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At Whitehawk Advisory, we specialize in providing expert valuation services for startups, private companies, and investors. Whether you're preparing for a 409A valuation, navigating M&A, or need assistance with tax and audit compliance, our experienced team delivers accurate, timely, and audit-ready reports tailored to your business needs. Whitehawk Advisory is a boutique valuation services provider based in Austin, Texas. We strive for excellence and have attained expertise in serving private companies from startups to established middle market companies.
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Managing DirectorAlex brings over two decades of experience in investment banking and business valuation, having completed more than 400 engagements across a wide range of industries. He has supported clients with valuations for M&A, financial reporting, tax compliance, business ownership disputes, and strategic planning. His deep expertise is focused on valuing private companies with complex capital structures or securities, including in the context of recapitalization. At Whitehawk Advisory, Alex has served companies ranging from pre-revenue to pre-IPO. Prior to founding Whitehawk, he initiated and led the Financial Advisory practice at Westlake Securities in 2006 following the original issuance of IRC 409A regulations. Alex holds Series 24, 27, 63, 7 and 79 securities licenses, and the Certified Valuation Analyst certification from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts. He holds a BBA (Business Honors Program), BA (Plan II Honors Program), and an MPA (Professional Program in Accounting) from the University of Texas at Austin.

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