Vine Advisors

Accounting | Valuation | Strategy

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Chris Stratton

In Memoriam, Founding Partner

Chris Stratton.
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Vine Advisors pays tribute to the memory of one of our founding partners, Chris Stratton. With an extensive background spanning over three decades in finance and consulting, Chris brought a distinctive perspective shaped by his roles as an entrepreneur, accountant, consultant, senior corporate manager, and board member.

Professional Profile

Chris Stratton’s leadership and hands-on approach played a pivotal role shaping and guiding Vine Advisors. His founding vision set the groundwork for the firm’s commitment to assisting businesses and institutions in achieving growth and success. Demonstrating a model that seamlessly blended creative freedom with a dedication to offering comprehensive accounting, financial services and advisory across diverse industries, Chris leaves an indelible mark on our organization.

The absence of Chris will be deeply felt as we reflect on the invaluable vision and passion he shared, recognized and admired by leadership, staff, stakeholders, and clients alike. Vine Advisors will forever cherish the legacy he leaves behind, continuing to honor his commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Significant Experience

Publicly Traded Oil Products Refiner
Board of Directors (Chairman of Audit and Risk Management Committees)
Chief Financial Officer

  • Developed the company’s initial SEC reporting systems and framework
  • Designed hedging strategy for refined products

Global Investment Bank
Business Unit CFO

  • Led the global commodities PNL reporting (power, natural gas, oil, and agriculture)
  • Developed global risk management and trading platform
  • Responsible for risk management activities related to futures and option contracts

Private Equity Backed Grain Merchandising
Chief Financial Officer and Risk Officer

  • Responsible for risk management, technology, and finance related activities
  • Executed 5+ acquisitions and integrated acquired companies

Privately Equity Backed Energy Services
Chief Financial Officer

  • Raised $75M senior secured credit facility
  • $100M private equity-led recapitalization
  • Managed financial, risk management, technology, tax and supply chain

Global Professional Services Organization
Senior Manager
Financial risk management consulting

  • Technical accounting, including mark-to-market
  • Valued commodity derivatives
  • PNL and MTM specialist
Areas of Practice
  • Complex Accounting Matters
  • Commodity Trading and Risk
  • Management
  • Derivative Valuation
  • Commodity PNL Reporting
  • Mark-to-Market Accounting