David Hern Brings Business Valuation Expertise to Divorce
When families face divorce, understanding the financial landscape can make all the difference. David H. Hern, CPA/ABV, ASA, CEPA, CM&AP, brings decades of experience in accounting, business valuation, and mergers and acquisitions to help divorcing couples and their attorneys navigate complex financial decisions with confidence. As the Chief Executive Officer of Sofer Advisors, David provides holistic guidance that goes beyond numbers to focus on real-world impact for families.
David began his professional career in public accounting in 2008, and his work as a CPA provided a strong foundation in accounting and tax practices. Over time, he pursued advanced certifications, including Accredited in Business Valuation, Accredited Senior Appraiser, Accredited Estate Planner®, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, and Certified Mergers and Acquisitions Professional, to broaden his expertise and provide comprehensive financial guidance. His goal has always been to deliver holistic advice, not just numbers on a page, integrating accounting, tax, and M&A insights to help clients navigate complex financial decisions.
“Divorce isn’t just about numbers—it’s about lives, families, and futures. My goal is to help clients evaluate offers thoroughly so they can move forward with confidence.”
-David Hern, Sofer Advisors, LLC
David’s work with divorcing clients is grounded in practical, real-world impact. He often works
with complex financial scenarios, from small family-owned businesses to multi-location companies and even intellectual property valuations (software, patents, etc). He emphasizes the importance of collaboration with other professionals, including bookkeepers and financial advisors, to ensure accurate, actionable valuations.
He describes his approach as holistic and client-centered. He also emphasizes accessibility and flexibility in his services, offering a menu of options from budget-conscious solutions to comprehensive reports so clients and attorneys can choose the level of analysis that works best for their situation. Speed, clarity, and tailored advice are key.
“I was drawn to ADN because of its focus on real-world impact. Being part of this network allows me to bring my valuation expertise to couples and attorneys committed to fair, informed outcomes.”
David was drawn to the Amicable Divorce Network because it allows him to support divorcing couples in ways that can meaningfully shape their futures and help create more amicable outcomes. Through ADN, David continues to collaborate with other professionals, stay informed about best practices in collaborative and amicable divorce, and support clients beyond the immediate divorce process, including future estate planning or business transitions. He lives by the principle, “Our purpose fuels our profit, and our profit fuels our purpose.” Drawing on his family-owned business background, David combines technical expertise with an understanding of human impact. His work is guided by the belief that accurate financial analysis can transform lives, turning what could be a $30,000 loss into a $300,000 outcome that changes a family’s trajectory.
David Hern and Sofer Advisors provide financial guidance, business valuation, and M&A expertise to divorcing couples and attorneys across the United States. Their work ensures that families make informed, confident financial decisions during and after divorce.
Learn more about David and Sofer Advisors here.
We are delighted to welcome David Hern to the Amicable Divorce Network and look forward to the valuable insight and guidance he brings to families and professionals navigating divorce.