Chris started the firm in September 1999. He has been appraising businesses since 1987 and has prepared more than 600 appraisals. Chris is a Certified Public Accountant that has been Accredited in Business Valuation by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. In addition, he is accredited by the American Society of Appraisers as an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Valuation, and by The Institute of Business Appraisers as a Master Certified Business Appraiser.
Chris has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Augustana College. He is the developer of and instructor for Course 1036 - ESOP Appraisals for The Institute of Business Appraisers. In addition, Chris teaches other advanced courses for the IBA and is a frequent presenter at its annual symposium.
Chris is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the Nebraska Society of Certified Public Accountants, the American Society of Appraisers, The Institute of Business Appraisers, the ESOP Association, the National Center for Employee Ownership, and the Omaha Estate Planning Council.
Aaron J. Pryor, CBA, CFA
Mr. Pryor has earned the Certified Business Appraiser designation issued by The Institute of Business Appraisers and also has earned the right to use the Chartered Financial Analyst designation awarded by the CFA Institute.
Mr. Pryor has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance and Economics from the University of Northern Iowa. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the CFA Society of Nebraska, and The Institute of Business Appraisers.
Mr. Pryor specializes in the appraisal of closely held businesses and business interests for employee stock ownership plans, estate and gift tax purposes, and financial reporting (SFAS 141/142) and income tax (SFAS 123, 409A) purposes.
Jason R. Wietfeld
Mr. Wietfeld started with the firm in October 2007. He previously worked in corporate finance in Omaha, Nebraska.
Mr. Wietfeld has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management from Creighton University and is also a Level II candidate for the CFA designation.
Ryam S. Lee
Mr. Lee started with the firm in December 2008. He previously worked as a Business Manager for his family’s business in Hawaii.
Mr. Lee has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree in Finance and Economics from Creighton University. He is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Security Analysis and Portfolio Management from Creighton University and is also a Level III candidate for the CFA designation.
