Strategic advisor, deal maker, and global expert in private company finance and family offices. Founder of RAS Capital and the Family Business Audiocast, Adam has advised and financed over 50 private equity-backed companies since the mid-1990s, participating in billions in transaction value.

As an entrepreneur and investor, Adam has led over a dozen private company investments with $600M+ in sales and $250M+ in equity capital. He founded Circle Peak Capital, a pioneering private equity firm, and has served on multiple boards, including global advisory boards for Salomon Brothers and private equity firms.

Adam’s expertise spans investment banking, alternative investing, governance, and capital raising. A Columbia MBA graduate, he’s a frequent speaker, podcast host, and philanthropist, leading initiatives like Caring Capitalism and Leukemia Fighters.

Proud father of three, Adam is a patron of the arts, amateur pianist, and collector, actively shaping family enterprise, governance, and legacy strategies.

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