Financial advisory for higher education
Altus Advisory Partners is a financial advisor to colleges and universities. We serve institutions of higher learning across the full spectrum of institutional designation. We solve our clients’ most pressing and complex financial issues. We work closely with our higher education clients to develop sustainable solutions and capacity for institutions to innovate and thrive in a period of unprecedented change.
Every institution is unique. Every circumstance is different.
We take the time to understand our clients and then work with them to find the best solution to address their needs. Our firm assists clients with all aspects of financial advisory work: institutional partnerships including mergers; strategic relationships; financial and capital markets advisory including public-private partnerships. Clients rely on our expertise and discretion when it matters most.
What We Do
The higher education landscape today is transforming at a rapid pace. Boards and administrators are struggling to manage their institutions’ operating finances. They are finding that traditional solutions are no longer effective, and they seek guidance. They know that they need to do something different, but they do not know where to start. Altus Advisory Partners works with boards and administrators to develop sustainable options for their institutions’ long-term success.
Institutional Partnerships
Our partners have advised colleges and universities on a range of institutional partnerships, including mergers.
Strategic Relationships
Our partners have deep experience assisting higher education clients to develop strategic alliances with organizations in higher education and beyond.
Financial Advisory
Our partners have created an analytic process and framework to assess financial risks and identify options for our clients.
Our Team
Our partners have more than five decades of combined experience serving colleges and universities across the country.
Scott Lurding
Founder and Partner
Scott has 20+ years of experience serving as a trusted advisor to institutions of higher learning across the full spectrum of institutional designation.
Bill Bavin
Partner
Bill has 30+ years of experience advising education organizations on business, finance, and operations.
Develop sustainable solutions for the long-term success of your institution.
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