Ryan Hutchins, CPA, ABV, AM
Appraiser Background
Ryan is the Managing Partner at Peak Business Valuation. Peak Business Valuation works with over 40 banks and institutions across the country, providing SBA compliant business valuation and machinery & equipment appraisal reports. Mr. Hutchins has more than nine years of experience in finance and accounting, specializing in valuations for small to mid-market merger and acquisition candidates.
Prior to joining Peak Business Valuation, Ryan worked at Economic Partners where he completed more than 1,600 business valuations. Ryan has advised on the value of equity interests for the purpose of corporate planning, ownership transactions, recapitalization, mergers and acquisitions, estate and gift taxation, and ESOP reporting compliance. Ryan’s role as Partner of the Firm’s Valuation Division is to provide valuation and consulting services to the Firm’s business intermediary clients involved with buy/sell transactions of privately held businesses.
Education:
- B.S. in Business Management with an emphasis in Finance from Brigham Young University
- Certificate in Advanced Accounting Proficiency from Santa Clara University
Professional Affiliations and Designations:
- Inactive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from October 2015 to March 2024. California License # 127878
- Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) as of January 2018
- Accredited Member – Business Valuation (AM) as of March 2022
- Member of the American Institution of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
- Member of the American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
- Member of the National Association of Guaranteed Government Lenders (NAGGL)
Training
- Has provided training to commercial lenders on business valuation