Don’t throw in the towel on your business. If your business debt is overwhelming, trying to work it out all alone, consider working with us at the Advantage Business Debt Relief. For a contingency-based fee, we will negotiate debt relief with collection agencies, creditors, credit unions, and microloans on your behalf in order to satisfy both parties or change your existing credit agreements. Business and commercial debt reduction is our expertise, and we have helped thousands of companies by negotiating their commercial debt. We have been able to accomplish this feat with clients of all sizes, including small start-up companies and large, multi-million dollar corporations. In addition, we also offer tax relief help to settle your debt with the IRS and put an end to wage garnishments, tax levies, and property seizures—helping you regain financial security.
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Our Team
We are dedicated to helping you find a debt solution that will improve your financial condition, and end the frustration of avoiding your creditors. Our dedicated team will explain how simple and easy it is to regain control of your financial future.
Anthony Faraco
Chief Litigation and Government Compliance Officer, Advantage Global Resources
Anthony was named Chief Litigation and Government Compliance Officer of Advantage Global Resources in the Summer of 2019.
As Chief Government Compliance Officer, Anthony will ensure that all CaresActAdvisory companies are in full compliance with government regulations and are up to date on all government programs available to them. All clients will be regularly updated by Anthony on compliance and regulatory issues that are forthcoming. Additionally, Anthony’s litigation experience gives him unique expertise to guide companies in avoiding possible litigation risks and pitfalls.
Before joining our team, Anthony was a litigation attorney in Western New York working in mass torts, compliance, criminal defense, insurance defense, and contract litigation.
Anthony was born and raised in Western New York, where he currently resides with his fiancée. He received his J.D. from the University at Buffalo Law School in 2014.
*As a cancer survivor, Anthony is a board of trustee member of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
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afaraco@advantageglobalresources.com
716.432.2898
Alexis Pietraszkiewicz
General Counsel, Advantage Global Resources and Unified Global Archiving
Alexis has served as General Counsel of Advantage Global Resources and Unified Global Archiving since June 2017. She enjoys engaging in all aspects of business development and providing guidance from a legal perspective across an array of companies.
Alexis studied GDPR in Brussels, Belgium, and is certified in Privacy Management (CIPM) and European Privacy (CIPP/E) by the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Alexis is originally from San Antonio, Texas. She received a B.A. from Boston University in 2013, and subsequently attended the University of Miami for her J.D. and Masters of Music Business. She currently resides in Buffalo, New York.
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apietraszkiewicz@unifiedglobalarchiving.com
716.229.8922
Mike McGrath
Chief Operating Officer [COO], Unified Global Archiving
Mike McGrath was named Chief Operating Officer [COO] of Unified Global Archiving in November 2017. As COO, Mike sets comprehensive goals for performance and growth, evaluates performance by analyzing and interpreting key performance indicators, and manages partner and vendor relationships.
Prior to joining Unified Global Archiving, Mike served as Chief Financial Officer of The Advantage Co., overseeing all aspects of the finance, accounting, and shared services functions of the organization.
McGrath is a native of Kenmore, N.Y. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at the State University of New York College at Geneseo and is Certified Public Accountant [CPA] licensed in New York State. He currently lives in Williamsville, NY.
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mmcgrath@unifiedglobalarchiving.com
716.866.0442
TL Lafornara
Tax and Compliance Manager, Advantage Global Resources
TL received a Master’s degree in accounting and started his career in public accounting. TL is an experienced Tax and Compliance Manager whose core responsibility related to managing an array of businesses over $100M annually in sales for Advantage Global Resources. Designed and managed all Tax and Compliance of key operating metrics and business drivers resulting in optimized performance, overall business growth, and profitability. Notable accomplishments include managing a team of professionals, financial analysis, and compliance for over 25 businesses.
Cares Act Services provided
Consulting on PPP loan forgiveness
Tax Consulting
Refiling Tax Returns
Retain as an AGR client
Business Consulting
Tax Consulting
Tax Estimates
File Tax Returns
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tlafornara@advantageglobalresources.com
716.435.1232
Ron Bellus
Founder of Advantage Business Debt Relief and The Debt Solution Center as well as Vice President of Sales, Lifetime Service & Solutions
After serving as the Regional Manager of West Coast Operations for Dun & Bradstreet collection division, I founded the American Commercial Collection Agency. I was the managing partner of ACCA until 1987 when I joined Manzella Productions as the Vice President of Sales. Over 16 years at Manzella Productions, I built one of the best sales representative forces in the industry. I also created and implemented the Manzella Profit Planning system, which revolutionized retail-buying practices. Our rep program helped increase Manzella Production sales over 500% during my tenure, and more importantly, increase sell-through and ROI.
I was also on the Board of Directors of Transfer Pricing Professionals, LLC. Transfer Pricing Professionals is part of the UB Business Launch Program, which I have helped develop for the MBA program at the University at Buffalo.
Having helped in building several successful debt settlement companies over the years. I have decided to create two additional startup debt settlement companies advantagebusinessdebtrelief.com and, including thedebtsolutioncenter.com, which has experience in debt settlement and being a principal of a collection agency, provides me with a comprehensive knowledge of the credit and collection business. I have decided to work with people that are experiencing heavy debt loads and helping them get out of debt to have a fresh start.
As a licensed Certified Debt Specialist IAPDA (International Association of Professional Debt Arbitrators), today, I am still involved with helping others find a better way of getting out of debt.
I am also Vice President of Sales and General Manager in California for Lifetime Service & Solutions. As VP of Sales, it’s my responsibility to achieve our growth objectives through effective planning, setting sales goals, analyzing data on past performance, and projecting future performance.
As General Manager, I am tasked with overseeing daily business activities, improving overall business functions, training heads of departments, managing budgets, developing strategic plans, creating policies, and communicating business goals.
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rbellus@lifetimeservice.com ron@thedebtsolutioncenter.com ron@advantagebusinessdebtrelief.com
716.634.1123
Tracy Allen
Human Resources Director of Advantage Global Resources
As the Human Resources Director of Advantage Global Resources, Tracy provides the governance and oversight that enables and ensures the maximum performance value of all our corporate resources. Human Resources advances workplace solutions and services through leadership, excellence, innovation, and engagement, to enrich the work environment.
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tallen@advantageglobalresources.com
716.866.6425
Joseph Kreuz
Partner, Advantage Global Resources
Joe founded AP Professionals in 1993 as a partnership with the Advantage Co. and has enjoyed helping other partners own and run successful organizations. After he left corporate America in 1993, and on the eve of celebrating 27 years of managing, assisting, and building successful partnerships, Advantage Covid Consulting (ACC) is the latest iteration for Joe where his expertise in staffing and relationship building is an asset.
Joe puts his relationships and industry knowledge to work by creating unique business opportunities, for both employers and job seekers. His original mission statement, “Relationships that last a Lifetime”, will further help Advantage CARES Act Advisory foster and deliver services and solutions.
Joe is a graduate of the Jacobs Management School at the University of Buffalo.
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jkreuz@advantageglobalmanagement.com
716.445.2210
John Manzella
Founder, ManzellaReport.com
John Manzella is a world-recognized speaker (via keynotes and virtual presentations), author, and a nationally syndicated columnist on global business, trade policy, labor, and the latest economic trends. His valuable insight, analysis and strategic direction have been vital to many of the world’s largest corporations and associations preparing for the business, economic and political challenges ahead.
John’s views have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Bloomberg, NPR, Newsday, and other publications in China, Singapore, Mexico and across the globe.
His books include “Global America: Understanding Global and Economic Trends and How To Ensure Competitiveness,” “Grasping Globalization: It’s Impact and Your Corporate Response,” and “Mexico & NAFTA: The Real Impact,” among others.
John is founder of the ManzellaReport.com, a premier source for global business and economic analysis, and Manzella Trade Communications, Inc., a public affairs, publishing and consulting firm.
He also is chair of the Upstate New York District Export Council, a position appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Chief Strategy Officer of Ignition Life Solutions, a global enterprise risk management consulting firm, former Executive Director of goTRADE New York, an advocacy coalition sponsored by the Washington, D.C.-based Business Roundtable, and former President and CEO of World Trade Center BN.
*Diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, John also offers motivational presentations to children with disabilities.
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john@manzellatrade.com
716.983.7081