Business Valuation Services in California
We Value Your Business, California
Independent, credentialed business appraisers serving business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors throughout California.
ASA · ABV · CFA · Credentialed Business Appraisers
Kevin Lowther, ASA, ABV, FMVA Partners, Central Pacific Valuation
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Why Choose Central Pacific Valuation
A boutique firm focused exclusively on business appraisals — personalized attention and deep local market knowledge that larger firms cannot match.
Independent
Objective valuation analysis prepared without advocacy, pressure, or conflicts.
Credentialed
CFA, ASA, and ABV credentials with Big Four and institutional valuation experience.
Experienced
Thousands of valuations across tax, transaction, shareholder, litigation support, and advisory matters.
What Do You Need a Valuation For?
Selling or Buying a Business
Pre-transaction analysis before you negotiate, sell, acquire, or restructure.
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Estate & Gift Planning
Valuations for IRS filings, family transfers, trusts, and succession planning.
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Partner Buyout or Buy-Sell
Objective analysis for redemptions, exits, buy-sell agreements, and ownership disputes.
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About Central Pacific Valuation
Central Pacific Valuation is a boutique California business valuation firm serving business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors. We provide independent, defensible valuation analysis for tax, transaction, shareholder, succession, litigation support, and advisory purposes.
- Estate & gift tax valuations
- Shareholder and buy-sell matters
- M&A and transaction advisory
- Property holding company discount studies
- Divorce and dispute-related valuations
- Closely held business appraisals
For Professional Advisors
We work alongside attorneys and CPAs across California, providing independent business valuations that support your clients’ strategic needs.
For Attorneys
Valuation support for estate matters, shareholder disputes, marital dissolution, buy-sell issues, and settlement-focused engagements.
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For CPAs
Estate and gift tax valuations, succession planning, buy-sell matters, and valuation support prepared under the applicable professional standards for the engagement.
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How a Valuation Engagement Works
Scoping & Proposal
An easy scoping and onboarding process, followed by a clear proposal with defined fees.
Data Requirements
Clear data requirements uploaded through our secure, easy-to-use client portal.
Analysis & Valuation
Credentialed appraisers perform the analysis, applying the appropriate valuation standards and methodologies.
Draft & Final Report
A clear draft for review, followed by a defensible final report written for the people who need to rely on it.
Most valuation engagements can be completed in 4 weeks.
Business Valuation & Appraisal Services in California
Estate & Gift Tax Valuations
Valuations for IRS filings, family transfers, trusts, and succession planning.
Comprehensive Business Valuations
Full-service business valuations for enterprises and closely held companies.
Property Holding Company Discount Studies
Discount studies and entity valuations for real-estate and asset holding companies.
Shareholder / Buy-Sell Matters
Objective valuations for buy-sell agreements, redemptions, and ownership disputes.
Divorce & Dispute-Related Valuations
Impartial valuation expertise to facilitate resolution in complex disputes.
M&A & Transaction Advisory
Strategic pre-transaction valuation analysis for buyers, sellers, and advisors.
Industries We Serve
Manufacturing
Specialty manufacturers and fabrication companies
Agriculture & Tree Nuts
Almond, pistachio, and walnut operations and diversified farming
Electrical Contractors
Electrical and substation contractors
Petroleum Distribution
Fuel distributors, gas stations, and petroleum trucking
Education & Childcare
Private schools, Montessori, preschools, and daycare
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotels, restaurants, and tourism businesses
HVAC & Mechanical
Heating, cooling, and mechanical service companies
Industrial Services
Machining, fabrication, and field service companies
Investment & Holding Companies
Holding companies, venture funds, and diversified holdings
Software & SaaS
Software companies, SaaS platforms, and fintech
Plumbing & Fire Protection
Residential and commercial plumbing and fire sprinkler
Coworking & Commercial Leasing
Coworking spaces and commercial property leasing
Serving Businesses and Advisors Across California
Central Pacific Valuation is based in California’s Central Valley and serves business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors throughout the state. We regularly support engagements involving Central Valley, Central Coast, Northern California, and Southern California businesses.
Central Valley & Inland California
Bakersfield · Fresno · Visalia · Hanford · Madera · Porterville · Lancaster
Central Coast
Northern & Southern California
Engagements throughout California for tax, transaction, shareholder, and advisory purposes.
