William E. Curtis

William E. Curtis
Founder
A Legacy of Financial Innovation and Advisory Excellence
William E. Curtis has provided innovative financial and business advisory and consulting services since 1991. During that time, he has closed more than $8 billion of financing for public and private companies worldwide ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.
Mr. Curtis started his career with Allstate Financial Services in 1985, where he specialized in developing new financial markets for the company by introducing specialty finance products to businesses and governments throughout the United States. After leaving Allstate, Mr. Curtis led the multi-billion-dollar acquisition and restructuring of the public debt and equities of Imperial Credit Industries Inc. He then served as the leading banker for its subsidiary, Coast Business Credit, focusing on the financing needs of middle-market companies.
Early Career and Allstate Financial Services
William E. Curtis began his career at Allstate Financial Services in 1985, where he was instrumental in pioneering new financial markets. His focus on introducing specialty finance products to businesses and governments across the United States laid the foundation for his future success in the financial industry.
Mr. Curtis currently consults with Sunstone Technologies USA and China as well as The Fi Company USA. Mr. Curtis also provides advisory and consulting to attorneys and mentors businesses through out the world on a number of occasions and situations.
Major Acquisitions and Leadership at Imperial Credit Industries Inc.
After his tenure at Allstate, Curtis played a pivotal role in the acquisition and restructuring of Imperial Credit Industries Inc.’s public debt and equities. As a leading banker for its subsidiary, Coast Business Credit, he specialized in addressing the financing needs of middle-market companies, showcasing his expertise in complex financial structures and transactions.
Founding Redstone Investment Group, LLC
In 1991, Curtis founded Redstone Investment Group, LLC, a firm dedicated to providing financial and business advisory services. Redstone Investment Group offers a wide range of services, including:
• Leadership Advisory and Business Structuring: Guiding companies through strategic organization and restructuring.
• Banking and Financial Strategy: Developing tailored banking solutions and financial strategies.
• Operations and Turnaround Services: Assisting in business operations and turnaround strategies.
• Various Financing Solutions: Arranging secured and unsecured lines of credit, revolving credit facilities, senior loans, mezzanine debt, equity financing, and more.
Extensive Experience in Financial Advisory Services
Curtis’s extensive experience spans public and private debt and equity, asset-based loans, real estate, business and project financing, and alternative structured syndication. He is known for his ability to structure, negotiate, and place various financial instruments, including PIPES (Private Investment, Public Equity), mergers, and reverse mergers.
Collaboration with SMI Group and Leadership Roles
Curtis collaborates closely with SMI Group, leveraging their expertise in business strategy and management. He also serves as Chairman and CEO of several companies, including
- Global Axxis, LLC,
- @Home Modular Housing,
- Bear Grill, LLC, and
- Global Axxis Technologies.
His leadership roles extend to consulting with Sunstone Technologies USA and China and The Fi Company USA, as well as advising attorneys and mentoring businesses globally.
Mr. Curtis is a US citizen and holds licenses for trade credit and bonding Insurance in six states.
Mr. Curtis is a former member of the following associations;
- Commercial Finance Association
- Turnaround Management Association,
- Association for Corporate Growth
- All Cities Association Los Angeles
- National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees
- Association of Insolvency Accountants (associate member),
- Dingman Center for Entrepreneurship
- College of Business and Management
- National Association of Entrepreneurs
- Association of CPAs (associate member)
- National Investment Bankers Association
- SMI Group LLC Consultants & Investment Bankers