Allison-Williams Company
Investment BankingMinnesota, United States2-10 Employees
Allison-Williams Company is a small investment banking firm based in St. Paul, Minnesota, with a history dating to 1919. Originally established as an underwriter and secondary trading firm for municipal and corporate securities, the firm evolved to focus on trading and making markets in physical niche securities, leases, and loans. In 2022, ownership decided to forfeit FINRA registration, citing the costs of maintaining high levels of client service within a complex compliance environment and a requirement for scale beyond current bandwidth. The company maintains an information page and has not published research or client commentary. A recent development noted is ongoing efforts to reinvent the firm, while continuing to emphasize its regulatory reputation and client service approach.