CM&AA: Private Capital Markets

This professional education online class is designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the Private Capital Markets, their differences from the public markets, and current trends. Participants will learn about valuation statistics, acquisition strategies, transaction volume, and private equity fundraising. The class will also cover the connection between sources of capital, transfer methods, and valuation for privately held businesses. The course is ideal for finance and investment professionals looking to offer advisory services to privately held businesses.

Instructor: Chris Blees

Chris Blees is a CPA and middle market investment banker specializing in the sale of closely held middle market companies. Blees began his career as a CPA at BiggsKofford PC. In 2003, Blees launched the firm’s M&A practice, known as BiggsKofford Capital. In 2007, he was also appointed as the CPA firm’s Managing Partner. Blees has become a leader in the M&A sector through his involvement in over 300 mergers, acquisitions, and sale transactions. Blees is a member of the “Founders Circle” for the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA) and was elected Chairman of the AM&AA in 2020. Through the AM&AA, he serves as the lead instructor for the Certified Merger & Acquisition Advisor (CM&AA) program, having instructed over 1,000 Certified M&A professionals worldwide.