.
Caitlin takes a client‑focused approach to her work and regularly supports families through life transitions, liquidity events, and legacy planning, including working with younger generations as they become more involved in family wealth matters.
Prior to joining Mercadien, Ms. Kolczynski worked as an analyst at a Princeton‑based business valuation firm, where she performed valuation assignments for privately held operating and investment companies across multiple industries, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, corporate planning, and financial and tax reporting.
Personal Fact: Caitlin is an avid adventurer who balances her love for running and hot yoga with the excitement of learning to row on serene waters. When she’s not pushing her physical limits, she’s exploring new destinations around the globe, collecting stamps in her passport and stories to share.

Insights
Mercadien’s Raphael J. Carletti Named to South Jersey Biz 2026 Young Professionals to Watch List
Important Tax Alert: Beware of Fake IRS CP53E Notices
IRS Expands Business Tax Account Access for Tax‑Exempt Organizations
Mercadien Hosts Day of Service Supporting Local Nonprofits & Children
OBBBA & MEDICAID COMPLIANCE: A COMPLETE GUIDE FOR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS
One Big Beautiful Bill: What It Means for Your Taxes in 2025 & Beyond
Mercadien Launches New Entity, Mercadien Capital Advisors, Offering M&A Advisory & Brokerage Services to Middle-Market Businesses
The Role of a Forensic Accountant in Litigation
The Rise of Pig Butchering Scams: A Modern Financial Threat
Preparing for a Financial Statement Audit

Education
- Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, Masters of Taxation, Specialization in Tax & Estate Planning
- The College of New Jersey, Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Minor in Management

Accomplishments
- Master of Science in Taxation
- Certified Financial Planner™
- Enrolled Agent

Community Involvement
- Princeton Area Community Foundation NextGen Giving Circle & Professional Advisors Committee
- Girls on the Run NJ East (Board Member)
- Arts Council of Princeton (Board Member)












