Business Valuation San Luis Obispo

We Value Your Business, San Luis Obispo

Independent, credentialed business appraisers serving San Luis Obispo business owners, attorneys, CPAs, fiduciaries, and advisors.

CFA · ASA · ABV — Credentialed Business Appraisers

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Shannon and Kevin Lowther, Business Valuation Partners at Central Pacific Valuation

Shannon Lowther, CFA, ASA, ABV
Kevin Lowther, ASA, ABV, FMVA Partners, Central Pacific Valuation

30+ Years Combined Experience

2,000+ Valuations Completed

CFA · ASA · ABV Professional Credentials

California Focused, Statewide Practice

Frequently Asked Questions About Business Valuations

How do I go about getting a business valuation?

We start with a short scoping call to understand your needs, provide you with a document checklist, then perform our analysis and deliver a draft report for your review. The entire process typically takes 4 weeks depending on the complexity and document availability.

What does a business valuation cost?

Fees depend on the purpose of the engagement, the size and complexity of the business, and the type of report required. We provide a fixed-fee quote after our initial scoping call, so there are no surprises once we begin. We’re happy to discuss budget expectations before any commitment.

What makes you qualified to do business valuations?

Our partners hold the credentials that matter in this field: CFA, ASA, and ABV. Between us we bring decades of experience across transactions, estate and gift tax planning, shareholder matters, and court-appointed divorce engagements — and our reports are written to be understood by the people who need to rely on them.

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Independent · Credentialed · Experienced

Why Choose Central Pacific Valuation

Central Pacific Valuation delivers independent, objective business valuations to San Luis Obispo. As a boutique firm focused exclusively on business appraisals, we provide the personalized attention and deep local market knowledge that larger firms cannot match.

Independent Business Appraisers

Central Pacific Valuation brings decades of expertise to San Luis Obispo’s business community. From wineries and vineyards to hospitality, tourism, and professional services, we understand the unique factors that drive business value in San Luis Obispo County. Our professional business appraisers provide comprehensive valuation services for SLO businesses ranging from $2 million to $2 billion in value, ensuring you receive accurate, defensible appraisals that stand up to scrutiny.

Independent Business Appraisers

Local Market Insight That Matters

Our professional business appraisers understand the unique challenges and opportunities facing businesses in SLO County. We’ve completed business valuations across San Luis Obispo’s key industries, giving us insights into local market conditions, industry multiples, and economic factors that impact business value in your specific sector.

Local Market Expertise

Three Decades of Valuation Experience

We are professional business appraisers with over 30 years combined experience providing business valuation services to these businesses. What that means is you’ll get expert business appraisal help tailored to San Luis Obispo’s unique market conditions and businesses such as wineries, restaurants, tourism, and agriculture.

Experienced Business Appraisal Advisors

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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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Divorce or Dispute

Independent valuation work for resolution-focused matters.

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Partner Buyout or Buy-Sell

Objective analysis for redemptions, exits, buy-sell agreements, and ownership disputes.

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Boutique Firm · Institutional Credentials

About Central Pacific Valuation

Shannon & Kevin Lowther, Business Valuation Partners

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

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Trusted Partner for Legal & Tax Professionals

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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Straightforward From Day One

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.

What We Deliver

Business Valuation & Appraisal Services in San Luis Obispo

Estate & Gift Tax Services, Central Pacific Valuation

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Industries We Serve in San Luis Obispo

Coworking & Commercial Leasing

Valuations for coworking spaces and commercial property leasing companies

Education & Childcare

Valuations for private schools, Montessori, preschools, and daycare operations

Grape Growers

Tailored insights for vineyard and grape production businesses.

Healthcare

Valuations for medical practices and healthcare service providers

Hospitality & Tourism

Valuations for hotels, restaurants, and tourism-related businesses

Industrial Sales & Services

Supporting distributors and service providers in industrial markets.

Software & SaaS

Valuations for software companies, SaaS platforms, and fintech

Staffing Companies

Clear valuations for employment and staffing businesses.