Brian Zacharias is a principal at Hemming Morse with more than twenty years of experience in financial consulting and business valuation, including advising companies on a diverse range of complex matters involving financial, litigation, and valuation issues.

Brian has worked on hundreds of engagements across a wide range of industries, including technology, life sciences, medical device, middle market, and agriculture. He has assisted clients in high exposure situations in initial public offerings, acquisitions, corporate restructure transactions, and bankruptcy reorganizations. Has also assisted clients with valuation inquiries and reviews by the Public Companies Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Brian also has significant financial advisory experience in mergers and acquisitions due diligence and turnaround management. He has led due diligence efforts that have assisted his clients in negotiating key deal terms, negotiated with creditors to recapitalize companies, and helped management teams define strategic direction. His litigation and forensic experience extends to assisting clients on matters including economic damages, breach of contract, fraud, and business and intellectual property disputes.

Actively involved in the valuation community, Brian co-founded and chaired the Executive Committee of the Fair Value Exchange, a professional group focused on best practices within the valuation field.

Brian earned his Bachelor of Science degree in finance and Master of Business Administration at Santa Clara University. He is a Certified Valuation Analyst with the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts.

Master of Business Administration, Santa Clara University, 2022

Bachelors of Science in Finance, Santa Clara University, 1996

• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts
• Executive Committee Chair, Founding Member, Fair Value Exchange
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts
• American Society of Appraisers
• Emerging Leaders Academy, Class 2013