About Us
Independent. Trusted. Global. Built on 17 years of connecting capital with opportunity across the world's most dynamic markets.
Our Story
Founded on Vision. Built on Cross-Border Excellence.
Apex Global Holdings was founded in 2008 in Chicago, Illinois by Yetkiner Baliktay — a seasoned financial strategist who recognized a critical gap in the market: the need for a truly independent advisory firm dedicated to unlocking cross-border investment opportunities for sophisticated clients.
From our Chicago headquarters, we have built a global network that connects institutions, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals with compelling investment opportunities across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and beyond. Our independence means our advice is never shaped by proprietary products or institutional conflicts — only by what is right for you.
Over 17 years, Apex has become synonymous with precision, discretion, and results. We take pride in being the trusted partner our clients turn to when navigating the complexity of cross-border capital flows and international markets.
Work With UsWhat Drives Us
Our Core Values
Independence
We have no proprietary products to sell. Our advice is always aligned with your interests — and yours alone.
Global Reach
We connect capital, opportunities, and markets across borders — bridging investors with the world's most compelling cross-border transactions.
Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and client service in every mandate we undertake.
Partnership
We build long-term relationships grounded in trust, discretion, and a genuine commitment to our clients' success across generations.
Our Journey
17 Years of Excellence
2008
Apex Global Holdings founded in Chicago, Illinois by Yetkiner Baliktay, with a clear vision: to create a truly independent platform for cross-border investment advisory.
2010
Completed our first major cross-border transaction, establishing Apex as a trusted intermediary for international capital flows between North America and emerging markets.
2013
Expanded our advisory capabilities to include structured cross-border deal origination, attracting a growing roster of institutional and family office clients.
2016
Broadened our global network with strategic partnerships across Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, enabling seamless multi-jurisdictional mandates.
2020
Navigated clients through unprecedented global market volatility, reinforcing our reputation for steady, independent counsel in the most challenging conditions.
2025
Celebrating 17 years of cross-border investment excellence — continuing to connect capital with opportunity across the world's most dynamic markets.