New York – EisnerAmper LLP received the North American Team of the Year Award at the STEP Private Client Awards for 2011/12 on September 15. Winners were announced in London at the Hilton in Park Lane, where more than 670 professionals in trusts, estates and private client work came together to celebrate excellence in the industry at this prestigious international event.

Martyn Gowar, Chairman of the Presiding Judges said, “Now in their sixth year, the STEP Private Client Awards highlight achievement among private client lawyers, accountants, bankers, financial advisers and trust managers worldwide. These awards offer an unrivalled opportunity for professionals to demonstrate excellence in their field.”

The judges’ citation for EisnerAmper said, “Personal, confidential and tailored attention to private clients is the hallmark of EisnerAmper LLP as evidenced through their excellent customized service plans.”

In accepting the award, EisnerAmper Partner Brent Lipschultz said, “Tax exposure, risk management and other regulatory concerns present significant hurdles especially when personal wealth is held internationally.”

Lipschultz commented on the efforts of the EisnerAmper International Wealth Advisory team stating “Our mission is to deliver services on a multi-national but client-by-client basis, combining sound tax planning with comprehensive investment and insurance strategies.”

EisnerAmper’s Personal Wealth Advisory Practice partner Jack Meola, who also represented the firm at the Awards event, said, “We’re honored to be recognized by STEP and proud that the judges cited our efforts to protect, preserve and enhance our clients’ financial interests around the world.”