citizenship

Being a responsible citizen has always been an implicit part of our culture.

Heritage

The original investors in American Securities were the heirs of Julius Rosenwald, who was the primary owner and President of Sears Roebuck in the early 1900s. Julius was an early proponent of “give while you live” and dedicated the majority of his fortune to charity. He firmly believed that the racial divide in the United States could not be mended unless those with privilege worked in partnership with marginalized communities.

Read WSJ Article on Julius Rosenwald

environmental, social & governance

We believe environmental, social, and governance matters are important to both risk mitigation and value creation.

We include financially-material ESG factors in our investment analysis to address potential risks, assess and enhance operational and management capabilities, and capitalize on sustainability tailwinds to drive value and opportunities for growth.

ESG Principles and Implementation

ESG CASE STUDIES

culture & citizenship

Our distinctive culture is key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity, and this commitment has long underpinned our Firm Values.

We seek to uphold an environment in which all colleagues have the opportunity to grow and to advance a collaborative, respectful culture that enables each of us to do our best work in supporting the Firm’s mission. As such, we endeavor to establish a Firm culture that attracts, recruits, supports, and retains colleagues of all identities and backgrounds. And we strive to build a culture of collaborative participation in which all voices are encouraged, heard, and respected, thereby fostering a sense of belonging for all colleagues.