Mike Smith

Valuation Leader

Partner, Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

Certifications

  • Accredited Senior Appraiser – Business Valuation; American Society of Appraisers

Community Involvement

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
  • Volunteer Head Coach, Various Sports Associations

Education

  • B.S. in Finance, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

Certifications

  • Accredited Senior Appraiser – Business Valuation; American Society of Appraisers

Community Involvement

  • Big Brothers Big Sisters, Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter
  • Volunteer Head Coach, Various Sports Associations

Education

  • B.S. in Finance, University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign

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