Real estate and construction projects span complex service needs, from valuation and project risk to tax strategy, disputes, and M&A advisory. Stout brings integrated expertise across the full real estate lifecycle. Swipe to see how we show up at every stage, and learn more at https://hubs.ly/Q04kkrty0
About us
Stout is a global advisory firm specializing in corporate finance, accounting and transaction advisory, valuation, financial disputes, claims, and investigations. We serve a range of clients, from public corporations to privately held companies in numerous industries. Our clients and their advisors rely on our premier expertise, deep industry knowledge, and unparalleled responsiveness on complex matters. Learn about our Relentless Excellence® at stout.com. Stout is a trade name for Stout Risius Ross, LLC, Stout Advisors SA, Stout GmbH, Stout Bluepeak Asia Ltd., and Stout Risius Ross Advisors, LLC, a FINRA-registered broker-dealer and SIPC member firm. The terms "Stout" or the "firm" refers to one or more of these independent advisory practices.
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https://www.stout.com
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- Industry
- Financial Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1991
- Specialties
- Valuation Advisory, Transaction Advisory, Disputes, Claims, & Investigations, Investment Banking & Restructuring, and Accounting & Reporting Advisory
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Updates
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Day two of the 44th Annual USC & FEI SEC and Financial Reporting Conference shifted from regulatory priorities and emerging accounting issues to their practical implications for the profession. Speakers discussed how accounting firms, preparers, auditors, regulators, and educators are responding to rapid change. While technology continues to reshape financial reporting and auditing, professional judgment, accountability, and trust remain essential to maintaining investor confidence and effective capital markets. A common theme emerged: developing the people, processes, and controls needed to keep pace with innovation while preserving the judgment and skepticism that underpin the profession. Read the full recap: https://hubs.ly/Q04kBc680
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Stout provided an independent valuation opinion regarding the fair market value of rights, title, and interests under certain restricted and unrestricted digital asset token purchase and award agreements as of the valuation date. Click here to read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04h3dPw0
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Day one of the 44th Annual USC & FEI SEC and Financial Reporting Conference focused on a financial reporting landscape shaped by regulatory modernization and emerging technologies. Discussions throughout the day highlighted the importance of stakeholder engagement, professional judgment, and workforce readiness as regulators, standard-setters, preparers, auditors, and academics navigate significant changes. Click here to read the full recap: https://hubs.ly/Q04kkpZk0
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Tariff volatility isn't just a cost problem; it's a strategy problem. We asked our investment banking metals team what leaders should be doing right now. Zachary Ryan (recently quoted in S&P Global's "Year of the Tariffs") and Michael Jenny put together a five-point playbook, from building dual-sourcing supply chains to pricing tariff exposure into M&A valuations. Swipe to learn more. Read the full playbook here: https://hubs.ly/Q04kh-K00
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Stout will be onsite at the UK Mining Conference in Cornwall next week on June 9! Stout's Managing Director, Geoffrey Smith, will be speaking at the Geothermal Forum and available to meet throughout the day to connect and discuss developments in the market. If you're attending, please reach out to schedule a meeting here: https://hubs.ly/Q04k9CPg0
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We're looking forward to attending the 2026 Alliance of M&A Advisors Summer Conference next week on June 9-10 in Chicago! Stout's Kevin Mayer, head of the Industrials Investment Banking practice, will participate as a panelist discussing trends and opportunities shaping today's M&A market. Also attending from the Investment Banking group are Andrew Benson and Zachary Ryan. If you'll be attending, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect with our on-site team! #AMAASummer2026 #MAA #MiddleMarket #DealFlow #PrivateEquity
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Our Accounting & Reporting Advisory, Disputes, Claims, & Investigations, Strategy, Valuation Advisory, and Platform Services groups are growing. We're looking for curious, collaborative professionals who are ready to make an impact and help our clients navigate complex challenges. Explore opportunities at Stout: https://hubs.ly/Q04jYcXZ0
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Stout’s Automated FMV Solutions™ deliver fast, defensible FMV and commercial reasonableness opinions backed by decades of valuation expertise. With 10 dynamic, web-based tools, you get cost-effective insights, rapid turnaround, and the flexibility to work anytime, anywhere without sacrificing quality. Discover a smarter way to navigate regulatory compliance: https://hubs.ly/Q04jMjH80
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Stout was retained by the Unsecured Creditors Committee (UCC) in the federal bankruptcy proceedings of Terraform Labs, working alongside legal counsel at McDermott Will & Emery and the UCC’s financial advisors to conduct an independent digital asset forensic investigation and blockchain tracing analysis. Click here to read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04jzrTp0
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