Ted Frecka

Managing Director

Ted Frecka is a Managing Director and Co-Head of Houlihan Capital’s Valuation and Financial Advisory (“VFA”) practice. As a Co-Head of Valuation, Mr. Frecka is responsible for the effective execution of VFA’s strategic goals, and he works closely with senior management to optimize the day-to-day functions and allocation of resources for the practice. Additionally, as a Managing Director, Mr. Frecka supervises project work across various engagements and collaborates with junior colleagues to ensure the timeliness and quality of deliverables to VFA’s clients.  

Mr. Frecka has over 20 years of professional experience in the financial services industry and has extensive experience valuing common stock, preferred stock, financial derivatives, fixed income instruments, and structured finance products of private and public companies located in the U.S. and internationally in a wide range of industries.  He conducts valuations for a variety of purposes, including financial reporting, tax, strategic planning, and transaction opinions. 

Prior to joining Houlihan Capital, Mr. Frecka spent six years in the Intellectual Property practice of Charles River Associates, where he evaluated economic damages in complex commercial disputes. His responsibilities included developing robust valuation models and drafting expert opinion reports able to withstand intense scrutiny. 

Mr. Frecka holds a Master of Science in Finance from Boston College and a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.  Mr. Frecka is a  CFA® Charterholder and a Certified Valuation Analyst.