Joshua Himan
Josh has been studying finance since 2003.
A chance opportunity to work with a former Wall Street investment banker changed his academic pursuit.
Private equity cash flow analysis of companies under $25 million has been his passion for the past decade.
Having invested, operated, and valued hundreds of private businesses has given him insights that he is eager to share with the world.
Combining his real-world application with academic rigor allows him to take difficult concepts in finance and economics and break them down into manageable learning outcomes that practitioners can use right away.
Joshua's credentials:
- Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
- Business Certified Appraiser (BCA)
- Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)
- Financial Modeling and Valuation Analyst (FMVA)
- Professional Bookkeeper (PB)
- QuickBooks Specialist (QS)
- Profit and Growth Expert (PGE)
- Certified Turnaround Analyst (CTA)
- Accredited Small Business Consultant (ASBC)
- Masters of Science in Applied Economics (MSAE) — Johns Hopkins University
- Masters of Science in Finance (MSF) — George Washington University
- B.B.A. in Finance — Radford University
- Certificate Forecasting in Organizations — Johns Hopkins University
- Certificate Real Estate Finance and Investment — New York University
Alex Melesko
Alex is our quantitative expert. He is a finance professional with extensive experience in data analysis and investment strategy.
Prior to Business Valuation Advisors, Alex was a Senior Data Scientist for Bridgewater Associates, "the world's largest hedge fund, founded by Ray Dalio", a quant at a mutual fund and a corporate financial analyst.
Throughout his career, he has demonstrably improved investment processes by designing and building systems, as well as creating innovative analysis and investment techniques.
His background includes both fundamental and quantitative analysis and, as an expert, he has taught these concepts to over a hundred people throughout his career.
Alex has a proven ability to translate complex financial concepts into actionable strategies, making him a valuable resource for anyone seeking to improve their understanding of the financial markets both conceptually and practically.
Alex's credentials:
- Charted Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Master of Science in Computational Finance (MS) – Carnegie Mellon University
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Carnegie Mellon University
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Actuarial Science – University of Connecticut
Commitment To Serve
The commitment to serve comes from the top. Josh Himan, Founder and CEO of Business Valuation Advisors, has a strong commitment to serve. When he graduated from college with a degree in finance, the United States was still fighting the war on terror. Josh joined the United States Marine Corps and was deployed to Afghanistan. During his tour, he was severely injured by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and permanently paralyzed from the chest down. Fourteen men from his Battalion gave their lives in service to our country. Josh is inspired to give his all to everything he does and serve his clients to the very best of his ability in memory of his 14 fellow Marines who perished in Afghanistan. He lives on and serves for them.
Giving Back—An Important Part of Business Valuation Advisors Corporate Culture
Business Valuation Advisors believes in giving back to the local and regional community. We are a proud sponsor of the National Capital Cinderella Ball, an event that brings together the children from military families who live with a life-limiting illness or disability. Josh Himan was an honored guest in 2011 and has been supporting the Ball ever since. Driver Rehabilitation Center of Excellence LLC (DRCE) helps people with disabilities regain their independence through driving. Josh Himan was the Co-Founder of this life-changing organization.
