Michael Pickerstein is part of the ESOP & ERISA Advisory group and has extensive experience in the valuation of ownership interests in companies owned by employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs).
Michael has experience in the valuation of business interests in both private and public corporations for numerous purposes across a variety of industries and has experience in the valuation of ESOPs. He has performed analyses related to ESOP security formation and transactions, determination of transaction fairness and adequate consideration, and annual employer security valuation updates. Michael’s experience spans a diverse client base, from regional middle-market businesses to large public corporations, private equity funds, law firms, and financial institutions
Prior to joining Stout, Michael was a Vice President at Vantage Point Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked for Marcum’s Business Valuation and Litigation Support Group, KPMG, and Arthur Andersen.
Practice Areas
Education
B.S., Accounting, Syracuse University
Licenses & Designations
Accredited Senior Appraiser [ASA-BV]
Certified Fraud Examiner [CFE]
Professional Memberships
American Society of Appraisers
The ESOP Association
The National Center for Employee Ownership