--- title: "Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga, TN" url: "https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/chattanooga/" description: "LBMC offers business advisory services in Chattanooga, including valuation, cybersecurity, healthcare consulting, and more. Get expert guidance today." site: "LBMC" type: "Page" published: "2025-11-13" updated: "2026-07-23" --- [Home](https://www.lbmc.com/) » [Services & Solutions](https://www.lbmc.com/services/) » [Advisory & Business Consulting](https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/) » Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga, TN # Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga, TN ### Business Consulting That Moves Companies Forward Running a successful business means making important decisions every day. Expanding into new markets, improving profitability, preparing for a transaction, developing leadership, or solving operational challenges all require the right strategy and the right advisors. LBMC works with business owners, executives, investors, and healthcare organizations across [Chattanooga](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/) and Southeast Tennessee to solve those challenges. Our advisory team combines local market knowledge with the specialized expertise of the LBMC Family of Companies, giving clients access to experienced professionals in accounting, business consulting, human resources, recruiting, valuation, transaction advisory, wealth management, and physician practice management through one coordinated relationship. ### Let’s Talk About Your Business Strategy LBMC’s advisory and business consulting professionals can support your growth planning, manage compliance, or evaluate new opportunities to help you move forward with confidence. Start a Conversation ## Advisory & Business Consulting Services for Chattanooga Businesses Chattanooga has built a reputation as one of the Southeast’s most dynamic business communities. Manufacturing continues to drive the local economy, while logistics, healthcare, construction, technology, and privately held businesses invest and expand throughout the region. Growth creates opportunity, but it also brings new financial, operational, and leadership challenges. Successful companies aren’t built on guesswork. They need experienced advisors who can help leadership teams make confident decisions. From ownership transitions and acquisitions to financial performance and organizational strategy, LBMC helps leadership teams move their businesses forward with practical advice grounded in real-world experience. ![Chattanooga, TN](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/iStock-1007834950-chattanooga-tn.jpg) Business needs rarely fit neatly into one category. As your organization grows, new challenges often require expertise beyond accounting or consulting. Through the [LBMC Family of Companies](https://www.lbmc.com/about-us/#family), you have access to specialists in client accounting, business valuation, human resources, recruiting, physician practice management, procurement consulting, transaction advisory, wealth management, and leadership development, working together to deliver coordinated solutions as your business grows and your needs evolve. From day-to-day operations to long-term strategic planning, LBMC offers a broad range of advisory services designed to help Chattanooga organizations solve today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s opportunities. ### Explore Our Chattanooga Advisory & Business Consulting Services #### [Business Valuation Services](https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/business-valuation/) Business valuations provide valuable insights for ownership transitions, acquisitions, succession planning, shareholder matters, and strategic planning. LBMC delivers independent valuations backed by deep industry experience. #### [Client Advisory and Accounting Services (CAAS)](https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/client-advisory-accounting-services/) Our CAAS team helps Chattanooga businesses strengthen their finance function through outsourced accounting, CFO advisory, financial reporting, and controllership services that improve financial visibility and support better business decisions. #### [Healthcare Consulting](https://www.lbmc.com/services/healthcare-consulting/) Healthcare organizations throughout the Chattanooga region rely on LBMC for operational, financial, and physician practice consulting. Our healthcare specialists help providers strengthen financial performance, enhance patient care, and improve operational efficiency. #### [Human Resources](https://www.lbmcep.com/) People are every organization’s greatest asset. Our HR consultants help Chattanooga employers improve hiring, compensation, compliance, leadership development, and workforce strategy. #### [Investment Advisors](https://www.lbmcinvestmentadvisors.com/) Business owners, executives, and families turn to LBMC Investment Advisors for personalized investment management, retirement planning, and long-term wealth strategies that support both personal and business goals. #### [Litigation Support & Forensic Services](https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/litigation-forensic-accounting/) Complex legal matters require experienced financial and technology experts. LBMC supports attorneys and organizations with forensic accounting, digital forensics, eDiscovery, business interruption claims, economic damage analyses, and expert witness testimony. #### [Physician Practice Management](https://www.lbmc.com/physician-business-solutions/) Healthcare providers face constant pressure to improve operations while delivering exceptional patient care. LBMC helps physician practices strengthen financial performance, optimize operations, and position their organizations for long-term success. #### [Procurement](https://www.lbmc.com/services/procurement-services/) Rising costs and supply chain challenges continue to impact businesses across the Chattanooga region. Our procurement consultants help organizations improve purchasing strategies, reduce costs, and strengthen supplier relationships. #### [Recruiting & Staffing Solutions](https://www.lbmc.com/staffing-solutions/) Finding experienced talent remains a challenge for many Chattanooga employers. LBMC Staffing Solutions connects organizations with accounting, finance, healthcare, IT, and executive professionals. #### [Transaction Advisory Services](https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/transaction-advisory/) Transactions move quickly, but good decisions require reliable financial insight. LBMC provides due diligence, quality of earnings analyses, and transaction advisory services for buyers, sellers, and investors. #### [W Squared](https://lbmcwsquared.com/) W Squared helps businesses strengthen their finance function through outsourced accounting and Sage Intacct solutions. From implementation to ongoing accounting support, the team helps organizations improve reporting, automate processes, and gain greater visibility into financial performance. ### Looking for Additional Business Support? Business challenges rarely fit into a single service area. That’s why LBMC brings together specialists across audit and assurance, tax, advisory, cybersecurity, technology, and outsourced accounting to deliver coordinated solutions that help organizations strengthen performance, manage risk, and plan for what’s next. Explore our **[Chattanooga Audit & Assurance Services](https://www.lbmc.com/services/audit-assurance/chattanooga/), [Business Tax Services](https://www.lbmc.com/services/tax/chattanooga/)**, or **[Cybersecurity and Technology Services](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/cybersecurity-technology/).** Talk to an Advisor. ## Why Chattanooga Businesses Choose LBMC Choosing an advisor isn’t just about credentials. It’s about finding a team that understands your business, asks the right questions, and brings practical experience to every decision. Chattanooga organizations choose LBMC because we combine local relationships with the resources of one of the nation’s leading accounting and business consulting firms. ### Local Relationships. Broader Expertise. Our Chattanooga team understands the industries that drive the local economy. When a challenge requires specialized expertise, you also gain access to professionals across the LBMC Family of Companies in areas including valuation, transaction advisory, healthcare consulting, recruiting, wealth management, and more. ### Industry Experience We work with manufacturers, construction companies, healthcare organizations, privately held businesses, and other organizations across Southeast Tennessee. Our experience helps clients make informed decisions through every stage of growth. ### Integrated Advisory Services Business challenges rarely fit into one discipline. Whether you’re planning a transaction, improving operations, strengthening your finance function, or investing in technology, LBMC brings together specialists across the firm to deliver coordinated solutions that support your long-term goals. ### Practical Business Guidance Our professionals have worked alongside business owners, executives, boards, and healthcare organizations through acquisitions, succession planning, periods of rapid growth, and economic uncertainty. We provide practical advice that helps organizations make informed decisions with confidence. ### Built for Long-Term Relationships Your business will continue to evolve. As new opportunities and challenges emerge, LBMC brings together the right specialists to support your next step, allowing you to continue working with one trusted advisory team instead of managing multiple firms. ### Explore Your Next Step With LBMC Chattanooga Whether you have questions about a specific service or want to learn more about how LBMC’s Chattanooga advisors can support your business, our team can connect you with the right experts. Talk to an Advisor. ## Industries We Support in Chattanooga Chattanooga’s economy is built on a diverse mix of manufacturing, healthcare, construction, transportation, and growing middle-market businesses. LBMC provides industry-specific guidance that helps organizations across Southeast Tennessee improve financial performance, manage risk, and support long-term growth. ### [Manufacturing & Distribution](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/manufacturing-distribution/) Manufacturers and distributors across the Chattanooga region rely on LBMC for accounting, tax, audit, and advisory services that support growth, operational efficiency, and success. ### [Healthcare](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/healthcare/) From physician practices to healthcare systems, LBMC helps organizations improve financial performance, strengthen operations, navigate regulatory challenges, and prepare for what’s next. ### [Construction & Real Estate](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/real-estate-construction/) Construction companies, contractors, developers, and real estate organizations turn to LBMC for practical guidance on financial management, tax planning, risk management, and business growth. ### Transportation & Logistics As a major transportation and logistics hub, Chattanooga is home to organizations that depend on efficient operations and sound financial management. LBMC helps transportation and logistics companies navigate tax, accounting, advisory, and technology challenges while supporting sustainable growth. ### [Private Equity](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/private-equity/) LBMC supports private equity firms and portfolio companies with transaction advisory, due diligence, valuation, tax, and accounting services throughout the investment lifecycle. LBMC also serves organizations across professional services, technology, nonprofit organizations, financial services, energy, family-owned businesses, and many other industries throughout Southeast Tennessee. **[View All Industries We Serve](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/)** ### How Can We Support Your Goals? Our team delivers tailored solutions in accounting, audit, tax, and consulting — helping businesses and individuals in Chattanooga overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve measurable results. Contact us. ## Meet Chattanooga's Advisory Team Great advice starts with great people. Our Chattanooga advisory team brings experience across business consulting, valuation, transaction advisory, healthcare, human resources, and accounting. Meet the professionals who help organizations solve challenges, seize opportunities, and plan for what’s next. ## LBMC Advisory [![Andy Lowe leads LBMC’s Knoxville office and Valuation & Litigation team, specializing in business valuation, M&A, and expert witness services.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/AndrewLowe-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/andrew-lowe/) ## [Andrew Lowe](https://www.lbmc.com/team/andrew-lowe/) #### Knoxville Market Leader, Shareholder, Valuation and Litigation Support Services [andy.lowe@lbmc.com](mailto:andy.lowe@lbmc.com) [![Brian Marynowitz, CPA, is a Nashville-based Shareholder at LBMC, advising clients on buy-side and sell-side due diligence across industries.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/brian-marynowitz-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/brian-marynowitz/) ## [Brian Marynowitz](https://www.lbmc.com/team/brian-marynowitz/) #### Shareholder, Transaction Advisory Services [brian.marynowitz@lbmc.com](mailto:brian.marynowitz@lbmc.com) [![Cheryl Panther, CPA, PFS, co-leads LBMC’s financial services for family law and estate attorneys, offering expert divorce and settlement guidance.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/panther-cheryl-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/cheryl-panther/) ## [Cheryl Panther](https://www.lbmc.com/team/cheryl-panther/) #### Shareholder, Valuation and Litigation Support Services [cheryl.panther@lbmc.com](mailto:cheryl.panther@lbmc.com) [![Christopher M. Lovin](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Chris-Lovin-150x150.png)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/chris-lovin/) ## [Christopher M. Lovin](https://www.lbmc.com/team/chris-lovin/) #### Shareholder, Practice Leader Valuation and Litigation Support Services [chris.lovin@lbmc.com](mailto:chris.lovin@lbmc.com) [![Darren Forish, CPA, CVA, is a Tax Shareholder at LBMC in Louisville, supporting small businesses with tax, CFO, and QuickBooks services.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/darren-forish-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/darren-forish/) ## [Darren Forish](https://www.lbmc.com/team/darren-forish/) #### Shareholder, Tax [darren.forish@lbmc.com](mailto:darren.forish@lbmc.com) [![Jordan Enix is a Managing Director in Valuation & Litigation Support Services division of LBMC, PC, in Knoxville.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Enix-Jordan_web-420x340-1-150x150.png)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/jordan-enix/) ## [Jordan Enix](https://www.lbmc.com/team/jordan-enix/) #### Managing Director, Valuation & Litigation Support Services [jordan.enix@lbmc.com](mailto:jordan.enix@lbmc.com) [![Joshua P. (Josh) Brummett, CPA/ABV, CFF, is a Shareholder in the Healthcare Valuation division of LBMC, PC in Nashville.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/brummett-josh-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/josh-brummett/) ## [Josh Brummett](https://www.lbmc.com/team/josh-brummett/) #### Shareholder, Healthcare Valuation [josh.brummett@lbmc.com](mailto:josh.brummett@lbmc.com) [![Katie Tarr leads LBMC’s Healthcare Valuation team in Nashville, specializing in physician compensation valuations and expert consulting for healthcare clients.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Katie_tarr-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/katie-tarr/) ## [Katie Tarr](https://www.lbmc.com/team/katie-tarr/) #### Shareholder, Healthcare Valuation Services [katie.tarr@lbmc.com](mailto:katie.tarr@lbmc.com) [![Lisa Nix, CPA, leads LBMC’s Transaction Advisory Services with 25+ years of M&A and healthcare industry experience.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/nix-lisa-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/lisa-nix/) ## [Lisa Nix](https://www.lbmc.com/team/lisa-nix/) #### Shareholder, Practice Leader Transaction Advisory Services [lisa.nix@lbmc.com](mailto:lisa.nix@lbmc.com) [![Matt Wallace leads LBMC’s Healthcare Consulting team in Nashville, optimizing EMR systems and revenue cycle operations for hospitals and medical groups.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/wallace-matt-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/matt-wallace/) ## [Matt Wallace](https://www.lbmc.com/team/matt-wallace/) #### Practice Leader, Healthcare Advisory Services [matt.wallace@lbmc.com](mailto:matt.wallace@lbmc.com) [![Scott Womack leads valuation at LBMC Nashville, specializing in auto dealerships, divorce & estate litigation, ESOPs, and business valuation.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/womack-scott-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/scott-womack/) ## [Scott Womack](https://www.lbmc.com/team/scott-womack/) #### Shareholder, Valuation and Litigation Support Services [scott.womack@lbmc.com](mailto:scott.womack@lbmc.com) [![Rory Satkoski, CPA, CVA, is a Louisville Shareholder at LBMC providing outsourced CFO services, tax planning, and business valuation expertise.](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Satkoski_Rory-2025-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/rory-satkoski/) ## [Rory Satkoski](https://www.lbmc.com/team/rory-satkoski/) #### Shareholder, CAAS [rory.satkoski@lbmc.com](mailto:rory.satkoski@lbmc.com) [![Mike Hart](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/hart-mike-healthcare-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/mike-hart/) ## [Mike Hart](https://www.lbmc.com/team/mike-hart/) #### Senior Manager, Healthcare Advisory Services [mike.hart@lbmc.com](mailto:mike.hart@lbmc.com) [![Jacqueline Jacquemain](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/636334893066444095-Weiss-Jacqueline-150x150.webp)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/jacqueline-jacquemain/) ## [Jacqueline Jacquemain](https://www.lbmc.com/team/jacqueline-jacquemain/) #### Senior Manager, Wealth Advisory Services and Family Office Practice [jacqueline.jacquemain@lbmc.com](mailto:jacqueline.jacquemain@lbmc.com) [![Justin Conant](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/JustinConant800-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/justin-conant/) ## [Justin Conant](https://www.lbmc.com/team/justin-conant/) #### Director, Data & AI | Healthcare Consulting [justin.conant@lbmc.com](mailto:justin.conant@lbmc.com) [![Charlie Apigian](https://www.lbmc.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/CApigianWebsite-150x150.jpg)](https://www.lbmc.com/team/charlie-apigian/) ## [Charlie Apigian, Ph.D.](https://www.lbmc.com/team/charlie-apigian/) #### Shareholder, AI [Charlie.Apigian@lbmc.com](mailto:Charlie.Apigian@lbmc.com) ## FAQs about Business Advisory and Consulting Services in Chattanooga **How can advisory services support a growing business?** As businesses grow, financial, operational, and leadership challenges become more complex. Advisory services help business owners and executives evaluate opportunities, improve performance, manage risk, and build strategies that support long-term success. Whether you’re expanding operations, improving profitability, preparing for an ownership transition, or investing in new technology, LBMC brings together specialists who can help you move forward with confidence. Our advisory professionals frequently collaborate with [**Chattanooga Business Tax Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/services/tax/chattanooga/) and [**Chattanooga Cybersecurity & Technology Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/cybersecurity-technology/) to provide coordinated guidance as business needs evolve. **What types of businesses benefit most from advisory services?** Advisory services are valuable for organizations at every stage of growth, but they’re especially beneficial during periods of change. Manufacturers expanding production, healthcare organizations responding to regulatory demands, construction companies managing growth, and family-owned businesses planning for the future all face challenges that benefit from experienced, objective guidance. [**LBMC Chattanooga**](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/) helps organizations evaluate opportunities, solve operational issues, and make informed decisions that support long-term business success. **Can LBMC help with acquisitions, succession planning, and business valuations?** Yes. Major business decisions require more than financial analysis alone. Whether you’re buying or selling a company, preparing for an ownership transition, or determining the value of your business, LBMC provides strategic guidance throughout the process. Our advisory professionals work closely with [**Business Valuation Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/services/advisory/business-valuation/), [**Business Tax Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/services/tax/federal-business-tax/), and [**Audit & Assurance Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/services/audit-assurance/) to help organizations understand financial implications, manage risk, and position themselves for successful outcomes. **Does LBMC work with manufacturers, healthcare organizations, and construction companies?** Absolutely. Chattanooga’s economy is built on manufacturing, healthcare, construction, transportation, and privately held businesses, and our professionals understand the unique opportunities and challenges facing each of these industries. Learn more about our experience through our [**Manufacturing & Distribution Industry Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/manufacturing-distribution/), [**Healthcare Industry Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/healthcare/), and [**Real Estate & Construction Industry Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/industries/real-estate-construction/) pages. **Can LBMC provide more than advisory services?** Yes. Many organizations initially engage LBMC for a specific advisory need and later expand the relationship as new opportunities and challenges arise. Because our professionals collaborate across service lines, clients receive coordinated guidance from one trusted team instead of managing multiple outside firms. Depending on your business goals, we may partner with our [**Chattanooga Audit & Assurance Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/services/audit-assurance/chattanooga/) team to strengthen financial reporting and compliance, our [**Chattanooga Business Tax Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/services/tax/chattanooga/) professionals to develop proactive tax strategies, or our [**Chattanooga Cybersecurity & Technology Services**](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/cybersecurity-technology/) team to improve technology, manage cyber risk, and enhance operational efficiency. If you’re not sure where to start, our [**Chattanooga office**](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/) can connect you with the specialists who best fit your needs. **How do I get started with LBMC's Chattanooga advisory team?** Every engagement begins with understanding your business, your goals, and the challenges you’re trying to solve. We’ll discuss your priorities, identify opportunities, and recommend practical solutions that fit your organization’s needs. As those needs evolve, your [**Chattanooga office**](https://www.lbmc.com/locations/chattanooga/) team can introduce you to additional specialists across LBMC, giving you access to coordinated expertise that supports your business over the long term. ## Connect With Our Chattanooga Team Explore how LBMC’s local advisors help Chattanooga businesses make confident decisions and plan for long-term growth.