Independent Fair Market Valuations for Alternative Assets

Fair Market Valuators is an independent third-party valuation firm specializing in Fair Market Value (FMV) reporting for alternative assets held within self-directed IRAs and qualified retirement accounts. Our services are designed to support custodian compliance obligations by delivering valuations that are unbiased, well-documented, and aligned with IRS FMV standards.

Each valuation is prepared using a consistent methodology, verifiable market data, and supporting documentation appropriate for custodial review, internal audit processes, and regulatory reporting. We provide FMV reports for alternative assets, including:

  • Real Estate

  • Precious Metals

  • IRA-owned LLCs

  • Promissory Notes & Private Loans

  • Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets

All FMV reports include a clear statement of purpose, valuation date, asset details, methodology summary, assumptions and limitations, and a signed third-party preparer certification. Fair Market Valuators does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice, preserving the independence required for custodial compliance.

We maintain strict confidentiality, secure handling of client data, and consistent turnaround times to support year-round and peak-season reporting demands. Custodians rely on Fair Market Valuators for dependable, transparent, and defensible FMV reporting across the alternative asset spectrum.

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Trusted by self-directed investors, IRA custodians, advisors, and trust companies.

How Our Valuation Process Works

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Intake & Engage

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Document Review

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Third-Party Valuation

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Report Delivery