ABOUT US > LEADERSHIP
We believe that leadership is not only about making difficult decisions and providing technical oversight, but also about setting an example for others in the organization to follow. This is especially true with Brown Smith Wallace Financial Advisory Services (FAS), where our senior personnel serve such an important and active role in all engagements. Our FAS executive leadership team comprises the below professionals.
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Donna Beck Smith, CPA / ABV / CFF, ASA, CVA, Cr.FA
Member | Financial Advisory Services
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Donna is the Member in Charge of the Brown Smith Wallace Financial Advisory Services group. She has more than 30 years of experience in valuations, financial forecasting and analysis, litigation support, mergers and acquisitions as well as fraud and forensic accounting. Her experience and grasp of the body of knowledge in the valuation discipline qualifies her as a premier strategic business advisor.
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Brad Pursel, CPA / ABV, CFA, ASA
Member | Financial Advisory Services
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Brad’s responsibilities include providing project management and technical leadership on engagements involving valuation, dispute advisory, and corporate finance. Brad is a frequent author and speaker on topics related to valuation for financial reporting, transaction advisory, and other purposes. Brad actively participates on a national basis to establish and promote best practices regarding to valuation. As part of the 10-member task force, Brad is writing sections of a practice aid to be published by the AICPA and focused on valuing in-process research and development, but with general applicability to other intangible assets. Brad is also a member of the Appraisal Issues Task Force.
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Harvey Wallace, CPA / ABV, CVA
Member | Financial Advisory Services
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As the Managing Member of Brown Smith Wallace LLC and firm cofounder, Harvey Wallace has been instrumental in the Firm’s growth since its inception in 1972. Harvey has 30+ years of hands-on expertise in tax planning and business consulting. He helps privately held client companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and services industries plan for growth and improve profitability.
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Barry Worth, CPA / ABV / CVA, CM&AA
Member | Financial Advisory Services
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Barry is responsible for Brown Smith Wallace’s Mergers and Acquisitions Group and provides turnaround consulting services. As a Member of the firm, he performs strategic business planning. Prior to joining the firm, Barry was an audit partner in an international accounting firm and also had his own consulting practice. More than 45 years’ experience in public and private accounting distinguishes Barry as an expert in his field.
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Our FAS executive leadership team is supported by more than 20 subject matter experts with extensive experience in FAS and other Brown Smith Wallace practices, such as audit, tax and specialized industries. In addition, our FAS executive leadership team leverages the assistance of FAS staff personnel when possible to reduce the total cost of our services to clients.
