At Rivero, Gordimer & Company, we don’t just document your past; we help you plan your future.
Navigating Uncertainty with Expert Guidance
When the path ahead seems uncertain—whether navigating business succession, evaluating growth opportunities, resolving disputes, or assessing acquisition or buy-out offers—our Valuation and Advisory Group experts are here to guide you through these and other complex business situations.Tailored
Consultation for Your Unique Business Model
Our advisors take the time to understand your unique business model, offering tailored consultation for a wide range of challenges. With more than 40 years of trusted experience, we’ve been a valuable resource for businesses of all sizes across the U.S.
Comprehensive Valuation and Advisory Expertise Serving a Range of Industries
Our expertise spans valuations of businesses, business interests, and intangible assets, and we offer guidance through various business challenges. From energy to hospitality and nearly every industry in between, businesses choose to partner with us for our extensive valuation and advisory experience.
For more information, please contact a member of our Valuation & Advisory Team.
Customized Solutions with a Personal Touch
We deliver customized solutions that combine best practices, relevant research, and industry resources—tools and insights typically only available at larger firms—paired with the personal touch of a local experience. When you work with our advisory team, we help you navigate complex issues, empowering you to make strategic business decisions that drive success and add value in today’s competitive market.
Rivero, Gordimer & Company has advisors ready to help you make the strategic business decisions necessary to survive in an increasingly competitive market.
Business Valuation & Advisory Team
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Rene J. Zarate, CPA•ABV
Director | Valuation & AdvisoryRene J. Zarate works with clients, both domestic and international, regarding business consulting...
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Aaron Zarate, CPA•ABV, CFE
Manager | Valuation & AdvisoryAaron Zarate rejoined Rivero, Gordimer & Company in 2022. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Zarate...
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Maria A. Velasquez, MBA
Manager | Valuation & Advisory TeamMaria joined Rivero, Gordimer & Company in 2025 with over 7 years of experience in business and...
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Resources
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Understanding Business Value Before a Major Decision Requires It
For many business owners, their company represents the culmination of decades of hard work, risk-taking, and personal sacrifice. It is often their largest asset—frequently exceeding the value of their home,
July 27, 2026 -
Understanding M&A Transactions in the Tech Industry: What Sets Them Apart
By C. Brett Cooper, CPA-ABV, ASA-BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the technology sector present a distinct set of considerations compared to other industries. The pace of innovation,
July 7, 2025 -
Intangible Assets and Intellectual Property: Understanding Valuation, Amortization, and Impairment
In today’s knowledge-driven economy, intangible assets such as patents, trademarks, and proprietary technology play a crucial role in business operations and in a business’s valuation. Unlike tangible assets, these non-physical
November 5, 2024 -
The Art and Science of Business Valuation
At its core, business valuation is the process of determining the economic value of a company. This involves a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including financial information, market trends, and
February 28, 2024 -
Should An ESOP Be Your Business Exit Strategy?
One of the most common reasons for establishing an ESOP is to buy stock from the owner(s) of a closely held company to create an exit strategy. This gives a business owner…
December 21, 2023 -
M&A Requirement: Business Combination Accounting
By C. Brett Cooper, CPA۰ABV, ASA۰BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC and Dennis Paleveda, CPA Business Combination Accounting, sometimes referred to as purchase price allocation (“PPA”), is an important part of the M&A
July 17, 2023 -
Succession Planning for the RTO Industry
By Michael Helton and Rene Zarate Succession planning should address the day-to-day internal management of operations as well as the leadership or ownership of the company. What is succession planning?
July 15, 2022 -
Industry Peer Groups – A Success
by Rene J. Zarate, CPA•ABV How many small businesses successfully participate in an industry peer group? The keyword being, successfully. A definition for “peer group” can be stated as a
March 7, 2022 -
Selling Your Business? Are Your Earnings “Quality Earnings”?
By C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC The merger and acquisition space remains as active, if not more active, than it was pre-pandemic with the future outlook quite positive.
March 3, 2021 -
Structuring and Implementing a Management Plan for Intellectual Property
By C. Brett Cooper, CPA•ABV, ASA•BV/IA, BVAL, CRFAC The industrial era has been replaced by a new knowledge-based economy where ideas and the latest technology have spurred unprecedented economic growth and competitive
October 16, 2020
