Third-party marketers and placement agents can play a critical role in helping asset managers raise capital. This article details what these firms do, why their established investor relationships are critical, and how to select the right partner. Read more »
Smaller hedge and private equity funds often are run by money managers, not marketers. They want to grow but they struggle for investor dollar because of short track-records, not enough assets and limited reputations. Traditional third-party sales firms won’t represent them, yet. For now, use these marketing strategies to get noticed. 
Less than 25% of investment managers admit they’ve fully instituted processes for complying with SEC’s Modern Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1) that is scheduled to go into effect in less than four months. Do you understand the new requirements? Is your firm on track toward meeting these requirements? Our client Chris Ruppenstein of Synthesis shared his insight for sales, marketing, and compliance departments better conform to the new rules. 
In the second of the two part series, I discuss additional tools that can automate the production of marketing materials, deliver greater efficiency, transparency and accountability to your sales processes and boost the effectiveness of your inbound marketing initiatives. 
Your sales team shouldn’t spend time researching RIA and broker-dealer web sites and conducting fruitless email marketing and cold call campaigns to advisors who are unlikely to use your strategies and mutual funds. There are a wide variety of technologies that can improve the quality and efficiency of your sales and marketing efforts. In the first of this two-part series, I’ll summarize services that can help you identify growth opportunities in different channels and discover insights around fund flows and specific customers. 
As the number of boutique asset managers have proliferated over the years, it’s getting harder for even the best-performing shops to gain traction among advisors and institutions. While your firm’s direct marketing efforts are critical for generating inflows, an effective way to build the kind “buzz” around your firm that generates additional leads is through 
In asset management, you’ve probably heard that becoming a thought leader may help raise your personal and professional stature. What about being an “influencer” and is there a difference between the two? 
Foreign boutique and name-brand asset managers want to offer their expertise and products to U.S. investors. The AUM potential is strong. The biggest challenges? Figuring out the best way to establish their U.S. presence and build awareness and traction among investors and financial advisors. If your firm is thinking about setting up shop in the U.S., here are six key issues you need to consider before you make your move. 
Curious how investment marketers are using and prioritizing their marketing technology stacks? Download our latest research that uncovers how and why technology is essential for stronger client and prospect engagement, yet is challenging for many firms to implement. 
A merger opportunity often looks great on paper. Each side has its unique strengths which, when combined, could produce a competitive asset management powerhouse. But balance sheets, track records, compensation comparisons and valuations only tell part of the story. A transaction that looks awesome to those in the C-suite could be disastrous if it results in the loss of your most important assets - your key personnel. Here are a few “red flags” you may need to think about.
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