In December of 2022, AEA Group was acquired by J.S. Held, a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise across all assets and value at risk. This partnership expands AEA Group’s resources and suite of services. To learn more about J.S. Held, visit jsheld.com. ___ AEA Group is a consulting firm that provides financial, economic and strategic advice to parties involved in complex financial litigation, transactions, challenges and performance issues. Formed in 2001 by a former PwC partner, AEA Group combines professional financial advisors with executive-level business leaders in order to deliver consulting services to address client needs. While headquartered in the southeast, our professionals have significant experience providing financial consulting services to clients across Texas, Delaware, California, New York and other places. Moreover, our professionals have substantial real life experience operating companies, raising private and public capital, developing technology, installing and managing information systems, acquiring and selling businesses, and winding down operations, among others. AEA Group combines unique skill sets and experiences in order to deliver the highest quality consulting services. Our team of financial and technology professionals hold a variety of certifications and credentials including Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV), Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF), Master Analyst in Financial Forensics (MAFF), Certified Licensing Professional (CLP), and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). We have the experience and credentials to serve as expert witnesses, forensic accountants, consulting experts, trustees, valuation analysts and fraud examiners. Our analyses have resulted in written and oral testimony and reports delivered to and in front of judges, juries, and management, as applicable.