Serving the Greater Bay Area & Silicon Valley
Qualifications
Qualifications of Principal
David Hahn, CVA, ASA, CM&AA, CCIM, MAFF, MBA
Professional credentials and experience supporting valuation of ownership interests, operating businesses, and real estate held within structured entities.
Professional Designations
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA)
- Certified Business Valuation Analyst (CVA)
- Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM)
- Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA)
- Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF)
Licensure
- Certified General Real Estate Appraiser (multiple states)
- Real Estate Broker (California, Washington, Texas)
Academic & Executive Education
- B.S. in Engineering Technology / Computer Science, Minor in Business — San José State University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- University of Southern California (USC) — Graduate coursework in public enterprise cost and benefit analysis
- University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) — Executive Management Program (Post-MBA)
- Doctoral Studies in Public Administration — University of La Verne
Professional Experience
Valuation practice involving operating businesses, real estate, and ownership interests across a range of industries and asset types.
Assignments have included:
- Business valuation of operating companies and ownership interests
- Commercial real estate appraisal of income-producing properties
- Valuation of holding companies and structured ownership entities
- Estate and gift tax valuation assignments
- Integration of real estate and operating business valuation
Experience includes work involving complex ownership structures where valuation must reflect both operating performance and underlying asset composition.
Professional Approach
Valuation assignments are performed within an integrated framework that reflects:
- Operating performance and cash flow
- Underlying asset structure, including real estate
- Ownership characteristics and entity structure
Work is developed with emphasis on analytical consistency, supportability, and alignment with applicable valuation standards.
Standards
Valuation assignments are prepared in accordance with applicable professional standards, including:
- Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP)
- Relevant valuation guidance for tax reporting and financial reporting, where applicable
Assignments are developed with consideration for review, audit, and regulatory requirements.
Engagement
Engagements are undertaken selectively, with a focus on assignments requiring experienced judgment involving ownership structure, asset composition, and operating performance.
Call David:
📞 408-455-4562
david@MyFinancialValuation.com
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