Klaris, Thomson & Schroeder, Inc. (KTS), is a national, full-service valuation, appraisal and financial consulting firm that is built on the 100 plus years of experience of its three founders (John A. Thomson, Raynor J. Klaris, and Gary L. Schroeder). Our firm is proud of its reputation for integrity and its ability to deliver a high quality service for a very economical fee. Our superior commitment to quality can only be achieved through total dedication to the highest appraisal standards and procedures. At KTS we are committed to these standards and procedures and we believe that our reputation for quality is maintained through the practice of proper due diligence regarding each and every valuation engagement accepted by our firm. Our firm specializes in business valuations, intangible asset valuations, litigation support, and expert testimony and fractional interest discount analysis in real estate, business, limited liability companies and partnerships. Additionally, we value real estate and machinery and equipment. KTS regularly values closely-held companies for SBA financing purposes, divorce purposes, estate and gift planning purposes, ESOP purposes, M&A purposes, and other purposes.