Profile
In addition to his role with APS, Mr. Searles has several years experience in the investment field including an active 25-year career with senior and ownership positions at Wall Street firms including Goldman Sachs, Smith Barney and Bear Stearns.
He founded and led the corporate finance research efforts at several Wall Street firms including 10 years at Bear Stearns.
He has been a director of various other companies, and has served as a director of HealthTronics, Inc. since 1989.
His activities as a director have included evaluating, structuring and negotiating sale, acquisition and financing transactions.
Mr. Searles is a graduate of Villanova University.
Former positions of William A. Searles
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
APS Investment Services, Inc.
 APS Investment Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance APS Investment Services, Inc. offered investment services. The company was headquartered in Austin, TX. | Chairman | 2008-11-30 |
HealthTronics, Inc.
 HealthTronics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology HealthTronics, Inc. provides healthcare and technology support services. The firm focuses on urologist partnership opportunities, surgical and capital equipment maintenance and anatomical pathology services. Its products portfolio include urology devices, including lithotripters and surgical treatment lasers. The company was founded by Argil J. Wheelock in 1972 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Director/Board Member | 2007-05-02 |
| Prime Medical Services, Inc. | Director/Board Member | 2004-11-10 |
Probex Corp.
 Probex Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Probex Corp. is a technology-based renewable resource company that engages in the commercialization of its patented ProTerra(R) process. It invests the majority of its resources on research, development and commercialization of its patented ProTerra technology which has the ability to reprocess used lubricating oils, including used automotive engine oils, transmission fluids, gear lubes, diesel engine oils and hydraulic fluids that are no longer suitable for use or will no longer perform at their intended level, into at least three products that it intends to market to commercial and industrial customers | Director/Board Member | - |
Bear Stearns Asset Management, Inc.
 Bear Stearns Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc (Bear Stearns) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Cos LLC founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in the US. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of William A. Searles
| Villanova University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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APS Financial Corp.
 APS Financial Corp. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Headquartered in Austin, APS Financial Corp., a subsidiary of APS Investment Services, Inc., is a full service securities, research and investment banking firm. APS offers a range of services including trading of debt and equity securities, high-yield and distressed research, private debt and trade claims sourcing and clearing, investment banking and asset management. APS focuses on fixed-income securities, specializing in high yield, including distressed debt, as well as investment grade debt securities. Their research includes a wide range of industries including healthcare, media/telecommunications, metals & mining, energy, automotive suppliers, consumer products and retail. APS is a member of the NASD. They were founded in 1981. | Finance |
American Physicians Service Group, Inc.
 American Physicians Service Group, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance American Physicians Service Group, Inc. provides medical services. It offers medical professional liability insurance coverage, which is designed to protect the policyholders from losses and legal costs associated with medical professional liability claims. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX. | Finance |
| Prime Medical Services, Inc. | Health Services |
HealthTronics, Inc.
HealthTronics, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology HealthTronics, Inc. provides healthcare and technology support services. The firm focuses on urologist partnership opportunities, surgical and capital equipment maintenance and anatomical pathology services. Its products portfolio include urology devices, including lithotripters and surgical treatment lasers. The company was founded by Argil J. Wheelock in 1972 and is headquartered in Austin, TX. | Health Technology |
Northview Asset Management LLC
 Northview Asset Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NorthView Asset Management LLC (NorthView) is an investment advisory firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm was founded by Samuel Ray Granett in 1998 and is a subsidiary of Noyes Group LLC, ultimately owned by Azimut Holding SpA (BIT: AZM) in Italy. NorthView provides investment services to insurance companies and high net worth individuals. | Finance |
Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP
 Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Goldman Sachs Asset Management LP (GSAMLP) is a SEC-registered investment advisor headquartered in New York City. The firm is a wholly owned subsidiary of GSAM Holdings LLC, and their ultimate parent is Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (NYSE: GS). Founded in 1988, GSAMLP provides investment solutions to a range of individual and institutional investors worldwide. | Finance |
| Smith Barney Asset Management | Finance |
Bear Stearns Asset Management, Inc.
Bear Stearns Asset Management, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Bear Stearns Asset Management Inc (Bear Stearns) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm, a subsidiary of The Bear Stearns Cos LLC founded in 1985. The firm is headquartered in the US. | Finance |
APS Investment Services, Inc.
APS Investment Services, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance APS Investment Services, Inc. offered investment services. The company was headquartered in Austin, TX. | Finance |
Probex Corp.
Probex Corp. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Probex Corp. is a technology-based renewable resource company that engages in the commercialization of its patented ProTerra(R) process. It invests the majority of its resources on research, development and commercialization of its patented ProTerra technology which has the ability to reprocess used lubricating oils, including used automotive engine oils, transmission fluids, gear lubes, diesel engine oils and hydraulic fluids that are no longer suitable for use or will no longer perform at their intended level, into at least three products that it intends to market to commercial and industrial customers | Process Industries |
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