I was born and raised in a modest family in Haiti, where values, faith, and hard work were the foundation of life. Guided by those principles, I pursued higher education at the State University of Haiti, earning two bachelor’s degrees in accounting and economics. For several years, I built a career in accounting and teaching, preparing young people for their future while developing my own professional skills.

In March 2007, at the age of 32, I immigrated to the United States to join my fiancé, and we were married shortly afterward. That marked the beginning of a new chapter, learning a new language, adapting to a new culture, and working to rebuild my professional life from the ground up.

My first job in America was at McDonald’s, where I flipped burgers, washed dishes, and cleaned. I stayed there for more than 4 years and worked in housekeeping and in retail stores, including Kohl’s.

By the grace of God, I was able to balance work, school, and family responsibilities. In 2011, I graduated from Chestnut Hill College with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and two years later, in 2013, I earned an associate degree in Math Secondary Education from the Community College of Philadelphia.

Shortly after my graduation, I secured an accounting job, but unfortunately, I was laid off within months due to financial constraints at the company. At about the same time, my own office still could not fully support me. To provide for my family, I enrolled in a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program, became licensed quickly, and worked as a dedicated Nurse Assistant for several years.

While working in healthcare, I continued to run my accounting office on the side, determined not to give up on my vision. I also put more focus on my education and professional development. To master the field of taxation, I studied diligently and successfully passed the required examinations to become an IRS Enrolled Agent, authorized to represent taxpayers before the Internal Revenue Service.

In 2016, I finally secured a stable position in accounting, which allowed me to transition out of nursing assistance and return fully to my profession. This achievement also allowed me to pursue graduate studies. I enrolled at Holy Family University, where I earned my master’s degree in accounting, further strengthening my expertise and professional standing.

After completing my master’s, I was hired by another firm while continuing to run my own practice part-time. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, I lost that job. Instead of viewing it as a setback, I embraced it as an opportunity. I decided to dedicate myself 100% to TRUFATS LLC, the company I had founded years earlier. Since then, I have been fully focused on building and growing my firm, serving individuals, families, and businesses with accounting, taxation, and financial services.

Because so many of my clients are immigrants, many coming from Haiti just like me, I also prepare basic immigration forms to help them navigate the system and start their new life in the United States with dignity and support.

“Everything was upside down for me after years of professional life in Haiti; I had to start my life from the very bottom. But life is not about today; it is about your goal and what you want to achieve.”  Fequierre Frader

I am grateful for the journey that brought me here, and I sincerely thank every client who has trusted TRUFATS LLC along the way. Your support has brought my vision to life. To those seeking trustworthy guidance in taxes, accounting, business, insurance, or immigration matters, I invite you to join the TRUFATS family.

Together, we can build a stronger financial future!