Headshot of a man with light brown hair, a beard, and a mustache, dressed in a dark plaid suit and light pink tie, standing outdoors in front of a stone wall.
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Tim Ketchum, ABV, CVA

Owner & Valuation Expert

I cringe when I read websites or LinkedIn profiles written in the third person by the same person describing themselves. Forgive me for the painfully obvious self-hype below:

I’m a credentialed and accomplished valuation professional with extensive experience in business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and expert witness services. I deliver the same—often better— service as the big firms, without the bloated fees or bureaucracy. I’ve built my practice to be sharper, faster, and entirely focused on what actually matters for the client.

I’m here for the little guy as well as the most complex, high-stakes matters.

I’ve personally negotiated, managed, and closed business sales ranging from $5 million to $85 million, guiding clients through every stage of the transaction. My background in investment banking and valuation has yielded a track record of streamlining analysis and work products. My attention to detail and analytical rigor ensure that my work product is defensible in any forum and built to withstand challenges.

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Northern Michigan University and a Master of Science in Applied Economics from West Virginia University. I’m currently pursuing a Doctor of Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting at West Virginia University, where I also serve as an Adjunct Professor in the Finance Department. Additionally, I hold the Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) credential from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).

Proudly from Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, I now live in Rochester, Minnesota, with my wife, Samantha, who works at the Mayo Clinic. We share our home with our newborn daughter, Freya, and our Bernese Mountain Dog, Goose.