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Monica
Kaden
MBA, ASA, ABV, CHFP
Managing Director
973.994.9494, ext. 165
Monica Kaden is the Managing Director of the Forensic + Valuations Practice at SobelCo. She began her career as a commercial lender for a large British Bank before transitioning to a role in the corporate finance group of a "Big Four" CPA firm. Her journey in the valuation profession evolved for more than 23 years as she continued her focus on business valuation services and litigation support.
During Monica's dynamic career, she has earned several prestigious credentials, including being recognized as an accredited senior appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA), certified in business valuation by the AICPA, and a certified healthcare financial professional with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Her contributions range from assisting with business and assets sales negotiations to performing valuations and economic damage calculations and testifying as a business valuation expert. Because of her experiences, the combination of knowledge, training, and leadership skills, Monica has been recognized as an essential leader in the firm, adding significant value to our clients.
Monica has developed a strong reputation encompassing key areas, including divorce and shareholder disputes, valuing intangible assets, calculating lost profits, performing purchase price allocations, valuing businesses for sale or purchase, and more. The credentials she has earned in the healthcare sector specifically are unparalleled.
Monica is regarded for her proficiencies in valuing various healthcare-related practices, such as medical practices, pharmacies, dental practices, urgent care centers, imaging centers, and ambulatory surgery centers. As a result, her counsel is sought by those considering a sale or an acquisition and those who require fair market value assessments to be compliant with healthcare regulations.
Along with her professional accomplishments in the healthcare sector, Monica is a much sought-after speaker. She has addressed the health law symposium in New Jersey and was a guest speaker at the NJ CPA Society regarding healthcare valuation.
Often called on to assist the media or to author articles. Monica is recognized for contributing to publications, such as The Value Examiner Magazine and NACVA Quick Read, as well as to nationally branded magazines like Forbes, Real Estate Journal, and Physician Money Digest - to name just a few.
Professional Associations and Certifications
- Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA) with the American Society of Appraisers
- Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP) with Healthcare Financial Management Association
- Trustee of the Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
- Northern New Jersey Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers
- Member of the Medical Group Management Association
- Member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association
- Morris County Chamber of Commerce
- Past Treasurer, American Society of Appraisers, Northern New Jersey Chapter
Community Involvement and Philanthropy
- Current President, Hadassah Morris County Chapter
- Past Treasurer, American Society of Appraisers, Northern New Jersey Chapter
- Past Executive Board Member, Adath Shalom Synagogue
- University of Michigan Alumni Association
- Brandeis University Alumni Association
Education
- MBA degree – Corporate Finance and Accounting, University of Michigan – Ann Arbor (graduated Beta Gamma Sigma with distinction)
- Post-MBA Graduate Certificate Program, Fairleigh Dickinson University
- Bachelor of Arts degree, Brandeis University
973.994.9494, ext. 165