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Chris Mercer FASA, CFA, ABAR

Chair, Mercer Capital

Chris Mercer is the founder and Chairman of Mercer Capital, one of the nation's leading business valuation and financial advisory firms. Mercer Capital, founded in 1982, provides valuation and financial advisory services for clients across the nation and in many industry niches. Chris is a nationally known business valuation expert, writer, and speaker. He has been valuing businesses - and helping people buy and sell them - for many years. Chris is the author of ten books including Business Valuation: An Integrated Theory, 3rd Edition, Unlocking Private Company Wealth, Buy-Sell Agreements for Closely Held and Family Business Owners, among others. He has served as an expert witness on matters pertaining to buy-sell agreements, gift and estate taxes, statutory fair value, economic damages, and other valuation-related issues. In addition, Chris has served on the boards of several private companies and one public company. Currently, he is chair of the executive committee of a privately-owned nurse staffing company.

Chris is the author of www.ChrisMercer.net [www.chrismercer.net-2D252F-2D2...=" class="redactor-autoparser-object">https://urldefense.proofpoint....], a blog through which he talks to business owners, attorneys, accountants, financial planners, and other advisers to business owners. www.mercercapital.com [www.mercercapital.com-2D252F-2...=" class="redactor-autoparser-object">https://urldefense.proofpoint....]. 901-685-2120


Appearances

  • Thumbnail for Communicating Complex Financial Topics
    Identification
    FVC1916
    Date
    November 4, 2019
    As financial analysts and experts we are often required to explain complex financial topics to the layperson; whether a judge, a jury, or even our client…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Jeffrey Tarbell
    Director, Houlihan Lokey
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for DLOM - Back to the Basics
    Identification
    FVC1957
    Date
    November 6, 2019
    How can appraisers determine the appropriate marketability discount for each valuation situation? This is a critical question since the discount for lack of marketability is the single largest valuation adjustment factor in most minority interest appraisals…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Valuation in Tax: Key Discounts Every Valuation Professional Should Know
    Identification
    60
    Date
    November 7, 2016
    Hear a veteran valuator, senior IRS official, and experienced tax lawyers explore current trends in, and best practices with respect to, those valuation discounts most likely to arise in a valuation assignment: the discounts for lack of marketability, lack of control, and built-in capital gains…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for John Forry
    Professor of Law, University of San Diego School of Law
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Lawrence Sannicandro
    Lawrence A. Sannicandro, Esq., LL.M., J.D., M.B.A.
    Attorney, Agostino & Associates, P.C.
    Speaker Image for Leslie Finlow
    Senior Technician Reviewer, Office of the Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Subsequent Events after the Valuation Date
    Identification
    25
    Date
    May 7, 2010

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for Buy-Sell Agreements
    Identification
    24
    Date
    November 16, 2009
    B

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for The 5 "Big" Valuation Issues
    Identification
    37
    Date
    November 12, 2012
    The valuation profession continues to grow, yet “big” and controversial questions remain…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for General Valuation: Hardball With Hitchner
    Identification
    43
    Date
    November 12, 2012
    This popular session is back for a seventh year and opens with something new! Each panelist will submit their cost

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Stacy Collins
    Stacy P. Collins, CPA, ABV, CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Research Associates
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Neil Beaton
    Neil J. Beaton, CPA/ABV/CFF, CFA, ASA
    Managing Director, A&M
    Speaker Image for Gary Trugman
    Gary R. Trugman, CPA, ABV, ASA, MVS
    President, Trugman Valuation Associates, Inc.
  • Thumbnail for The 5 "Big" Valuation Issues
    Identification
    RB130521
    Date
    May 21, 2013
    The valuation profession continues to grow, yet "big" and controversial questions remain…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for Attorney Tricks/Witness Traps: The Litigation Wars
    Identification
    22
    Date
    May 7, 2010

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for Appraisal Wars: Bridging the Gap Between Accepted Valuation Methods, Legal Measures of Value in Divorce & the Things Appraisers Do
    Identification
    15
    Date
    May 11, 2012
    Divorce law and business valuation techniques exist independently, but come together when a divorce involves a closely-held business. Some jurisdictions require general acceptance of an expert’s methodology; others required Daubert reliability…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for The Great Debate: The Future of Marketability Discounts With Fannon, Hitchner and Mercer
    Identification
    6
    Date
    April 24, 2014
    Join us at this panel of nationally noted experts for what should be a lively discussion on the methods, models and tools evolving and emerging to assist practitioners in supporting their DLOM determinations…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Nancy Fannon
    Nancy J. Fannon, CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA
    Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Support Services, Meyers, Harrison & Pia Valuation and Litigation Support, LLC
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Ronald Seigneur
    Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA
    Founding Partner, Seigneur Gustafson LLP
    $29
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for The Five Really BIG Valuation Issues
    Identification
    14
    Date
    April 24, 2014
    This topic would cover the current thinking and trends in the major areas of valuation disputes in divorce related assignments at a very high level including: ACAPM and Discount Rates, Control Premiums and Minority Interest Discounts, Adjustments to the Income Statement, Guideline Public Company Me…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $29
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Battle Royale: The Defining Debate on the Hot Topics in Business Valuation<span style="color: red;"> - Bios Only</span>
    Identification
    22
    Date
    April 25, 2014
    Four nationally known experts go at it as they debate some of the top issues in business valuation. You will hear their various views on major areas of controversy. Sometimes they will agree, but sometimes they will not. That’s where the showdown begins…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Jay Fishman
    Jay E. Fishman, FASA, FRICS
    Managing Director , Financial Research Associates
    Speaker Image for Nancy Fannon
    Nancy J. Fannon, CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA
    Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Support Services, Meyers, Harrison & Pia Valuation and Litigation Support, LLC
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $29
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for The Five Really BIG Valuation Issues
    Identification
    14
    Date
    April 24, 2014
    This topic would cover the current thinking and trends in the major areas of valuation disputes in divorce related assignments at a very high level including: ACAPM and Discount Rates, Control Premiums and Minority Interest Discounts, Adjustments to the Income Statement, Guideline Public Company Me…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for Battle Royale: The Defining Debate on the Hot Topics in Business Valuation
    Identification
    22
    Date
    April 25, 2014
    Four nationally known experts go at it as they debate some of the top issues in business valuation. You will hear their various views on major areas of controversy. Sometimes they will agree, but sometimes they will not. That’s where the showdown begins…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Jay Fishman
    Jay E. Fishman, FASA, FRICS
    Managing Director , Financial Research Associates
    Speaker Image for Nancy Fannon
    Nancy J. Fannon, CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA
    Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Support Services, Meyers, Harrison & Pia Valuation and Litigation Support, LLC
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for The Great Debate: The Future of Marketability Discounts With Fannon, Hitchner and Mercer
    Identification
    6
    Date
    April 24, 2014
    Join us at this panel of nationally noted experts for what should be a lively discussion on the methods, models and tools evolving and emerging to assist practitioners in supporting their DLOM determinations…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Nancy Fannon
    Nancy J. Fannon, CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA
    Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Support Services, Meyers, Harrison & Pia Valuation and Litigation Support, LLC
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Ronald Seigneur
    Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA
    Founding Partner, Seigneur Gustafson LLP
  • Thumbnail for Buy-Sell Agreements
    Identification
    24
    Date
    November 16, 2009
    B

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
  • Thumbnail for "I Don't Buy It": The Effect of Buy-Sell Agreements in Divorce
    Identification
    19
    Date
    May 20, 2016
    Do you know how buy-sell agreements work or don’t work? Do you know the potential impact of a buy-sell agreement in divorce? Is a buy-sell agreement a true indicator of value, and could a buy-sell agreement bind a spouse in a divorce action where the spouse did not sign the agreement? Attendees wil…

    Speaker

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $29
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for The Battle of New Orleans: Debating the Hot Topics in Business Valuation
    Identification
    20
    Date
    May 20, 2016
    Five nationally known experts go at it as they debate some of the top issues in business valuation. Attendees will hear their various views on major areas of controversy. Sometimes they will agree, but sometimes they will not. That’s where the showdown begins…

    Moderator

    Speaker Image for David Levy
    Partner, Berger Schatz

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Nancy Fannon
    Nancy J. Fannon, CPA, ABV, ASA, MCBA
    Partner-in-Charge of Litigation Support Services, Meyers, Harrison & Pia Valuation and Litigation Support, LLC
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Ronald Seigneur
    Ronald L. Seigneur, MBA, CPA/ABV, ASA, CVA
    Founding Partner, Seigneur Gustafson LLP
    Speaker Image for Jay Fishman
    Jay E. Fishman, FASA, FRICS
    Managing Director , Financial Research Associates
    $29
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Active Passive Appreciation - Current Update
    Identification
    FVC1813
    Date
    November 5, 2018
    Session covers when and why an active passive analysis is needed, how these analyses are typically done and the importance of working with engaging counsel for jurisdictional nuances…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for William Dameworth
    William C. Dameworth, CPA, CFF, MAFF, CVA
    Member in Charge of Valuation Services, Forensic Strategic Solutions, LLC
    Speaker Image for Ashok Abbott
    Associate Professor of Finance, West Virginia University
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Valuation Tax Panel
    Identification
    FVC1854
    Date
    November 7, 2018
    How substantial is tax reform’s effect on business valuation? There has been a lot of discussion and interest in the new TCJA especially, but how has this changed the way we think about valuation…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Robert Reilly
    Robert F. Reilly, CPA, CGMA, ABV, CFF, ENROLLED AGENT
    President/CEO/COO, Willamette Management Associates
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Valuing S Corps and Other Flow-Through Entities Post TCJA
    Identification
    FVC2023
    Date
    November 10, 2020
    Participants will gain insight on how to value S corporations and other pass-through tax entities in the post TCJA world.  Additional insights on how to maximize the likelihood of the Tax Court accepting tax affecting will be presented…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Chris Treharne
    Chris Treharne, ASA, MCBA, CVA
    Managing Director, Gibraltar Business Valuations
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Advanced Valuation Issues in Gift and Estate Tax
    Identification
    FVC2005
    Date
    November 9, 2020
    A discussion of recent case law in gift and estate tax valuation arena. Review of common gift and estate tax valuation issues and case law regarding marketability discounts, tax-affecting, valuation approaches, arbitrage, bona fide transfer issues, and promissory notes valuation…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Natalya Abdrasilova
    Natalya S. Abdrasilova, CPA/ABV, MAFF, CVA
    Director of Valuation & Litigation Services, Boyle, Deveny & Meyer PC
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Tricky Valuation Issues
    Identification
    FVC2135
    Date
    November 9, 2021
    This distinguished panel will tackle the tricky part of valuation by addressing the tough issues, Including:

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Stacy Collins
    Stacy P. Collins, CPA, ABV, CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Research Associates

    ​Speaker - Virtual

    Speaker Image for Harold Martin
    Harold G. Martin Jr., CPA/ABV/CFF, ASA, CFE
    Partner, Keiter
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Marketability Discounts - Current Trends and Techniques
    Identification
    FVC2149
    Date
    November 10, 2021
    This session will examine the current state of affairs in the world of marketability discounts.  We will survey the most commonly used techniques, trends in recent court decisions, and analyze the characteristics of a subject interest that influence the magnitude of the marketability discount…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    Speaker Image for Travis Harms
    Travis W. Harms, CFA, CPA, ABV
    Senior Vice President, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price
  • Thumbnail for Valuation Hot Topics
    Identification
    FVC2235
    Date
    November 15, 2022
    Hear from valuation experts on the current hot topics and changes in thought on valuation approaches and processes to developing a reliable and supportable Fair Market Value analysis…

    Speakers

    Speaker Image for Lisa Cribben
    Lisa Cribben, CPA, ABV, ASA, CMA
    Partner, Valuation and Transaction Services, Hawkins Ash CPAs
    Speaker Image for Stacy Collins
    Stacy P. Collins, CPA, ABV, CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Research Associates
    Speaker Image for James Hitchner
    James R. Hitchner, CPA/ABV/CFF
    Managing Director, Financial Valuation Advisors
    Speaker Image for Chris Mercer
    Chris Mercer, FASA, CFA, ABAR
    Chair, Mercer Capital
    $49
    Standard Price

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