About Us
Our Passion Is Building Great Things With Great People
Leveraging our international, multi-generational network of like-minded professionals provides us with unrivaled expertise across a variety of sectors and challenges businesses face in the modern day.
Meet Our Founder
M. Alex Burns, CFP®
Managing Partner
With nearly a decade of experience in the wealth management industry, Alex leverages his technical analysis and financial planning background when reviewing acquisition opportunities. Prior to being part of the financial services world, Alex was a software sales account manager for a Fortune 500 tech company.
Alex's passion for helping people drove him to start Herondale where he wishes to help the next generation of professionals grow, while encouraging them to maintain a steadfast focus on what's most important to them in their respective lives. With this vision in mind, we are able to provide a valuable service to business owners seeking growth capital or help in building out a robust succession plan.
Prior to founding Herondale, Alex was an Advisor and Director of Advisory with a boutique financial advisory firm. Alex studied Communications at Michigan State University, maintains a Series 65 investment advisory license and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER designee.
Our Network
Our Partners
Our partners bring decades of experience across disciplines and industries, providing Herondale with an unrivaled depth of expertise.
Investment Banking
Corporate & Transactional Law
Management Consulting
Financial Planning & Analysis
Data Science & Operations
Strategic Advisory
Partner With Us
We welcome conversations with business owners, founders, and capital partners who share our vision for building enduring value.