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Leadership Team
Terry CK Au
Managing Partner, Investment Banking & Fund Management
Terry CK Au is a Managing Partner of Auset Capital Group, where he leads the firm’s investment banking and capital markets strategy. With over 20 years of experience across trading, financial advisory, and institutional fundraising, he brings a proven ability to structure deals, manage investor relationships, and drive long-term value creation. Before founding Auset, Terry served as Director of Business Development at a U.S. hedge fund and currently serves on the Board of Elassar Capital, a U.S. broker-dealer undergoing the FINRA/SEC registration process. His leadership roles across multiple ventures reflect a consistent track record in evaluating opportunities, guiding capital strategy, and scaling highgrowth businesses.
At Auset, Terry oversees deal origination, structuring, and investor relations across the firm’s
portfolio of private offerings. His approach blends institutional discipline with entrepreneurial
execution, positioning Auset to deliver strong risk-adjusted returns while maintaining
transparent, long-term partnerships with its investors.
Seth Southard
Managing Partner, Investment Banking & Fund Management
Seth Southard is a Managing Partner of Auset Capital Group, where he integrates business
development, strategic partnerships, and capital strategy to strengthen the firm’s investment
banking and fund management initiatives.
He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Energy Business and Finance from Penn State University
and a Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity Management and Policy, equipping him with a strong
analytical and technical foundation that supports Auset’s emphasis on structured capital
solutions, risk management, and fund security oversight.
He holds academic degrees in Energy Business and Finance and in Cybersecurity Management and Policy. Prior to Auset, Seth served as Director of Communications for a Joint Airborne Element and as Officer in Charge of Navy Personnel. At Auset, he leads strategic alliances, institutional relationships, and initiatives aligned with long-term equity acquisition.
