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J.S. Held Strengthens Forensic Accounting Expertise for Marital and Commercial Disputes with Acquisition of Forensic Accountants & Consultants
Read MoreLuke Strumbell joined J.S. Held's Strategic Advisory Group in August of 2026 as part of J.S. Held's acquisition of Steeplechase Advisors. Luke specializes in financial modeling, mergers and acquisitions, and strategic advisory services. At Steeplechase, he focuses on building financial models for middle-market companies—developing detailed 13-week cash flow and three-statement monthly projections—and crafting Confidential Information Memorandums to support transactions such as debt refinancing, restructuring, and recapitalization.
Prior to joining J.S. Held, Luke founded LPS Consulting, where he delivered financial modeling expertise and customized Power BI dashboards that helped management teams make accurate and timely data-driven decisions. At Pathfinder Companies & Pathfinder Consulting, he led analyses for leveraged buyouts, M&A, and discounted cash flows, serving as a sell-side advisor on engagements and as Interim CFO for a portfolio company. He began his career as an audit senior associate at Deloitte & Touche, analyzing complex revenue contracts and evaluating internal controls for a Fortune 10 healthcare client.
Luke holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance from the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business.
