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About Newport Valuations

At Newport Valuations, we don’t just calculate numbers — we clarify decisions. For over 20 years, we’ve been delivering independent, defensible valuation services that help business owners, attorneys, CPAs, and financial professionals navigate complex financial, tax, and legal landscapes with confidence. 

Founded on a commitment to technical excellence and unmatched service, we’ve earned a national reputation for reports that hold up under pressure—whether it’s a regulatory review, a courtroom, or the closing table.

Our Mission

To empower every client with accurate, strategic, and defensible valuations — delivered with integrity and clarity.
We understand that behind every valuation is a pivotal moment: a business transition, a legal dispute, an estate plan, an audit, a growth decision. Our goal is to ensure the value of your business is never a question mark — but a reliable, well-supported answer.

Meet Our Managing Director

Michael Yi, CPA, ASA, TEP, MBA

With more than two decades of experience in business valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and financial advisory services, Michael Yi leads every engagement with depth, professionalism, and personal accountability.

A graduate of UCLA Anderson and holder of multiple industry-recognized credentials, Michael is known for his precision, practical insight, and commitment to helping clients make better financial decisions through better valuation work. In addition to his advisory roles, he is a frequent national speaker — presenting at conferences, continuing education programs, and professional forums to share real-world valuation expertise with business leaders, attorneys, and financial professionals.

Who We Work With

We proudly serve a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and beyond, including:

Business owners planning exits, growth, or restructuring

Attorneys handling estate, tax, litigation, or corporate matters

CPAs and advisors seeking credible third-party valuations

ESOP trustees and M&A professionals requiring compliance-ready reports

Our work is regularly reviewed — and trusted — by regulatory agencies including the IRS, DOL, and SEC. 

Whether you need a valuation for tax purposes, litigation, strategic planning, or something unique, Newport Valuations is ready to help you move forward with confidence. Based in Newport Beach. Trusted nationwide.