Home About Us ESOP Services Offices What is an ESOP? ESOP Information Live ESOP Seminars Free Preliminary Analysis Contact Us About Us Menke & Associates, Inc. was founded in 1974 by John Menke who co-authored the landmark ESOP legislation which subsequently spawned the industry. Today, the firm is one of the leading firms in the United States in structuring Employee Stock Ownership Plan transactions. The five senior legal department members have an average 26 years of ESOP transaction experience – ranging from 10 to 49 years of experience. The five senior investment bankers have an average 26 years of ESOP structuring experience – ranging from 8 years to 37 years. The nine ESOP administrators have an average 13 years of ESOP administration experience – ranging from 4 years to 24 years. These officers and associates have participated in over 3,500 transactions. Single Source Provider for All ESOP Services We provide all the services needed to design and install an ESOP, including Structuring, Legal & Tax Compliance, Valuation, Documentation, Debt Capital Raising (if required), Employee Communication, and Administration. Oldest ESOP Advisor Menke, the premier ESOP advisor (and an employee-owned firm), was founded in 1974. 2020 marks our 46th anniversary! Most ESOPs created Since 1974, Menke has structured over 3,500 ESOPs, the most by any single organization. We design and install ESOPs for companies with as few as 10 employees and as many as 10,000 employees. Largest Number of Administrations Menke administers nearly 1,000 ESOPs, more than any other firm. Complete Regional Presence Menke has 10 Regional offices throughout the U.S. Menke has designed and installed ESOPs in all 50 states. Upcoming Web Seminar: How Business Owners, Management, and Employees Can Benefit from ESOPs in 2022! Thursday, December 16th, 2021 (1:00PM - 3:00PM EDT) In 2022, many companies will be looking for ways to minimize corporate taxes and maximize cash preservation, while also maintaining competitive employee benefits. Other companies will be looking for ways to create liquidity for shareholders who wish to retire or reduce their ownership stake. This 2-hour web seminar is free-of-charge and will show how ESOPs can be structured to accomplish these and other objectives that may be essential to the sustainability and success of your company in 2022! Among the topics that will be covered are the following: What is an ESOP and what benefits can an ESOP provide to companies and their owners? What are the basic ESOP structures? How are ESOPs typically structured to accomplish any one or more of seven different shareholder/company objectives? What benefits can ESOPs provide for shareholders of S corporations? What benefits can ESOPs provide for shareholders of C corporations? How are companies valued for ESOP purposes? How is ESOP financing structured? What is the impact of an ESOP on employee motivation and productivity? SIGN UP NOW Free Preliminary Analysis Interested in finding out how an ESOP plan could work for your company? For a free preliminary analysis, just fill out our ESOP Feasibility Questionnaire. Recent ESOP News Upcoming Webinar: How Business Owners, Management, and Employees Can Benefit from ESOPs in 2022! Andesa Services Embodies the Spirit of Employee Ownership Month Menke Client Russell Bond & Co. Acquired By Jencap Phil DeDominicis Discusses Employee Stock Ownership Plan Basics on How to Hardscape Podcast IRS Releases Retirement Plan Limits for 2022 Phil DeDominicis to Present Free CPE Webinar on ESOPs – Nov. 11th Millennial Workers Are Drawn to Employee Ownership Values Matthew Nels to Speak at Great Game of Business Conference on Sept. 9 Menke Client Global Tax Management Named to Inc. 5000 When ESOP Companies Make Strategic Acquisitions, Everybody Wins Homegrown Organic Farms Protects Their Culture and Rewards Their Workers with an ESOP Client Case Study: WestLand Resources ESOP Embodies History and Innovation Copyright © 2021 The Menke Group. All rights reserved A Certified Employee Owned (ESOP) Company | Privacy Policy | Site Map