Ernest G. Neve, III, CPA, CVA, CTC - President

Ernie founded The Neve Group in 1995 and considers himself the firm’s Chief Value Officer. Ernie has over 20 years of experience as a practicing Certified Public Accountant, Business Consultant, Outsourced CFO, Forensic Accountant, and Business Valuator. Prior establishing The Neve Group Ernie gained valuable experience working with a wide array of businesses at several regional accounting firms.

In addition to managing The Neve Group team of professionals, Ernie leads the firm in its pursuit of providing the highest levels of client service, expertise, and technologically advanced solutions. He is highly experienced in the valuation of privately held businesses for many purposes and has earned the Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation from the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA).

Ernie has extensive experience in providing business consulting services to contractors, retail, wholesale, food, healthcare and professional service firms, from solo practitioners to large entities. He is familiar will all aspects of small business management, including document workflow and storage, and accounting and internal reporting/compensation requirements.

Ernie holds a CTC (Certified Tax Coach) certification. He is a QuickBooks™ Certified Pro Advisor, in addition to being DacEasy, Peachtree, and Timeslips By Sage Certified and Amicus Attorney Certified.

A graduate of State University of New York at Buffalo, Ernie earned a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting and finance. He is active in the community including devoting time to the Board of Directors, Wissahickon Skating Club.

Ernie’s favorite leisure activities include playing hockey, coaching youth hockey, lacrosse, and fitness. Ernie also enjoys public speaking, listening to audio books, and cars.