Glen McElwee, ASA, CVA, MSF
Curriculum Vitae
Academic and Professional:
Master of Science in Finance, Boston College Carroll School of Management, 2011
Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Economics, Gordon College, 2008
Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Candidate for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation
Member of the American Society of Appraisers
Member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
Position and Experience:
Managing Director, Valuation Practice, The MFA Companies, 2019 – Present
Director, Valuation Practice, The MFA Companies, 2016 – 2019
Senior Valuation Analyst, The MFA Companies, 2014 – 2016
Valuation Analyst, The MFA Companies, 2013 – 2014
Market Manager, Travelex Currency Services, Inc. 2009-2013
As a managing director in the valuation practice for The MFA Companies, Mr. McElwee manages valuation engagements for financial reporting, tax and corporate advisory purposes for companies in a wide variety of industries. With an extensive educational background in finance and economics, and as a candidate for the CFA designation, Mr. McElwee is adept at analyzing financial statements and has a thorough understanding of valuation techniques and models.
Glen’s primary areas of practice include 409A and ASC 718 stock option valuations, purchase price allocations under ASC 805, ASC 820 fair value measurement, portfolio company valuations for private equity firms, intangible asset valuations, goodwill impairment testing, and proving audit support surrounding valuation issues. His prior career, which involved starting up and managing the day-to-day operations of a network of foreign currency exchange branches, helps Glen to form strong customer relationships by understanding the needs of clients who operate their own businesses.