About Ed Pratesi
CPA, ASA, CVA Managing Director
Ed Pratesi
Welcome to my website, I am Ed Pratesi, the Managing Director of Valuation & Transition Strategies, LLC. I help business owners and their advisors achieve a stress-free process to learn the value of their business, how to increase its value and the development & execution of a transition strategy or strategies.
As an advisor to business owners for over 35 years, I have experienced many business transitions, including my own over four years ago. I have successfully valued hundreds of businesses. My goal is to provide you with actionable information about the value of your business, how to increase and preserve its value and finally how to create a transition plan that captures its value.
If you are looking for Business Valuation Services and need help determining the value of an operating business or other asset holding company….
Or if you are looking for assistance in understanding the value of your business and seeking to increase and preserve the value of your business… (Value Building & Preservation)
Or if you are looking to develop a Transition Strategy for your business…
You are in the right place!

“Helping Owners with Growth, Value & Transition Strategies.”
Ed Pratesi
INDUSTRY EXPERTISE:
- Closely-held businesses
- Wholesale/distribution
- Manufacturing
- Technology
- Software
- Bio-tech
ACTIVE & PRIOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants
- American Bar Association
- American Society of Appraisers
- Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors
- National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts
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Do you need help with Business Valuation or Value and Transitions Strategies today?
Schedule an appointment to speak with me directly and let’s get started with your solutions.