APS was established in November 1989 with only seven employees. Within the first 5 years, the Company grew dramatically rising to the 4th spot among the Philippine Stock Exchange broker rankings. It was also during these growth years that APS evolved into a full-service discount brokerage firm, offering clients superior service and extensive support products to facilitate informed investment decisions. Likewise, sales desks in key cities of Bacolod and Iloilo were set up to increase market presence outside of Metro Manila. In addition, APS has played key roles in after-market services for certain key stock market issues.