
A FINRA-Registered broker-dealer for Independent M&A Advisors
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AAC provides a structured compliance framework designed to support regulatory obligations associated with securities transactions.
Activities conducted through AAC are subject to supervisory review under our written supervisory procedures.

AAC’s leadership has more than 30 years of experience in Private Equity, M&A advisory and capital markets transactions.
We understand the commercial realities of transaction execution and the importance of protecting client relationships and confidential information.
Operating an independent broker-dealer requires substantial capital commitment, dedicated compliance personnel, continuous regulatory oversight, and ongoing operating expenses. For independent intermediaries and boutique firms, these demands can be both complex and cost-prohibitive. AAC provides a more efficient and economic alternative through an established, fully supervised platform.
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Operate your advisory practice with minimal operational bureaucracy.
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Conduct securities transactions through a FINRA registered broker-dealer.

Handle client matters with confidentiality and discretion


M&A advisors and intermediaries often have questions about when FINRA broker-dealer registration is required. We have addressed many of these considerations in the FAQs section, including the potential consequences of acting as an intermediary without proper licensing and registration.