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Todd Polyniak

Senior Partner & Head of Cannabis Practice

Sax LLP

As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and senior partner at SAXLLP, I have a varied and deep-rooted background in working with mid-size companies in healthcare, manufacturing, distribution, and the non-profit sector.  Currently, I’m spearheading the firm’s Cannabis Practice, assisting entrepreneurs navigate this growing industry.

Committed to continuous personal and professional growth, I’ve reinvented myself every five years while upholding my core values. As a visionary, I take pride in conceptualizing and nurturing new ventures, passing them on to capable hands once matured.  My innate entrepreneurial spirit has allowed me to innovate with my firm, cultivating new practice areas tailored to the emerging needs of clients and market trends.

I am recognized for my ability to connect people, and for creating powerful synergies that result in effective and efficient problem solving. I approach client relations with a collaborative mindset, focusing not just on compliance (tax and reporting) matters, but also on sustainable success. My strategy involves harnessing both internal and external resources to craft comprehensive problem-solving strategies.

Passionate about emerging technologies, and as a lifelong learner, I am currently studying artificial intelligence and its potential to revolutionize business outcomes.  As an accomplished speaker, I have delivered 500+ dynamic presentations addressing a broad spectrum of business challenges, including leadership development, and nurturing next gen talents.

A proud graduate of Rutgers University, I graduated with highest honors in Accounting, earning recognition as a Rutgers’ Scholar and membership in Phi Beta Kappa.

Beyond my professional life, I’m an artist who loves to experiment with watercolors, pencil, pen, and mixed media.