1
Peachtree Business Valuations
VerifiedAtlanta, GA4.5 (8)
84.0/100
ESOP ValuationsBuy-Sell Agreements & Partner BuyoutsEstate & Gift Tax Planning
2026 Category Ranking
Top Firms for Strategic & Transactional Valuations
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2
Boulder Financial Partners
VerifiedBoulder, CO4.6 (7)
83.6/100
ESOP ValuationsCorporate ReorganizationsBuy-Sell Agreements & Partner Buyouts
3
Beacon Hill Advisors
VerifiedBoston, MA4.5 (6)
82.0/100
Mergers & AcquisitionsComplex SecuritiesFairness Opinions
3
Lone Star Business Valuation
VerifiedAustin, TX4.5 (6)
82.0/100
409A ValuationsFundraising & Recapitalizations
3
Golden Gate Appraisal
VerifiedSan Francisco, CA4.5 (6)
82.0/100
409A ValuationsComplex SecuritiesFundraising & Recapitalizations
3
Midwest Business Advisors
VerifiedChicago, IL4.5 (6)
82.0/100
ESOP ValuationsBuy-Sell Agreements & Partner BuyoutsEstate & Gift Tax Planning
7
Empire Valuation Partners
VerifiedNew York, NY4.6 (5)
81.8/100
ESOP ValuationsFairness OpinionsEstate & Gift Tax Planning
8
Meridian Valuation Group
VerifiedNew York, NY4.7 (3)
80.3/100
409A ValuationsMergers & AcquisitionsFairness Opinions
8
Liberty Valuation Advisors
VerifiedPhiladelphia, PA4.7 (3)
80.3/100
Mergers & AcquisitionsFairness OpinionsPurchase Price Allocation
10
Blackstone Ridge Advisors
VerifiedLos Angeles, CA4.5 (4)
80.0/100
Mergers & AcquisitionsComplex SecuritiesFairness Opinions
10
Charles River Valuation
VerifiedCambridge, MA4.5 (4)
80.0/100
409A ValuationsComplex SecuritiesFundraising & Recapitalizations
10
Cascade Valuation Group
VerifiedSeattle, WA4.5 (4)
80.0/100
409A ValuationsMergers & AcquisitionsPurchase Price Allocation
10
Keystone Business Advisors
VerifiedPittsburgh, PA4.5 (4)
80.0/100
Buy-Sell Agreements & Partner BuyoutsMarital DissolutionsEstate & Gift Tax Planning
14
Puget Sound Advisors
Bellevue, WA4.6 (7)
73.6/100
Complex SecuritiesFundraising & Recapitalizations
15
Hudson Appraisal Group
Buffalo, NY4.5 (6)
72.0/100
Buy-Sell Agreements & Partner BuyoutsMarital Dissolutions
16
Houston Advisory Group
Houston, TX4.7 (3)
70.3/100
ESOP ValuationsMergers & AcquisitionsCorporate Reorganizations
17
Pacific Coast Valuation
San Diego, CA4.7 (3)
67.3/100
SBA Loan ValuationsBuy-Sell Agreements & Partner Buyouts
Strategic & Transactional services
Methodology
How firms are ranked
Each firm receives a score out of 100 built from five weighted components: verified client reviews (30%), professional credentials such as ASA, CVA, ABV, CFA, and MAFF (25%), the depth of services offered relative to the category (20%), the firm's operational scale (15%), and years in business (10%).
The score is refreshed whenever a review is approved or firm data changes, and overall ranks are recomputed on a schedule so movement reflects real changes, not noise. Within a category or service, we re-rank using the same score restricted to firms that actually offer that work.
Rankings cannot be purchased. Featured placement in the directory is clearly labeled and never affects rank.
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