Ross is the leader of the Business Valuation and Financial Forensics group, specializing in assisting clients and attorneys with closely held business valuations, financial consulting, and forensic accounting. He is a licensed Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), and a CPA, bringing over 10 years of experience in business valuation. In all matters, Ross carefully investigates and analyzes the facts, develops the best strategic course of action, and then executes that plan step by step.
Ross has provided services across a variety of industries, including restaurants, real estate, healthcare, insurance, sales, automobile dealerships, manufacturing, architecture, and construction.
He prepares business valuations for closely and privately held companies related to estate and gift tax planning, shareholder and marital divorce (as a consulting and testifying expert witness), mergers and acquisitions, SBA 7A compliance, and exit planning, including internal and external buyout strategies.
In litigation support, Ross assists with valuation and forensic engagements involving business valuation, bank statement and asset tracing analysis, misappropriation and dissipation of assets, fraud investigations, embezzlement, lifestyle analysis, complex compensation issues, and calculating income for support purposes.
Ross also consults buyers and sellers on quality of earnings and transaction due diligence, forensic accounting risk investigations, start-up business and venture capital projections, and financial modeling.
Why Work with Ross?
Ross is known for his analytical mindset and ability to work seamlessly with attorneys and clients to solve complex financial matters. His hands-on approach to valuation and forensic accounting ensures that clients receive a thorough analysis and tailored solutions for their specific needs. With extensive experience across various industries, Ross offers the precision and insight required to address the most challenging financial situations, making him a trusted advisor in high-stakes engagements.
Education:
- Syracuse University: Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics
- Suffolk University: Masters of Business Administration
Professional Affiliations:
- National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA), MA Chapter Board Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MSCPA, or Mass CPA’s), Litigation Support and Business Valuation Committee Co-Chair
- Business Associates Club, Member
- Exit Planning Institute, Greater Boston Chapter Leader
- WorthyCircles, Member
Personal:
- Ross enjoys exploring new restaurants with his wife, Alana, in the Greater Boston region, playing golf, and taking long walks with his labradoodle named Rusty.