Gateway Valuation Consulting, LLC (“GVC”) is a boutique business valuation and advisory firm serving privately held companies across the Midwest. Led by Zachary Sharkey, CFA, CPA, ABV, GVC specializes in business valuation reports for gift & estate planning, SBA lending, buy/sell planning, and strategic decision-making. GVC also provides ongoing advisory packages that deliver recurring valuation updates, financial performance monitoring, and CFO-level guidance. With more than 20 years of valuation experience, GVC delivers fast, fixed-fee, defensible valuation work designed to stand up to IRS and lender scrutiny while helping owners understand, track, and grow the value of their business.