Paul D. Ouweneel, CFA, CPA, ABV, CFP
Partner, Valuations
Paul Ouweneel is a partner at Wipfli LLP and managing director at Wipfli Corporate Finance Advisors, LLC. With extensive experience in business strategy, transaction advisory and valuation, Paul provides comprehensive advisory and consulting services to ownership and C-suites. Paul specializes in guiding clients through complex financial decisions, offering strategic insights and tailored solutions to enhance shareholder value. Paul holds the prestigious CFA, CPA and CFP designations and is an investment banker licensed with FINRA, holding Series 79 and 63 licenses. Paul works tirelessly to consistently produce outstanding outcomes for his clients’ key stakeholders, including their employees, customers, community members and shareholders.
Certifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst
- Certified Public Accountant
- Accredited in Business Valuation
- Certified Financial Planner Professional
- Series 79 Securities License (Limited Representative – Investment Banker)
- Series 63 Securities License (Uniform Securities Agent)
Professional Memberships and Activities
- CFA Institute - Member
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
- Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
Areas of Focus
- Merger and acquisition assistance
- Business valuations
- Transition planning
- Buy/sell agreements
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater- Master of public administration degree in accounting with an emphasis in finance
- Bachelor of business administration degree in accounting
Recent Insights
Articles
Navigating the changing landscape of community bank mergers and acquisitions
Aug 13, 2024
What is a 409A valuation, and why do you need one?
Apr 15, 2021
Understanding your startup’s 409A valuation and the backsolve method
Mar 24, 2021
ESOPs have an advantage during a recession
Nov 09, 2020
The pros and cons of using debt in a company’s capital structure
Aug 27, 2020
Crowdfunding for Capital? Know the Rules.
Jul 01, 2016
What's Your Company Worth - An Introduction to Advanced Planning for Business Owners
May 16, 2016
Webinars
Community Banking Forum Webinar #2: What is your M&A strategy (or not)?
Oct 14, 2020
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