Mark Ravera, CPA
Partner
Top 5 Things to Know About Mark
- Advises real estate and venture capital clients on complex tax strategies
- Brings more than 25 years of public accounting experience
- Specializes in fund formation, deal structuring, and exit planning
- Integrates business, personal, and estate planning considerations
- Active community leader supporting housing and educational organizations
Mark Ravera serves as a trusted advisor to real estate investors, venture capital professionals, and business owners navigating complex tax and financial decisions. Known for his strategic perspective and practical guidance, Mark helps clients evaluate opportunities, structure transactions, and plan for long-term success while keeping both business and personal objectives in focus.
With more than 25 years of public accounting experience, Mark advises clients on joint venture and fund formation, transaction structuring, recapitalizations, exit strategies, and a wide range of tax planning matters. His expertise includes complex partnership waterfall provisions, 1031 exchanges, cost segregation opportunities, Qualified Small Business Stock, and other sophisticated tax strategies commonly encountered in the real estate and venture capital sectors. By understanding both the business and personal implications of financial decisions, Mark helps clients develop coordinated strategies that support growth, liquidity, and wealth preservation.
Clients value Mark’s ability to bring clarity to complex situations and provide thoughtful guidance that extends beyond compliance to support meaningful, long-term decision-making.
- Real Estate Tax Planning
- Venture Capital Advisory
- Joint Venture & Fund Formation
- Transaction Structuring
- Partnership Taxation
- Estate & Wealth Planning Support
- Bachelor of Science in Accounting, American University
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Board of Directors, B’nai B’rith Housing New England
- Board of Directors, Jewish Community Day School of Boston
- Active Temple Committee Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- New England Society of CPAs
I want to make an impact in everything I do, from my drive to provide for my family to helping my clients do the same thing.
Mark lives in Newton with his wife, Shira, their three daughters, and their dog, Goldie. Much of his free time is spent cheering on his daughters at dance competitions and enjoying the outdoors. Whether running, biking, or joining an occasional pickup basketball game, Mark values staying active and spending time with family.