Independent broker network AFS serves independent Chicago-area brokers and acts as a liaison to global futures exchanges, highlighting opportunities to upsell technology, clearing services, and support to independent trading professionals and small brokerages.

Growth through partnerships Recent client win CASE Construction Equipment and AFS’s role as a lead North American strategist and PR suggests potential for cross-sell with corporate accounts and equipment/industrial clients seeking futures market reach and hedging solutions.

Tech-enabled operations Utilization of HubSpot Analytics, iCIMS, AWS, WordPress, Shopify, Microsoft 365, KnowBe4, and Piwik PRO Core indicates readiness for marketing automation, CRM-driven sales plays, and secure, scalable infrastructure to support rapid onboarding of new brokers and clients.

Mid-market scale Revenue concentration in the multi-million range with a relatively small employee base positions AFS for targeted value-based offerings such as cost-efficient clearing, faster onboarding, and concierge support tailored to boutique brokerages and mid-sized customers.

Strategic relationship broker As a Guaranteed Introducing Broker operated by ADM Investor Services, AFS sits at a nexus of exchanges, brokers, and clearing relationships, presenting a sales path for add-on services, enhanced risk management tools, and premium execution services.