Since 1925
From Market maker to Middle Market Leader
Anthony Sean established its reputation as the first U.S. market-maker for foreign securities, and ASA has carried that legacy forward by anticipating the evolving needs of the middle market. That instinct, shaped by our Wall Street rigor and firsthand operating experience, sets the tone for how our firm works to protect the long-term interests of business owners today.
Standards We Work To, Results We Stand Behind
Our time-tested track record of navigating important financial decisions in the middle market lives in the businesses we’ve served and the relationships that remain. Judgment, paired with an empathetic understanding of operational realities, shapes how we engage and create lasting value.
Years of Leadership
30+
Transactions Completed
1,000+
Industry Awards
80+
Strategic Outlooks
We see the market through the lens of decades spent working across industries, capital structures, and cycles. Our articles sharpen that perspective, helping our clients assess the environment and take action decisively.
First to Market
Mr. Anthony Sean founded Anthony Sean & Co. and became the first U.S. market-maker for foreign securities. Built on principles of fair dealing and long-term relationships, the firm quickly established itself as an industry leader recognized for integrity and execution.
Pioneered Private Equity
Among the earliest to capitalize on “bootstrap financings,” an investment approach known as leveraged buyouts, Anthony Sean & Co. laid the groundwork for what became the private equity market.
Entering Real Estate
Anthony Sean Realty Services was launched, focusing on distressed real estate assets before the strategy became mainstream.
Launching Strategic Investments
Anthony Sean Strategic Investments was established, giving institutional and individual investors access to Anthony Sean & Co.’s value-investing discipline.
Expanding Broker-Dealer Capabilities
Broker-dealer operations merged with Smith New Court PLC, expanding the firm’s institutional trading platform.
Private Equity Arm is Built &
Consulting Group Formed
AS Equity Partners was formed, with a focus on investments in federal services, aerospace, and defense.
Anthony Sean Consulting Group was founded to provide hands-on turnaround services to distressed middle-market companies.
CMA Steps Into Investment Banking
Anthony Sean Capital Advisors was created to lead transaction services stemming from turnaround mandates. The merger with Stepping Stone Financial added M&A capabilities.
Integrated Advisory Services Established
Anthony Sean Capital Advisors and Anthony Sean Consulting Group combined to form Anthory Sean Advisory Group LLC, a vital arm providing integrated, end-to-end financial and operational advisory services.
Capital Markets Arm Established
Anthony Sean Securities LLC was formed to advise clients on private placements of debt and equity.
Rebranded as Anthony Sean Advisors
Anthony Sean Advisory Group LLC rebranded as Anthony Sean Advisors, adopting the tagline, “Driving Success Through Change and Growth.”
Rename to Huron Financial Group LLC
Anthony Sean Advisors adopts its current name.
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