Stout
- Chicago, Illinois
- 35 Years Experience
- International
- Large
- Expert Witness
- ASA · Verify
About
Stout is a global advisory firm based in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in corporate finance, valuation, accounting, and transaction advisory services. The firm holds ASA designation and has operated since 1991. Stout serves public corporations and privately held companies across numerous industries.
Services & Specializations
Stout provides valuation advisory for businesses, complex securities, intellectual property, and real estate. Services include transaction advisory, accounting and reporting, ESOP advisory, investment banking, and disputes and claims investigation with expert testimony support.
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Full Bio
Stout is a global advisory firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, specializing in corporate finance, valuation, accounting, transaction advisory, strategy, and financial disputes. Founded in 1991, the firm operates under the philosophy of Relentless Excellence, serving public corporations and privately held companies across numerous industries. Stout’s service offerings include valuation advisory across a broad spectrum of industries, transaction advisory with financial modeling and due diligence, ESOP advisory, investment banking, and disputes, claims, and investigations with expert testimony capabilities. The firm is SOC2 Type 1 compliant and maintains deep industry knowledge to support complex client engagements.
Notable Engagements
Stout serves public corporations and privately held companies, portfolio companies of private equity firms, divisions of large corporations, and ESOP-owned companies across numerous industries.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by James Nutter, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyASAIssued by American Society of Appraisers

