Featured Financial Performance Measurement Experts

CA Prateek Mittal is a seasoned financial expert and IBBI Registered Valuer with over two decades of experience in business valuations, corporate finance, and strategic advisory. As the Director of Valuations at [FinVal Research & Consultancy](https://finvalresearch.in), he specializes in delivering high-authority compliance and advisory solutions, including ESOP valuations, corporate guarantee valuations, and startup advisory. A thought leader in the evolving corporate landscape, Prateek frequently publishes insights on cutting-edge industry shifts, from integrating AI and Big Data into valuation practices to navigating ESG compliance risks and supply chain crises. Alongside his valuation expertise, he serves as a Virtual CFO, helping businesses optimize their financial strategies, secure fundraising mandates, and drive operational efficiencies. --- ### Key Media Angles & Topics I Can Comment On: * Regulatory & Compliance Valuations: Deep dives into ESOPs, Corporate Guarantees, and international accounting standards. * The Intersection of Finance & Tech: How AI, big data, and automated tools are transforming modern valuation models. * Startup Ecosystem & Fundraising: Strategic structuring, mid-market growth challenges, and investment readiness. * Risk Management: Evaluating ESG compliance risks and implementing Virtual CFO frameworks during economic volatility.

Brett Farmiloe is the Founder & CEO of Featured. Featured connects subject-matter experts with top publishers to increase their exposure and create quality, ready-to-publish Q & A content. More than 50,000 experts answer questions on Featured to get their insights published in articles on Fast Company, Entrepreneur.com, and 1,000+ more publishers. With 1M+ answers received, Featured is unlocking the full potential of human knowledge, one answer at a time. Previously, Brett founded and ran Markitors, a digital agency for small businesses, for 10 years before a successful acquisition. More stuff... Brett's first company, Pursue the Passion, was a career education startup that took Brett and three friends on two cross country roadtrips to interview people about how they found passion in work. One of the biggest takeaways? That people don't have a meaningful outlet to share the expertise they've accumulated in their lifetime. Other career highlights: - Helped the actor Hugh Jackman launch a charitable coffee company (acquired by Keurig) - Published Author (sold 1,000 copies...lots of them to people in Duluth, MN) - Keynote Speaker (100+ speeches from Alaska to Miami, including a TEDx) - First Mailchimp Expert west of the Mississippi - Founder of Digital Marketing company that is one of the best places to work in Arizona (Best Companies 100, Phoenix Business Journal) - Contributor to Forbes, SHRM, Thunderbird, Huffington Post, Mashable, TIME, NextWeb, Etc - Once was sponsored by a food company with unlimited supply of Hot Pockets. Proceeded to eat Hot Pockets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 30 days to bootstrap a startup. Never has ate a Hot Pocket again. Projects In Development... // Revival of the World Pillow Fight Championships

Hello. I am CFO with 20+ years of turning finance into a growth engine. Ranked among the TOP 3 CFOs in Ukraine (2022, 2023) and Member of the Expert Council at the CFO Forum. I’ve worked across multiple industries – from global tech companies to large industrial groups – helping leaders make better decisions through clear, actionable financial insight. I make complex financial topics understandable, translating numbers, forecasts, and strategies into insights that resonate with a broad audience. My experience allows me to offer an inside view of how business decisions are actually made – from managing risk and investment to leading organizations through uncertainty and transformation. My perspective connects finance with leadership, ethics, and real-world impact. For me, finance stoped being only reporting the right numbers and cutting costs. It is about shaping what comes next – responsibly, transparently, and with long-term value in mind.

Internationally experienced leadership professional, speaker, commentator and influencer. Recognized for global thought leadership in the leadership and people agenda in the workplace arena, particularly in relation to talent, transformation and post-pandemic human capital agendas. Currently undertaking a PhD by research in leadership for executives, focusing on the disparate experiences and successes in achieving executive leadership and board roles.Frequently requested guest/key-note speaker and talented moderator at energy, human capital and other leading conferences globally, with thought-provoking, well-researched, leading-edge and challenging presentations. A prolific author of presentations and articles published across a wide variety of media, acknowledged for coalescing often disparate but relevant topics in the energy transition, people and talent, transformation and leadership agendas.

I have been doing SEO for the last two years, and during this time I have successfully ranked many websites on Google. I learned SEO from seosly.com, where I gained a strong understanding of SEO fundamentals as well as advanced concepts. Currently, I am implementing all the knowledge and strategies I have learned on my own website, 8thpaycommissionsalarycalculator.com, with the goal of improving its performance and making it rank higher on Google.

I'm a specialist commercial finance broker with 16 years of experience helping Australian business owners access commercial property finance. As founder of Smart Business Plans, I've overseen $550 million in commercial finance across more than 3,300 clients, with a 92% approval rate working across a panel of 60+ specialist lenders. My expertise sits at the intersection of commercial property, business finance, and wealth strategy — particularly for small to medium business owners looking to buy their own premises, invest through their SMSF, or fund development projects. I work exclusively in the commercial space, which means I specialise where the major banks often can't or won't go. I'm also the author of The Premise Effect (2026), which makes the case for why Australian business owners are leaving millions on the table by renting rather than owning their business premises. I'm available to comment on: commercial property finance, SMSF borrowing, business lending, commercial mortgage rates, Australian property market trends, and small business wealth building.

Stepan Kazaryan is a Business Management Consultant focused on digital presence, professional evaluation, and how public information shapes decision-making in modern business environments. His work centers on helping organizations and professionals understand how they are perceived before direct interaction occurs. In search-driven systems, evaluation often happens silently and quickly. Stepan advises clients on building structured digital foundations that support credibility over time. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and responsible positioning rather than short-term visibility tactics. He works with executives, founders, and professional service providers who recognize that digital footprints influence trust, partnerships, and opportunity flow. By aligning websites, public profiles, and third-party references, Stepan helps create stable professional narratives that reduce uncertainty during evaluation. Rather than focusing on reactive measures, his advisory framework prioritizes preparation. This includes analyzing how search results present a name, how information connects across platforms, and how inconsistencies affect perception. The goal is to strengthen long-term positioning in a way that feels natural and sustainable. Stepan frequently writes and speaks about digital identity, credibility signals, and the structural factors that influence professional trust in online environments. His perspective reflects a broader shift in how professionals are assessed in the age of search and public information accessibility. Through disciplined strategy and steady execution, Stepan Kazaryan helps clients maintain clarity in environments where perception often forms before conversation begins.

Business Leader, Global Policy Expert, Media Personality, Author, Philanthropist, Founder at GCBR and TCSL Campaign Also Shinespot Light Cultivating Awareness Podcast, Fridays For Future Richmond (Richmond Park) and number of projects. Aquayemi-Claude Garnett Akinsanya is a multifaceted social entrepreneur, media strategist and sustainability advocate with over 7 years of experience in building impactful brands and campaigns. As CEO and founder of Garnetts Clothing Brand & Range and The Claudes SEN Law Campaign, he merges fashion, social justice and environmental advocacy to drive meaningful change. He is also a recognized public speaker and thought leader, featured by Forbes for his expertise in marketing and business growth strategies. Aquayemi-Claude has won the 2024 Global Recognition Award for his contributions to sustainable fashion, social justice and environmental causes. With a strong background in media, communications and nonprofit leadership, he actively mentors startup founders, influences policy on disability rights and promotes diversity and inclusion through board-level advisory roles.

As a Product Manager at Featured, I work with a team of developers and leadership to create and improve a Q&A platform that connects subject matter experts with top publishers. Our goal is to provide exposure for experts and content for publishers, creating a win-win situation for both parties. I have a BSBA in Marketing from the University of Arizona Eller College of Management, where I was involved in various extracurricular and internship activities, such as AdCats Consulting Club, Markitors SEO Agency, and Each Brain Matters Non-Profit Foundation. I have developed skills in customer relationship management, partnership marketing, and product management, which I apply to my current role and projects. I am passionate about creating engaging and informative content that benefits both experts and publishers, and I am always eager to learn from others and explore new opportunities.

Rishi Upple, FCMA, is a UK based commercial finance leader with over 20 years’ experience shaping strategy inside global blue-chip organisations. With a BA in Economics and Fellowship of CIMA, he operates at the intersection of numbers, narrative, and decision-making. Known for bringing clarity where complexity dominates, Rishi focuses on commercial insight, performance optimisation, and helping leadership teams make better calls under pressure. His approach blends rigorous financial thinking with real-world pragmatism; grounded, human, and outcome-led. Beyond the spreadsheet, his work explores leadership resilience, personal performance, and how finance leaders can create momentum without burnout; commercially sharp, but culturally aware.

My leadership philosophy is hinged on accountability, transparency, and foresight. I believe the very best leaders create systems that let others move with confidence. Whether it be modernizing FP&A platforms, optimizing treasury and controllership functions, or leading M&A integrations, my approach to any business challenge will combine analytical precision with human understanding. A certified CPA and CFE, trained in PMP and Six Sigma, I bring both rigor and empathy into leadership. For me, true financial leadership is about the design of operating models that allow others to perform at their best In every engagement, I try to redefine what finance can mean for a business, operating with a strategic compass guiding every decision, measuring progress toward goals, and driving growth. When finance serves as a source of direction and stability, organizations move more quickly, teams align more effectively, and transformation becomes both achievable and sustainable.

Damon Paull, AWMA® - Financial Advisor, Best-Selling Author, Military Veteran As a wealth management advisor and Amazon best-selling author in Money and Business, Damon Paull brings a military precision to financial journalism. His recent collaboration with former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss on "Empathetic Leadership" shows he can take complex financial concepts and turn them into stories that resonate with everyone. With over 8 years of industry experience and a background as a Marine Corps veteran and State Department contractor, Damon writes about: • Intergenerational wealth transfer • Corporate benefit plan optimization • Investment portfolio construction • Business succession planning • Veteran financial empowerment • Global market analysis through a geopolitical lens As a Wealth Management Advisor at Cetera Investors, Damon’s expertise goes beyond traditional financial planning. He uses cutting-edge financial technology and analysis tools to bring you fresh perspectives on emerging trends and investment opportunities. His writing style is data-driven with a storyline, making complex financial concepts accessible to sophisticated investors and general audiences. Regular contributor to discussions on wealth preservation, market dynamics and financial technology. Damon welcomes opportunities to provide professional commentary and in-depth analysis for financial publications looking for expert opinions on wealth management and investment strategies. For editorial inquiries or commentary: Damon Paull, AWMA Damon.Paull@ceterainvestors.com 804.270.2765 Glen Allen, VA Available for national and international commentary Cetera Investors is a marketing name of Cetera Investment Services. Securities and Insurance Products offered through Cetera Investment Services LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. 140 EASTSHORE DR. SUITE 105, GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059. 804-346-4670. The opinions expressed are those of the writer, not recommendations of Cetera Investment Services LLC or its representatives. www.EagleVisionWealthManagement.com www.EagleVisionAccounting.com

I'm Christian Görgen, founder of FYI Marketing & Consulting. I've spent over a decade in the financial industry, leading global brands like eToro, Pepperstone and Fidelity International. Today, I help Forex, Prop Trading, and FinTech companies scale through smart strategy, content that converts, and marketing leadership that’s built to last. My focus is on driving real growth — not just running campaigns.

Matt Putra has seen more eCommerce P&Ls than most VCs. As Managing Partner of Eightx, he and his team serve as fractional CFOs for 35+ DTC, eCommerce, and CPG brands representing $600M+ in combined annual revenue (from $2M startups to $100M+ scaleups). Before Eightx, Matt spent his career in private equity, managing $500M+ in investments. He's a regular voice on the topics that decide whether a consumer brand survives: cash conversion cycles, gross margin discipline, inventory strategy, and unit economics. He's known for plain-spoken takes on what actually drives profitability in modern eCommerce.

Timothy Gocklin, MBA, MSF, is the Editor-in-Chief of Terrene Globe, a finance news platform covering global markets, macroeconomic trends, and investment strategies. With advanced degrees in business administration and finance, he provides data-driven insights on economic policy, stock market movements, and international finance.

Marketing strategist, consultant and speaker with a proven background in organic marketing, social media, brand management, SEO, content marketing, e-commerce and social media. I’ve worked on projects for Retail Council of Canada, Oxford Properties, West Edmonton Mall (Triple Five Worldwide), Tiffany & Co., LUSH Cosmetics, LoyaltyOne, Victoria's Secret, Freson Bros and others. With excellent reviews from B2C and B2B companies, technology and SaaS companies in premium/high ticket markets, with a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm) majoring in Marketing, a Certificate in Real Estate (Commercial), and a Certificate in Leadership. My insights are posted on the NASDAQ, The Sun (USA), US Chamber of Commerce, CTV News (Canada), Shopify, NTD TV (China), Entrepreneur, Retail News Asia (China) Yahoo Finance, Bustle, CBC Radio (Canada), CVM Radio (Caribbean), Voyage LA, Shoutout LA, The Gleaner (Jamaica), SHEEN Magazine, Seaside Retailer, Google News, Retail Insider (Canada), California Apparel News, Betches, Best Life, GoBanking, Industry Rules and more. Let's connect!

James has 10+ years in financial services. He is currently Head of Content at DayTrading.com - overseeing the development of market analysis, educational information and brokerage reviews. He was formerly a management consultant in the banking and capital markets sector - working with some of the UK and Europe’s largest banks. James has been cited by a number of media outlets in the investing space - providing quotes on market developments and for his involvement in proprietary datasets and reports.

Albert Richer is the Founder & Editor of WhatAreTheBest.com, a large-scale research platform analyzing more than 20,000 structured categories across software, consumer products, and niche industry verticals. He specializes in product evaluation, comparative market analysis, long-tail category research, and data-driven ranking methodologies that help businesses and consumers make confident purchasing decisions. At WhatAreTheBest.com, Albert oversees the full architecture behind the platform—from data collection and review standards to automated scoring frameworks and industry taxonomy design. His work blends large-scale content engineering with real-world buyer insights to identify the best products and tools across thousands of industries.

Michael Fertman is a marketing executive and GTM leader with thirty years of experience running product launches, pricing strategies, and go-to-market motions at companies from early-stage startups to publicly traded enterprises. He works primarily in B2B SaaS, fintech, data services, and enterprise software. He has held CMO, VP of Marketing, and VP of Product Marketing roles at Dun and Bradstreet, Guidepoint Global, Apex Fintech Solutions, AlphaPoint, and Apifiny. At D&B, he doubled the growth rate of several P&Ls $8M, $50M, $200M, and $500M with a sales force of over 1,000 people. He is also a former Booz & Company consultant. As the first CMO at Guidepoint, he grew revenue from $30M to $50M in a flat market by taking share from competitors. Since 2014, he has advised 20+ early-stage and growth-stage companies as a fractional CMO and launch consultant. He is also a seed investor in an AI-powered municipal bond asset manager. His perspectives come from thirty years inside the room where these decisions get made. He has watched pricing strategies kill product launches at companies with strong products and willing buyers. He has rebuilt commercial models that were cannibalizing their own revenue. He has seen what happens when a sales team is handed a new product with no incentive to sell it and no proven motion to execute. He knows what the companies that get it right do differently, because he has worked alongside them and studied them systematically. Available to comment on: new product launch strategy, B2B SaaS pricing and packaging, go-to-market design and execution, sales compensation and launch readiness, product positioning and messaging, and the commercial decisions that determine whether a strong product generates revenue or stalls. Michael is a former US Navy Lieutenant who navigated a nuclear-powered cruiser during the First Gulf War. He was a coxswain on the crew team at Penn, where he earned a B.S. in Finance, and holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He is based in New York City.

Edita Evoyan is a financial coach and business mentor who helps professionals and families make clearer, more confident decisions about money. With a background in architecture and interior design, she brings a unique, systems-based approach to financial strategy: simplifying complexity, building structure, and helping people design plans that align with real life goals. In her work, Edita focuses on practical financial education, retirement planning concepts, risk awareness, and long-term wealth-building habits. She’s known for translating intimidating financial topics into simple language, helping audiences cut through noise, misinformation, and overly technical advice. Edita also mentors and trains aspiring financial professionals on communication, leadership, and building an education-first business with integrity and compliance in mind. She frequently speaks on the mindset shift from employee to owner, creating additional income streams, and building scalable skills without sacrificing family priorities. Media outlets typically feature Edita for approachable commentary on financial confidence, modern wealth habits, retirement planning basics, and the real-world behaviors that drive better outcomes.