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Houlihan Capital

Family Offices

Independent Valuation and Advisory for Family Offices Managing Closely Held Assets and Complex Wealth Structures

Family offices often hold significant wealth in closely held business interests, private investments, and other illiquid assets that require independent, credible valuation for estate planning, gifting, tax compliance, and succession purposes. Houlihan Capital provides the analytical depth and documentation family offices and their advisors require, delivered by senior professionals with direct experience across these asset classes. 

We work alongside existing legal, tax, and wealth management relationships, providing specialised valuation expertise without displacing the advisors already serving your family. 

30+ Years Expertise

Since 1996

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What We Do

How We Support Family Offices

Tax Compliance / Planning

Independent valuations for estate and gift tax reporting, succession planning, and buy-sell agreements, structured to support IRS review.

Portfolio Valuation / Fair Value

Fair value reporting for family office investment portfolios including private equity, venture capital, and alternative asset holdings.

M&A Advisory

Sell-side and buy-side advisory for family offices managing closely held operating businesses through ownership transitions or strategic transactions.

Business Valuation & Planning

Independent enterprise valuations providing a clear, credible view of closely held business interests for strategic planning, succession, and advisory purposes.

Why Houlihan Capital

A Trusted Partner for Complex, Multi-Generational Wealth

Houlihan Capital works alongside the advisors already serving your family, providing specialised valuation expertise that supports long-term planning and governance without displacing existing relationships.

Referral-Friendly by Design

We work alongside attorneys, CPAs, and wealth managers without displacing existing relationships, staying in our lane while delivering the specialized analytical expertise your family’s situation requires. 

 

IRS-Supportable Methodology

Our estate and gift tax valuations apply consistent, well-documented methodology aligned with applicable IRS standards, providing a supportable basis for tax compliance and succession planning. 

Senior-Level Engagement

Direct access to experienced valuation professionals who understand the complexity of multi-generational wealth structures and can work alongside your legal and tax advisors throughout the engagement. 

Strategic Insights

Guidance for Family Offices and Their Advisors

Personal Goodwill in Business Transactions

An analysis of how personal goodwill is identified, valued, and treated in the context of business sales and succession planning.

Valuation Services Overview

A broad overview of Houlihan Capital’s valuation capabilities across financial reporting, tax, and transaction advisory.

Fairness Opinions: When They Matter and Why

A practical guide to when fairness opinions are appropriate, including GP-led transactions and continuation vehicles.

Need independent valuation support for your family office?

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