Auston Stanhope,
Debt Capital Markets

Auston Stanhope is an Associate on the Debt Capital Markets team at Drexel Hamilton, where he joined in January 2025. In this role, he supports coverage across a diverse set of issuer clients, contributing to financial analysis, relationship management, and junior team member training. He is particularly passionate about mentoring veterans as they navigate the transition from military service to civilian careers.

Prior to joining Drexel Hamilton, Auston served 6 years in the U.S. Navy as a firefighter and air traffic controller. His service includes being stationed aboard the USS Bonhomme Richard during the largest non-combat fire in U.S. Naval history, as well as managing facility operations and a team of air traffic controllers at Naval Air Station Whiting Field.

Auston earned his MBA from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business in 2025 and holds FINRA Series 7, 63, and 79 licenses.