BVA Group
Afshin Sayani, CFA has a diverse and extensive work experience in the finance industry. Afshin currently holds the position of Senior Vice President at BVA Group since January 2023, where they previously served as Vice President from September 2021 to December 2022. Prior to BVA Group, Afshin worked at Signify Health as a Finance Business Partner from January 2021 to August 2021.
Before joining Signify Health, Afshin gained valuable experience at EY, starting as a Senior in July 2018 and later becoming a Manager in September 2020. At EY, they provided transaction strategy support, conducted financial and operational diligence, performed valuations, and offered M&A advisory services to both private and public firms.
Afshin also worked as a Senior Consultant at CBIZ Valuation Group from May 2017 to June 2018, where they presumably provided consulting services related to valuation. Afshin began their career as an Associate at Avondale Partners in March 2015 and left in April 2017. During their time at Avondale Partners, they worked within the equity research practice, conducting in-depth analysis, due diligence, financial modeling, and writing reports and recommendations.
Overall, Afshin Sayani's work experience showcases their expertise in various aspects of finance, including strategic analysis, valuation, M&A advisory, and equity research.
Afshin Sayani, CFA has a Master's of Science in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, with a focus on Quantitative Finance. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor and Master of Engineering (MEng) from The University of Sheffield, specializing in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering.
In addition to their educational background, Afshin Sayani, CFA is a Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder, having obtained this certification from the CFA Institute in September 2019. Afshin also holds certifications such as Series 63, Series 7, Series 86, and Series 87, which are administered by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.
BVA Group
Founded in 1974, BVA Group is a nationally recognized litigation, valuation, and financial advisory firm. BVA’s professionals have experience in Big Four accounting, investment banking, and strategy consulting. BVA’s clients include Fortune 100 companies, private equity firms and other privately funded enterprises, family-owned businesses, accounting firms, and law firms. Our clients seek our help resolving issues in diverse industries and circumstances, both nationally and globally. BVA has valued business interests ranging from small family-owned businesses to multinational corporations valued in the billions, and evaluated damages in litigation matters ranging from small commercial disputes to conflicts with over $25 billion at stake. BVA professionals have testifying experience in a wide variety of jurisdictions including federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, state courts, and domestic and international arbitration. BVA's purpose is to empower clients through our expertise. This purpose is founded on BVA's core principles of integrity, excellence, respect, continuous learning, and giving back, which drive every action of the firm. These overarching principles drive the day-to-day culture of the firm, from client interactions to internal collaboration and personal development. Equal to its pursuit of excellence is BVA's focus on the personal development of its team members and involvement in its community. BVA understands that a firm is defined by its people and as such is committed to the progressive development of each individual. Furthermore, through various non-profit and charitable organizations, BVA and its team are committed to giving back to the community.