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 4,000 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. 2024 marks our 50th anniversary!

        Most ESOPs created

            • Since 1974, Menke has advised over 4,000 ESOP companies, the most by any single organization.

            • We design and install ESOPs for companies with as few as 10 employees and as many as 15,000 employees.

          Largest Number of Administrations

              • Menke administers nearly 800 ESOPs, more than any other firm.

            Complete Regional Presence

                • Menke has 19 Regional offices throughout the U.S.

                • Menke has designed and installed ESOPs in all 50 states.