Our Clients Say it Best!

“Our Bank has nothing but good experiences working with Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. and Luke Waller. Luke does a tremendous job providing quality reports that are always accepted by the SBA, and in instances where unusual oddities arise, Luke is flexible in how his reports present information to appease any third party. Luke thoroughly understands the needs and requirements of our small business lending team, and is readily available in the event that an issue arises that makes him a highly reliable source of small business valuations. I highly recommend Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. and Luke Waller.”

Brad Pitlyk - SBA Department Manager – Midwest Regional Bank

 

"I have had the privilege of working with Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. and Luke Waller for the past five years.  I highly recommend Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. and Luke Waller to any bank seeking high quality and timely work.  Luke is very responsive and is understanding of the requirements of small business lending.   I have used many other competitors in the market place and have always returned to Luke Waller and Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. due to the personal service and quality of work." 

Kirk Rearden – AVP SBA Loan Operations – Fortune Bank

 

“The team at Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder recently completed a business valuation analysis for us.  I was very happy with the results of their work.  There were some delicate issues involved and the KTS team worked very hard to be sensitive to those issues.  They only asked for information that they truly needed, and were very responsive to our requests.  Their high quality report was delivered on schedule as promised.  I would not hesitate to use them again in the future should the need arise, and have highly recommended them to others as well.”

Kathleen R. Sherby, Partner - Bryan Cave LLP – St. Louis, MO

 

“I have used the valuation services of Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. (“KTS”) extensively over the last 15 years.  They have been used to value all of our major divisions many times and have been used exclusively for all of our acquisitions including potential acquisitions and joint ventures.

I found the entire staff of KTS to be very professional and very experienced.  They consistently complete their engagements on time and within budget. I would highly recommend KTS to anyone needing valuation services.”

Michael R. Hill – VP & CFO – DBM Global, Inc. – Phoenix, AZ

 

“We have engaged Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. to appraise general and limited partnership interests for estate tax purposes and for gift tax purposes over the past ten years. Several of these transactions resulted in audits by the Internal Revenue Service and we have been able to reach favorable settlements using the Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder valuations. We plan to continue to use Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder and would recommend them to others.”

H. Elvin Knight, Jr. –Partner – Spencer Fane Britt & Browne LLP – Kansas City, MO

 

“The team at KTS have been our “go to” valuation business appraisers for many years.  Their professionalism and work product are top notch.  Their responsiveness to our many needs have never gone unanswered. I highly recommend them to anyone whom is in need of qualified appraisal work.”

Bradford L. Stevens, Partner - Shands Elbert Gianoulakis & Giljum, LLP - St. Louis, MO

 

“I really appreciate all the work KTS has done for me over the years.  Reports are always delivered on schedule as promised.  I will not hesitate to engage their expertise for future valuation needs, and have recommended their services to other clients and colleagues.”

Scott K. Martinsen – Kirkland Woods & Martinsen PC – Overland Park, KS

 

“Over the last several years, our firm has used Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder for over a dozen valuations in connection with estate planning and estate administration matters. In each case, they have been easy to work with and highly responsive, and their analyses have been careful, comprehensive, and clearly communicated. Most importantly, their valuation conclusions and rationales have held up to scrutiny. We highly recommend them.”

Larry R. Rivkin – Rivkin & Rivkin, LLC – Lincolnshire, IL

 

“The team of Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder recently completed a business valuation analysis for us. I was very happy with the results of their work.  They worked well with the management of the firm being appraised, and were very responsive to our requests.  Their high quality report was delivered on schedule as promised.  Their fee was reasonable, as the clients obtained a few estimates before choosing Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder.  I would not hesitate to use them again in the future should the need arise, and have highly recommended them to others as well.”

Marian V. Mehan, Esq. – Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. – St. Louis, MO

 

“Now that the common stock appraisal project for our company is complete, I and our CEO Ron Bull would like to express our appreciation to Luke Waller and Gary Schroeder. This was the first time in our Company’s history in which an independent appraisal of our business was required.  Throughout the process, we found both of you to be highly professional and very responsive to our needs.  I believe your report is very comprehensive and feel confident that it will support the conclusions reached and withstand any potential challenges.

I have no hesitation in recommending you or your firm to other interested parties.  I’ll be glad to discuss our experience with any of your future potential clients.  It was a pleasure working with you and I look forward to our continuing relationship.”

David Warmbrodt – Director of Strategic Planning – Geeding Construction, Inc. – Troy, MO

 

“We look forward to doing business with you and your firm next year and the years thereafter.”

Sanford E. Pomerantz – Goffstein, Raskas, Pomerantz, Kraus & Sherman, L.L.C. – St. Louis, MO

 

“I have worked with KTS Valuation since it’s inception. It is the only valuation firm which I recommend to my clients and to my students at St. Louis University School of Law.”

“Why? Because KTS Valuation not only does an excellent and timely job, at a reasonable price, but their valuation reports are prepared in a manner which is logical and easy to follow for the most important readers out there, i.e., the judges and juries who will be making the ultimate determination whether the conclusions reached in the valuation report are correct.”

James G. Blase, Esq. – Blase & Associates, LLC – St. Louis, MO

 

“The team at Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder has over the years completed a number of business valuation analyses for us on behalf of our clients. I have always been very happy with the results of their work.  The KTS team works very hard to meet our deadlines. They only ask for information that they need, and have been very responsive to our requests.  Their high quality report was delivered on schedule as promised.  I will continue to use KTS and will highly recommend them to others.

Jonathan W. Igoe  - Partner – Armstrong Teadale LLP – St. Louis, MO

 

“We have used Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. for over a decade now for our appraisal needs.  They are very responsive and timely, and their work product is thorough and well-organized.  For gift and estate tax valuation needs in particular, KTS has consistently come through for our clients. I’ve recommended them both with and outside of Husch Blackwell, and will continue to do so.”

James R. Bud Strong – Partner – Husch Blackwell LLP – St. Louis, MO

 

“I have worked with the team at Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder on over one hundred business valuations for estate planning clients over the past decade.  I have always been extremely happy with the results of their work.  Many times, our clients are under short deadlines, and I have always found the KTS team to be conscientious and diligent to meet those deadlines while providing top-notch, professional valuation reports.  Having worked with a number of business valuation firms over the years, I find that the KTS team delivers a high quality report every time.  Because KTS has performed a number of appraisals for the IRS, I feel confident that their work has credibility when submitted with my clients’ tax returns.  KTS is my “go-to” business appraisal firm, and I have recommended them highly to my clients and other attorneys on many occasions.

Joel L. Weeks - Lewis, Rice & Fingersh, L.C. – St. Louis, MO

 

Our review of the Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. report was completed without any need for revisions. You captured, compiled, and summarized the information precisely. Didn’t even find a typo! Thank you for your efforts. Very impressive and insightful analysis.

Phillip Mason, Transformation Team Leader, Martec International, Elizabeth, New Jersey