The Mentor Group, Inc.
Financial ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Mentor Group, Inc. operates in financial services as a national valuation and appraisal firm. It provides valuations and related services for businesses, real estate, intellectual property, and estates, alongside financial consulting and arbitration support. The firm relies on senior professionals with extensive experience to deliver technically rigorous analyses and supportable conclusions, including expert testimony when needed. Through its FINRA-registered affiliate, Mentor Securities LLC, it offers due diligence and other support for selling companies; the company is based in Westlake Village, California, and was founded in 1987 by Davis Blaine. Its client base includes businesses of all sizes and industries, as well as real estate, intellectual property, and estates seeking independent valuation and advisory services. A notable recent development is the December 2025 appointment of John Manolos as Senior Manager for cost segregation.