At Brown Edwards we understand that credible valuations are critical to ESOPs. Because of increasing scrutiny of ESOP appraisals, as well as the professional judgment required in the appraisal of ESOP-owned stock, your appraiser should have:

• Independence from the trustee, company, and any shareholders or owners of the business
• Experience in the valuation of ESOP-owned companies
• Experience in the valuation of businesses in your company’s specific industry
• Professional appraiser credentials, such as an Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), or Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)

Our dedicated professionals have worked with numerous employee-owned companies on ESOP valuations and related engagements. We are active members in the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the ESOP Association, the National Center for Employee Ownership, and we frequently participate in seminars and conferences on ESOP related topics. Our professionals have earned a multitude of valuation, forensic, and accounting credentials including: CPA, ABV, CVA, CFF, and CFE. We currently serve ESOP clients in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Pennsylvania and are valuation team is ready to assist you with your valuation needs.