Qualifications
Michael A. Salvadore Jr., President of Salvadore Auctions & Appraisals, Inc., is a Graduate of the University of Rhode Island College of Business. Prior to becoming an Auctioneer, Michael had a long career in the metal stamping, ornamental stamped parts and metalworking industry. Currently focusing on appraisal and liquidation of commercial and industrial assets, Salvadore brings a unique perspective of global reach and personal touch to the clients of Salvadore Auctions & Kingfish Capital Advisors, LLC.
Internationally recognized as the leading expert in appraisal and liquidation of well drilling equipment, Salvadore also possesses appraisal and liquidation expertise in Medical Imaging Equipment, Machine Shop Equipment, Stamping and Forging Equipment, Foundry & Casting Equipment, Construction and Heavy Equipment.
Salvadore Auctions markets and executes auctions from New England to Florida to California. Constantly expanding our use of technology to bring the world to your door step, we provide online bidding for the convenience of our bidders and the for the benefit of our clients. With a national footprint to bring a global audience of qualified bidders to your equipment, we strive to expand and refine our contact database daily. Our personal attention to detail to your sale insures that your equipment gets the exposure and opportunity for the highest bid.
Auction Licenses: RI, MA, NH, FL, CA, CT, NY auctions conducted in numerous states with no license requirement.
Kingfish Capital Advisors, LLC is a professional appraisal firm that values over $70,000,000 in assets annually. Kingfish provides valuations for banks, trustees, businesses and insurance companies across the USA. Kingfish provides appraisals for Mergers, Bankruptcy Trustees, Banks, Lenders, Internal Revenue Service, Accountants, Lawyers and Businesses for Fair Market Values, Insurance matters, Liquidation scenarios, Fair Market Value Installed and other valuation scenarios.
Michael is a member of the National Auctioneers Association, the American Society of Appraisers, the National Association of Professional Appraisers, the National Ground Water Association, the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmith of America, Inc.., the Turnaround Management Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute . Currently Salvadore serves on the Information and Publications Committee of the National Ground Water Association and is a Contributing Editor to the Water Well Journal and World Wide Drilling Resource Magazine. Salvadore serves as the Treasurer and Chairman of the Education Committee of the Boston Chapter of the American Society of Appraisers. He recently served as Treasurer of the Manufacturing Jewelers and Silversmiths of America, Inc.
Mr. Salvadore has long been in the Jewelry and Metalworking Industry, Salvadore was a Director, Incorporator and Secretary of the Attleboro Providence Jewelry Network Inc., a member owned network dedicated to the global competitive improvement of its’ member companies, he was Treasurer and member of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturing Jewelers and Suppliers of America (MJSA), the largest global trade organization for the jewelry manufacturing industry, and is Incorporator and Past President of the Metal Findings Manufacturers Association Inc., a national trade association of metal stamping entities. He was also Treasurer and Director of the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association (MSAA) and Co-Founder and President of the Rhode Island State Auctioneers Association. His broad business knowledge led him to become a Commissioner and Treasurer of the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation, the nation’s 23rd largest waste management company.
An Accredited Master Appraiser of the National Auctioneers Association, a Director of the Massachusetts State Auctioneers Association, Senior Member of the National Association of Professional Appraisers, American Bankruptcy Institute, and affiliated with the American Society of Appraisers, and a Graduate of the Missouri Auction School, Salvadore brings original thinking along with creative and unique approaches to auction sales management and asset valuation. Licensed in multiple states, bolstered by extensive contact lists and creative marketing strategies, along with well executed electronic marketing, Salvadore Auctions, Inc is expertly positioned to maximize your asset values. Kingfish Capital Advisors, LLC commitment to continuing education and professional accreditation’s assure you of reliable and accurate asset value conclusions.
