Over the past five years, Sam Makin has delivered thoughtful, high-quality valuation and financial advisory services to clients across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, energy, real estate, and financial services. He is known for his ability to navigate complex capital structures, equity compensation, and transaction-driven valuations with precision and professionalism. Sam’s versatility, strong technical foundation, and consistent commitment to clients have made him a valued member of the BVA team. Congratulations and thank you, Sam, on five years with BVA Group!
Afshin Sayani has been promoted to Partner at BVA Group. This promotion reflects Afshin’s leadership impact within the firm and his role in advancing BVA Group’s valuation capabilities, particularly within the ESOP practice. He is widely regarded as a trusted advisor whose technical rigor, commitment to quality, responsiveness to clients, and dedication to developing junior professionals exemplify the standards of the partnership. We are proud to welcome him to the partnership!
Thank you, Justin Burgess, for ten years of outstanding contributions to BVA Group! Justin brings precision, depth, and calm leadership to some of our clients’ most complex valuation challenges, from high-stakes M&A to sophisticated financial reporting and tax matters. Known for his expertise in intangible asset valuation and his work across healthcare, technology, and industrial sectors, Justin is a trusted advisor on transactions that truly matter. His thoughtful approach and technical excellence have made a lasting impact on our clients and our firm.
For over 10 years, Alex Walther has served as the technology coordinator for the Houston Young Lawyers Foundation Adopt-an-Angel program. Over his decade of service, the program has grown from serving 1,400 children to more than 3,500. The technical and logistical support and expertise Alex provides behind-the-scenes ensures thousands of kids experience a brighter holiday season year after year. Learn more here: https://hylf.org/Adopt-An-Angel
Growth at BVA starts immediately. The combination of challenging projects driven by a mentorship-first culture empowers early-career analysts to make an impact from day one. From tackling substantive work across valuation and litigation to opportunities for earning professional credentials, new team members gain the skills and confidence to excel. For Chris, that support makes all the difference: he’s gaining practical experience while working alongside mentors and peers who guide growth every step of the way. Meet Chris and learn more about his career at BVA: https://www.bvagroup.com/careers/spotlight/chris-salamah/
BVA is more than just a workplace, it’s a place where growth is supported at every step. From executing complex valuation engagements to collaborating with a team that genuinely cares about his career, @Sam’s journey reflects the mentorship-driven culture that defines BVA. Discover how BVA fosters professional growth and meaningful impact here: https://www.bvagroup.com/careers/spotlight/sam-makin/
At BVA, growth is a shared journey. From hands-on training to our collaborative project approach, every experience is shaped by mentors and peers coming together. “All projects are completed within teams,” shared Senior Financial Analyst Shelby Stewart. “That creates a highly collaborative environment that encourages team members across all levels to utilize prior experiences and unique perspectives to deliver the best possible work product.” Meet Shelby and learn more her career at BVA: https://www.bvagroup.com/careers/spotlight/shelby-stewart/
When @TechSource, a leading nuclear engineering firm in Los Alamos, transitioned to employee ownership, the trustee turned to @BVAGroup. BVA delivered transaction advisory services plus a fairness opinion to support the deal’s success. Lazear Capital advised the Company. Read more here: https://www.bvagroup.com/news/2025/10/30/bva-represents-esop-trustee-in-techsource-employee-ownership-transition
For Britney Tran, opportunity came early — ownership of real projects, support for continued learning, and a team that invests in her growth every step of the way. Check out how BVA empowers early-career professionals to learn fast and grow confidently here: https://www.bvagroup.com/careers/spotlight/britney-tran/
The people make the place and, for Paige, that’s what sets BVA apart. Collaboration isn’t just encouraged here, it’s how we deliver impact. Working alongside talented teammates who challenge and support each other creates results that matter for clients and careers alike. Learn more about what life looks like at BVA: https://www.bvagroup.com/careers/
