AFG takes a unique approach within its investment banking practice. The firm understands the desire of individual companies to remain independent and supports this strategic objective. AFG also realizes that consolidation is an ongoing trend within the financial institution arena. Consistent with firm-wide philosophy, AFG applies a relationship driven process to its investment banking practice. The firm adds value by using a holistic approach in each relationship; encompassing balance sheet management and strategic planning for traditional banks, mutual savings banks and insurance companies.
Within their collective experience, AFG’s managing directors have enjoyed long standing advisory relationships with numerous institutions. Providing value driven strategies and execution to clients that have exceeded their business plan. AFG advises its client on both organic growth and growth through acquisition. Organic growth strategies include: balance sheet management, capital planning and mutual to stock conversion in the case of mutual savings banks. Acquisition strategies include: whole bank and government assisted acquisitions; branch acquisitions and acquisition of non-interest business lines. Our clients have experienced substantial growth in profitability, franchise value and balance sheet scale throughout the life of our involvement.
AFG’s managing directors have advised clients through strategic planning that has resulted in an upstream affiliation. Within an upstream affiliation, we seek to deliver maximum sustainable value to all the institution’s stakeholders.
Long term experience representing both buyers and sellers allows for the access and understanding of markets comparable to larger “Wall Street” firms.
For more information of AFG’s investment banking services, please contact Michael Rasmussen, Managing Director at (610) 351-1633 or by email at
mrasmussen@ambassadorpartners.com.