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Chris Croft
Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New York
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Brian Garfield
Managing Director & Head of U.S. Portfolio Valuations
New York
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Managing Director & Co-head of Transaction Opinions
New YorkPerspectives & Publications
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Webinar | Valuations & Opinions Group Q2 2024 Private Market Webinar
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