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This expert has almost 15 years of experience in the financial services industry with a focus on direct investment and operational due diligence of alternative investments. She received her B.S. in Finance and Accounting. Her focus involves an in-depth inspection of hedge funds and their operations including hedge fund administrators. At PNC Asset Management, she served on the national due diligence unit and was responsible for the selection and monitoring of hedge, fund of hedge fund, and liquid alternative investments in the U.S. and Asia. She currently serves as Managing Director of an alternative investment consulting firm that, among other tasks, focuses on thorough investment and operational due diligence and risk assessment.
President and CEO, Independent Alternative Investment Consulting Firm
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Drexel University
Cherry Hill,
New Jersey
This expert has over 40 years of experience in every area of investment banking, including Mergers and Acquisitions (including LBOS and recapitalizations), Fairness Opinions, Adequacy Opinions, Solvency Opinions, Valuations, Damage Issues, Fiduciary Issues, Advice to Special Committees of Boards and Trustees, Due Diligence and Disclosure Issues, Financing of debt and equity both public and private, Leasing and Real Estate Financing, and many other areas. He graduated with honors in economics from Princeton University, followed by graduating at the top of his class in the MBA program at New York University (NYU) Business School. Until 1990, this expert served as an investment banker at Dillon, Read & Co. Inc., one of the most prominent American investment banks of the twentieth Century. Joining the firm as an associate, he became a Vice-President, then Senior Vice-President, and was elected Managing Director in 1982. In November 1990, he resigned from Dillon, Read & Co. Inc. to pursue a new business opportunity. From October 1993 through February 1995, he served as President and CEO of Gulf USA Corporation, shepherding it through a reorganization process, and as a Director of Gulf Resources Pacific in New Zealand, a 90% owned subsidiary and one of the largest commercial real estate companies in New Zealand. He also served as an advisor to certain corporate finance departments of medium-size investment banks, including Gruntal Capital Markets. In addition, he served on certain boards of directors. This expert is currently a Senior Director at a boutique investment bank with both U.S. and foreign clients.
Investment Banking Consultant, Independent
Master of Business Administration (MBA), New York University Graduate School of Business
Bedminster,
New Jersey
This certified public accountant is a Harvard business graduate, as well as lecturer at among the nation's leading business academies. He is extensively published in major financial journals like the New York Post, Wall Street Journal and the Star Ledger, and has made high profile television appearances in CNBC and MSNBC business broadcasts. Finally, he is also listed in the Who's Who in Business and Finance.
Adjunct Lecturer, A top business school
Master of Business Administration (MBA), New York University
Woodbridge,
New Jersey
This highly qualified banking supervisory expert is a former officer at the Federal Reserve Board, where he was responsible for regulatory policies and supervisory standards surrounding credit, market, liquidity and operational risk management at regulated institutions. The expert first joined the Federal Reserve in 1991 as a Supervisory Financial Analyst and became a Deputy Associate Director for the Board of Governors in 2004. He oversaw market and liquidity risk, as well as capital markets, and also handled operational risk policy in his last year with the Federal Reserve. Over the course of a 20-year career with the regulatory body, he established and managed regulatory and supervisory programs on the capital requirements and risk management of banking organizations' capital markets, trading and derivatives activities; treasury functions; interest rate, market risk, and liquidity exposures; and investment portfolio and asset/liability management practices. After leaving the Federal Reserve, the expert joined Ernst & Young LLP as an Executive Director of the Financial Services Risk Management Advisory Practice. He earned his Bachelor of Arts & Sciences in Economics & International Relations from American University, his Masters of Arts & Sciences in Economics from Boston College, his Masters of Business Administration from George Washington University, and his Chartered Financial Analyst credential from CFA Institute.
Financial Markets & Institutions Consultant, Independent
Master of Business Administration (MBA), George Washington University
Maryland
This expert has 13 years of experience in residential appraising in most MD counties. She is a Certified Residential Real Estate Appraiser, working with both lenders and individual clients to provide prompt and accurate real estate valuations for the purpose of purchase, refinance, estate and financial planning, tax appeals and other purposes. Prior to her position as Lead Appraiser/ Owner of a real estate appraisal firm, she was Appraiser at RT Appraiser. She is also a licensed Realtor.
Real Estate Salesperson/ Realtor, Full Service Real Estate Company
Master of Arts (MA), University of Maryland
Baltimore,
Maryland
This financial expert earned his BA from Brown University, and his Master of International Affairs in Finance from Columbia University. He has held top leadership positions at numerous financial institutions including Standard & Poor's and Lehman Brothers He is the former Senior VP and Co-Head of Investment Banking Credit, Ratings Advisory, & Execution at Lehman Brothers. Through 2013, this expert was the Director/Senior Vice President - Ratings Advisory & Credit Review for Barclays/Lehman Brothers. He is currently an independent financial consultant.
Independent Consultant
Master of International Affairs (MIA), Columbia University
South Orange,
New Jersey
This highly-skilled expert has nearly 15 years of experience in corporate bond trading, operations, and compliance. He holds a bachelor's in business administration from Temple University, is a certified scrum master, and is licensed in FINRA series 7, series, 63, and series 57. He started his career as an associate for emerging market fixed income sales at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, where he later became the vice president of emerging markets debt trading. He then went on to serve as a director at Investment Placement Group and as the vice president of emerging market debt trading at both Bank Leumi and Ramirez & Co. He is currently the co-founder of a finance technology company focused on equity purchasing.
Co-Founder & Project Lead, An equity investment technology company in NY
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Temple University
Huntingdon Valley,
Pennsylvania
This well-credentialed expert has over 40 years of experience in the evaluation of credit risk and credit-related functions. He served 33 years as a bank regulator at the Comptroller of the Currency, as a contractor from 2013-2018, and a bank and credit union credit consultant. He has extensive experience in community banks and credit unions, mid-sized banks, and considerable experience in the largest banks in the country. Currently, he is a private bank and credit union consultant in Pennsylvania.
Consultant, Bank & Credit Union, a private consultancy in PA
Bachelor of Arts (BA), University of South Dakota
Trafford,
Pennsylvania
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What Can a Financial Expert Witness Opine On?
Financial Planning
Creating a roadmap for financial goals.
Investment Management
Overseeing investment portfolios for clients.
Tax Preparation
Preparing and filing tax returns accurately.
Budgeting
Developing budgets to track income and expenses.
Risk Assessment
Identifying and evaluating financial risks.
Retirement Planning
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FAQs for Financial Expert Witnesses
What is a financial expert witness?
A financial expert witness is a qualified finance professional who provides specialized opinions in legal cases. They assist by reviewing financial records, analyzing damages, testifying in court, and clarifying complex money issues.
What types of cases can a financial expert witness opine on?
A financial expert witness opines on fraud, damages, business valuation, bankruptcy, securities, forensic accounting, marital dissolution, tax disputes, and commercial litigation.
How do you evaluate the credibility of a financial expert witness’s methodology?
Evaluate a financial expert witness’s methodology by checking accepted industry standards, transparent data sources, reproducible calculations, and peer‑reviewed or legally tested methods.
What specific credentials should a financial expert witness have for complex commercial disputes?
A financial expert witness for complex commercial disputes should have a CPA or CFA, advanced finance/accounting degree, relevant industry experience, and strong litigation or forensic credentials.
How do you assess the independence of a financial expert witness from the retaining party?
To assess the independence of a financial expert witness, review prior relationships, compensation structure, case volume from the retaining party, and any potential conflicts of interest.
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