Frank Aiello

Minneapolis, MN ▪ (763) 226-9318 ▪ frank.aiello@usassetappraisals.com

Frank Aiello, CPPA, GPPA, CMEA, Expert Witness
Academic and Professional Credentials
● Certified Personal Property Appraiser (CPPA)
● Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
● Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser (CMEA)
● Licensed Auctioneer

Position and Experience
Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser, US Asset Appraisals
Licensed Auctioneer
Specializing in machinery and equipment appraisals for small, medium, and large sized
companies within the U.S. These appraisals serve a variety of purposes, which include due
diligence for acquisitions and divestitures, litigation support, purchase price allocations, gift
and transfer tax purposes, mergers & acquisitions, bankruptcies, divorces, estate tax planning,
financing and refinancing, retirement, and more.
Certified Machinery and Equipment Appraiser, Auctioneer, Auction Masters & Appraisals, Maple
Grove, MN.
● Expanded client base by over 300% in the first 3 years with the company.
● Completed thousands of appraisals in over 35 states.
● Appraised over a billion dollars in business assets in 12 years.
● Served as an expert witness in jury trials.
● Maintain files with information and materials necessary to defend appraisals.
● Stay abreast of changing laws and regulations regarding the appraisal industry and update. Processes
regularly.
Certified Machinery & Equipment Appraiser, US Asset Appraisals, Minneapolis, MN.
2020-Present
● Appraised over one billion in assets in our first year.
● Proven track record with banks, financial institutions, SBA, and business owners.
● Grown to eight appraisers covering all regions of the United States.
● Created curriculum to keep our appraisers up to date in USPAP and current trends in the
appraisal industry.
● Has served as an expert witness.
● Represent over 100 lending institutions.

frank.aiello@usassetappraisals.com • 763-226-9318 • Minneapolis, MN 55421