klarberg received his bba (1981) and ms in taxation (1985) from pace university. he was an adjunct professor of taxation at pace university from 1985–1989. klarberg began his career at deloitte in 1981, where he spent 11 years. at deloitte, he was the national director of sports and entertainment. in 1992, klarberg formed krt business management, specializing in professional wealth management services, which he eventually sold to assante wealth management services.