Maria A. Velasquez, MBAManager | Valuation & Advisory Team
Education
- University of Tampa Bachelor’s Degree in Finance
- University of Tampa MBA
- University of Tampa M.S. in Finance
Areas of Practice
- Business Valuations
- Purchase Price Allocations-FASB ASC 805
- Valuation of Complex Financial Instruments, including contingent consideration/earnouts and rollover equity, using advanced methodologies such as Monte Carlo simulation and Option Pricing Method (OPM)
- Stock-Based Compensation Valuations under FASB ASC 718
- Private Company Equity Valuations in compliance with IRC 409A for stock option and deferred compensation purposes
About Maria Velasquez
Maria joined Rivero, Gordimer & Company in 2025 with over 7 years of experience in business and complex financial valuation. She provides valuation services across a wide range of purposes, including financial reporting, tax compliance, estate and gift planning, internal strategic planning, and general business transactions. Her expertise spans ASC 805 purchase price allocations, ASC 718 equity compensation, IRC §409A valuations, and traditional business appraisals for closely held entities and corporate advisory needs. She holds an MBA, is nearing completion of her M.S. in Finance at the University of Tampa and is pursuing the ASA designation.
