Meet the President

Clifford B. Benjamin, CVA

President,
Summit Business Valuation Associates, LLC
Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)
Member: National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts

Background

Clifford B. Benjamin, CVA is the founder of Summit Business Valuation Associates, LLC, established with a clear mission: to provide corporations, business owners, attorneys, and CPAs with unparalleled expertise in business valuation. With over 30 years of experience managing both small and midsize companies as well as international corporations, Clifford offers a unique blend of in-depth knowledge of valuation theory and practical financial management. His innovative financial solutions are tailored to meet the specific needs of both businesses and individuals, making him a trusted and dynamic dealmaker known for his forward-thinking approach. His ability to build strong relationships and elevate organizational performance has set him apart in his field.

Throughout his distinguished career, Clifford has led financial, sales, and marketing functions for major national and international corporations, including:

• Hearst Magazines, co-publisher of SmartMoney Magazine

• Forbes Inc., publisher of Forbes Magazine

• Goldhirsh Publishing, the creator of Inc. Magazine

Clifford has successfully executed thousands of corporate transactions, generating hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. His work has consistently helped individuals and organizations achieve their financial, marketing, and sales goals.

In the complex world of family law, Clifford has been a strategic partner, collaborating with clients and legal professionals across states including Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and numerous countries in South America. His creative and practical approach has made him a trusted advisor in this specialized area of law.

“Cliff Benjamin was viewed by both the client and agency world as a marketing partner and problem solver.”

/ Michael A Clinton /
The Hearst Corporation President, Marketing & Publishing Director

Education

Cliff Benjamin is graduate of Southern Connecticut State University (B.S. Economics, 1982). He is a CVA (Certified Valuation Analyst), has also successfully completed certification courses at: TN Department of Commerce and Insurance (Life & Health 2003); Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination (Series 63, 2003); General Securities Representative (Series 7, 2003); Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA 2003); General Securities Principal (Series 24, 2008); Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination (Series 65, 2008) Cliff has continued his educational through ongoing continuing professional educational programs offered by various professional groups.

Media, Business and Financial Press Publishing Experience

In 1998, Cliff joined Hearst Magazines as Group Advertising Director. While working on the business, he held responsibilities that included the following magazine brands: Cosmopolitan, Country Living, Esquire, Good Housekeeping Harper's Bazaar, House Beautiful, Marie Claire, O, The Oprah Magazine, Popular Mechanics, Redbook, SmartMoney, Town & Country, Hearst Interactive Media and Hearst Licensed Products. He was responsible for substantially increasing revenue across all magazine brands, introducing innovative marketing programs and for launch of O, The Oprah Magazine.

In 1994, The New York Times Company recruited Cliff to manage its joint publishing venture with IBM, which he later helped facilitate the sale of to Forbes Magazine Group. Upon the successful integration of the New York Times Custom Publishing Division to Forbes Magazine Group, Cliff was promoted to its brand management committee with oversight into the entire company's business activities.

In 1990 Cliff joined Chief Executive Magazine, as Advertising Sales Director while working in business department, he managed the publication's national sales organization. He also served the information and business development needs of CEOs and Presidents of America's and some of the worlds most powerful corporate executives.

“Very hands on and can do oriented, had a terrific reputation in the agency business and is quite well known. Clients loved him. I can tell you that this man can sell, motivate and make a terrific presentation, and his numbers proved it.”

/  Richard Stockton  /

VP, Forbes Inc., & The New York Times Company