Capstone names Peter Candarini managing partner amid Florida expansion

Capstone CPAs & Advisors has named Peter Candarini managing partner as the Florida firm expands its Vero Beach presence and plans a second state office in 2027. The move formalizes a leadership role Candarini had already been filling during a period of growth in the community association audit and assurance market.

Why it matters: - Capstone is betting on a leadership handoff to support continued growth in Florida’s condominium and homeowners association accounting market. - The firm’s expansion could deepen its reach with association boards and management companies statewide. - The move also signals Capstone’s effort to become a more prominent specialist in CIRA audit and assurance services.

What happened: - Capstone CPAs & Advisors named Peter Candarini, CPA, CAM, as managing partner. - The announcement was made Nov. 2, 2026. - Candarini had already been leading day-to-day operations, client relationships and strategic growth initiatives. - The firm also recently moved its Vero Beach operations to a new beachside office at the Transocean Office Center.

The details: - Capstone focuses on audit, assurance, tax and financial reporting services for condominium and homeowners associations. - Candarini has more than 12 years of experience in the community association accounting industry. - He holds both a Florida CPA license and a Florida Community Association Manager license. - Capstone said Candarini has overseen the continued development of the firm’s condominium and homeowners’ association audit and assurance practice. - The firm has expanded relationships with community associations and management companies across Florida. - Capstone has also grown its professional team during the leadership transition. - Robert O’Neill, Capstone’s co-founder, is leaving the firm but will remain available in an advisory capacity. - O’Neill will provide technical guidance and professional support as needed. - The new Vero Beach office is intended to serve as a professional home for the growing team. - Capstone plans to open an additional Florida office in 2027.

Between the lines: - The leadership change formalizes a role Candarini was already performing, which suggests continuity rather than disruption. - Capstone is pairing internal succession with geographic expansion, a sign the firm expects more demand from the community association sector. - The advisory role for O’Neill gives the firm a way to retain institutional knowledge while moving to the next phase.

What's next: - Capstone plans to continue expanding its relationships with community associations and management companies throughout Florida. - The firm expects to add another Florida office in 2027. - Candarini will lead overall operations, strategic growth, client relationships and professional standards as the firm scales.

The bottom line: - Capstone is using a planned succession to back a broader Florida growth strategy centered on its niche in community association accounting.