We formed Baker-Meekins in 1987 with the long held belief that independence and the expert opinions of unbiased specialists would be valued by clients and their advisors. Whether valuing a business or evaluating the strategic options of its owners, thorough research, sound logic and well-reasoned and defensible work products have brought value to our clients. Our work has withstood challenges from the IRS for estate and gift tax returns, from the SEC for stock options valuations, from the DOL for ESOP valuations, and from family shareholders due to our fairness and our willingness to explain our work. Our professional staff is made up of financial analysts and experienced investment bankers, who have embraced the idea of applying the tools of securities analysis to privately held (often family) businesses and their owners. Our clients need not worry about being sold insurance products, a bias toward the sale or an investment in their company or being cross-sold financial or accounting services. Clients receive a market look at the value of their business, upon which complicated and emotional ownership and business decisions can be made.