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. Read more »
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. 
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. 
Part 3 of a 3-part series focuses on reputation and branding to help boutique asset managers increase their visibility and authority so their story gets heard.. This article was summarized from our recent webinar, in collaboration with UMB Fund Services, “Pandemic, Strategic Plans and Growth” which shares actionable insights from industry leaders going all-in on growth in 2022. 
Part 2 of a 3-part series focuses on opportunities and trends with distribution and sales teams to help boutique asset managers thrive. This article was summarized from our recent webinar, in collaboration with UMB Fund Services, “Pandemic, Strategic Plans and Growth” which shares actionable insights from industry leaders going all-in on growth in 2022. 
When used strategically, LinkedIn can help asset managers build relationships, strengthen your brand and reputation, and increase your visibility and credibility. It can also help you attract leads. But if you are just scrolling down your news feed, you are missing out.
Here are 12 action items your firm can take right now, or aspire to over time, to take advantage of this most impactful social platform.
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