Young America Capital (YAC) is a FINRA/SEC-registered broker-dealer founded in 2010 by CPA and entrepreneur Peter Formanek. The firm originated from Family Office Advisor—Peter’s first venture launched in 2000—offering accounting, venture capital, private equity, and real estate advisory services to family offices and alternative investment funds.
Peter’s goal was to bring Wall Street-caliber investment banking services to early-stage and middle-market companies. Since then, YAC has grown into a national platform of over 60 professionals, each with deep industry expertise. Our representatives are more than just bankers—they are seasoned specialists with decades of hands-on experience in their respective verticals, enabling us to provide nuanced guidance and real-world insight.
YAC serves a wide range of sectors including Healthcare & Life Sciences, Technology, Consumer & Retail, Industrial & Manufacturing, Maritime & Infrastructure, Financial Services, Energy & Renewables, and more. This broad coverage allows us to deliver bespoke capital raising and M&A advisory tailored to the unique challenges and opportunities in each market.
In 2013, Peter expanded the firm’s offerings by launching a Third-Party Marketing and Placement Agent Group, supporting alternative investment managers with strategic fundraising solutions across the U.S. and Europe.
Today, Young America Capital continues its momentum—adding new verticals, scaling our reach, and remaining deeply committed to serving clients with integrity, access, and experience.
