Kevin Janke

Kevin Janke, CPA, ABV

Partner, Wipfli Advisory LLC

Location
Madison, WI

Kevin Janke has spent approximately 30 years assisting clients to acquire a business or to sell their closely held businesses. His time is spent exclusively doing business sell-side brokerage, buy-side brokerage, valuation, and related engagements. Kevin is highly sought after for his easy-going demeanor and technical skills.

Kevin has assisted in the successful sale of a wide range of clients in an array of industries including financial institutions, manufacturing, distribution, and automobile and truck dealerships.

  • Merger and acquisition assistance
  • Business valuations
  • Transition planning
  • Buy/sell agreements
  • Divorce

  • Certified Public Accountant
  • Accredited in Business Valuation
  • Accredited Senior Appraiser
  • Licensed real estate broker in Wisconsin
  • Series 79 Securities License (Limited Representative - Investment Banker)
  • Series 63 Securities License (Uniform Securities agent)
  • Qualified as an Expert Witness

  • American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) - Member
  • Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants (WICPA) - Member
  • American Society of Appraisers (ASA) - Member

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  • Bachelor of science degree in accounting

  • Merger and acquisition assistance
  • Sell-side business brokerage
  • Buy-side brokerage
  • Business valuations

  • Worked exclusively in the corporate finance and valuation field since 1993
  • Prior to 1993, performed financial audits, corporate tax returns and other traditional accounting work

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