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About Us
At Bold Valuation, we specialize in delivering rigorous, defensible valuation opinions for fiduciaries navigating Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) transactions and annual valuation updates.
Our work stands up to scrutiny, from trustees, auditors, regulators, and stakeholders because we combine deep technical expertise with practical transaction insight.
Jennifer Kriger
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Jennifer Krieger is a trusted valuation professional with extensive experience in ESOP advisory, financial analysis, and business valuation services. She works closely with business owners, trustees, and stakeholders to provide independent, defensible, and strategic valuation guidance.
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Over a decade of experience in financial analysis and business valuation
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Specializes in ESOP valuations and fairness opinions
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Provides support for annual ESOP updates and fiduciary responsibilities
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Experienced in mergers & acquisitions and financial reporting
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Delivers independent and defensible valuation opinions
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Works with a diverse range of industries and business structures
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Committed to helping clients navigate complex succession planning decisions with confidence
Jennifer earned both her Master of Business Administration in finance and her Bachelor of Business Administration in finance from the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas.
She is a member of the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts, the National Employee Ownership Center, and The ESOP Association, and formerly a Associate Member of the Valuation Advisory Committee of The ESOP Association.
Valuation & ESOP Expertise
Jenn is a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) with over a decade of experience in business valuation, financial reporting, ESOP transactions, fairness opinions, and fiduciary support across multiple industries.
Industry Recognition
Jennifer has been recognized for her industry leadership, including being named to the Journal Record’s Power List of Women in Finance & Accounting (2024 & 2026) and receiving NACVA’s 40 Under 40 award in 2021.
Education & Advisory Background
She earned both her MBA in Finance and Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of St. Thomas and has built a strong reputation advising trustees and business owners on ESOP strategy and annual valuation updates.
Thought Leadership & Speaking
Beyond client work, Jennifer is an active thought leader and speaker in the ESOP and valuation space, contributing to national conferences, podcasts, webinars, and professional organizations focused on employee ownership and business succession planning.
Our Difference
Deep ESOP Expertise
We focus on ESOP-related work—not as an add-on, but as a core specialty. We understand Department of Labor scrutiny, trustee expectations, and common valuation pitfalls.
Defensible & Transparent Work
Our reports are built to withstand review by regulators, and CPAs/auditors. Every conclusion is supported and documented.
Transaction-Oriented Perspective
We go beyond academic valuation theory. Our experience in real-world transactions allows us to evaluate structure, incentives, and risks in context.
Senior-Level Attention
Senior professionals are directly involved in every engagement—from scoping to final delivery.
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