We are committed to service; of our clients, our suppliers, our staff and the wider world.

Integrity and honesty are at the heart of our business. We expect our people to maintain high moral standards in everything they do, both in their work for the firm and in their personal lives.

We are committed to respecting the confidentiality of the information we receive in the course of our work.

Our business focus frees us from most of the conflicts of interest that bedevil large institutions. But if we ever do face a conflict of interest, we disclose it and put our clients' interests first.

Our assets are our people and our reputation. These assets require nurture and care. Our care for our people starts with careful recruitment and continues with training and professional development. As a small, growing firm we offer our people the opportunity to progress faster than is possible at larger institutions. Our care for our reputation is reflected in our commitment to the letter and spirit of the laws, regulations and moral principles that govern us.

Profitability is critical to developing our business for the benefit of all the constituencies we serve.

We take pride in the professional excellence of our work. We work hard to be the best, rather than the biggest.

We appreciate ingenuity and innovation in the service of our clients and our productivity.

We value teamwork in everything we do. We do not tolerate people putting their personal interests ahead of the interests of our clients or the firm.

Our people are dedicated to Shield M&A and its values. The unusual effort they give their jobs is an important part of Shield's success.