Richard Wait is Managing Director of The McLean Group’s Reno, NV office. He has more than 20 years’ experience in M&A, accounting, business appraisal and business advisory services. He has significant M&A transaction expertise in financial services IT, healthcare IT, professional services and renewable energy.

Mr. Wait was founder of a Reno-based management consulting and outsource CFO firm. The firm subsequently added business succession advisory services, including family business transition and strategic re-positioning services, corporate growth and value optimization strategies. A practicing CVA and CPA, Mr. Wait specializes in middle market M&A, business appraisal and strategic financial management.

A University of Arizona graduate, Mr. Wait regularly speaks on topics of business valuation and business re-positioning for growth and exit strategy.  

Professional Credentials

• CPA (Nevada)
• Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) through NACVA
• Accredited Estate Planner (AEP)

Professional Memberships

• National Association of Estate Planning Councils (NAEPC)
• National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA)
• The Nevada Society of CPAs
• American Institute of CPAs (AICPA)