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Sondhelm Partners Nominated for Two Categories in Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024 – Please Cast Your Vote!

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Sondhelm Partners Nominated for Two Categories in Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024 – Please Cast Your Vote!

Sondhelm Partners has secured nominations in two categories for the upcoming Private Equity Wire US Awards 2024 (#PEWAwards). We’re in the running for Best PR and Communications Firm and Best Placement Agent categories. These nominations recognize our expertise in brand building and capital raising.

The Private Equity Wire US Awards celebrate excellence in the US private equity industry, recognizing top performers among fund managers and service providers. Nominations are determined through a comprehensive survey of Private Equity Wire’s readership – that means your voice matters!

We face strong competition in both categories. In the Best PR and Communications Firm category, our competitors include BackBay Communications, H/Advisors Abernathy, Peregrine Communications, and Prosek Partners. In the Best Placement Agent category, we’re up against Clearglass Capital Partners, Monument Group, and Rede Partners.

We want to thank our team, clients, investors, and journalists for their support in helping us achieve these nominations.

Voting for the awards will open on Monday, July 22nd, and close on Friday, August 16th, 2024. Your vote can make a difference – please show your support by voting for Sondhelm Partners on the Private Equity Awards website.

We appreciate your support in the upcoming vote. We extend our best wishes to all nominees.

Boutique asset managers: Are you ready to accelerate your capital raise and brand growth? Book your free 60-minute strategy session now to unlock your firm’s potential. Limited slots are available, so secure yours today!

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Sondhelm Partners Shortlisted for Three Hedgeweek US Awards 2024 – Cast Your Vote Now!

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Exciting News! Sondhelm Partners has been nominated for three categories in the Hedgeweek US Awards 2024 (#HWAwards). We are in the running for:

  • Outsourced Solution of the Year
  • PR and Communications Firm of the Year
  • Third-Party Marketing Firm of the Year

The Hedgeweek US Awards recognize excellence among fund managers and service providers in the US across a wide range of categories. The nominees are selected based on a comprehensive survey of Hedgeweek users.

Sondhelm Partners is competing in three categories, facing tough competition in each:

  • Outsourced Solution of the Year Competitors: Atlas Technica, Murano, Northern Trust Hedge Fund Services, Omega Systems, and Vigilant Compliance, LLC.
  • PR and Communications Firm of the Year Competitors: Craft & Capital, Lyceus Group, Ovis Creative, Peak Strategies, and Prosek Partners.
  • Third-Party Marketing Firm of the Year Competitors: Boldwater Partners and Clearglass Capital Partners.

These nominations add to Sondhelm Partners’ track record with Hedgeweek awards, including:

Hedgeweek US Awards

  • Best PR & Communications Firm: 2023 (Shortlisted)
  • Best Third-Party Marketing Firm: 2023 (Winner), 2022 (Winner)

Hedgeweek US Emerging Manager Awards

  • Best Third-Party Marketing Firm: 2024 (Winner), 2023 (Winner)

Hedgeweek European Awards

  • Best PR and Communications Firm: 2024 (Shortlisted)
  • Best PR and Communications Firm: 2024 (Shortlisted)

We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our Hedgeweek friends, dedicated team, loyal clients, supportive investors, and the journalists who have helped tell our stories.

Voting for the awards will open on Monday, July 22nd, and close on Friday, August 16th, 2024. Please show your support by voting for Sondhelm Partners on the Hedgeweek Awards website.

The winners will be celebrated at an exclusive ceremony and networking event at The Penn Club in New York on Thursday, October 10th, 2024.

Join us in wishing Sondhelm Partners the best of luck as we aim to bring home the awards this year! Good luck to all the nominees.

Remember to cast your vote!

Boutique asset managers: Ready to accelerate your capital raise and brand? Book a free strategy session now to unlock your firm’s potential. Limited slots are available.

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Mastering Manager Database Profiles and Content Marketing to Catch the Eye of Investors

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Want to capture more investor attention and get more meetings? Industry experts Trisha O’Donnell and Dan Sondhelm shared valuable insights in GAMMA’s recent webinar, “Mastering Manager Database Profiles and Content Marketing.”

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BNY Chops ‘Mellon’ in Rebrand

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BNY has rebranded, dropping the “Mellon” from its name and adopting a new logo, as the company looks to evolve its operating model. Dan Sondhelm opined for this article.

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Upgrading PR Strategies for Outcome-Driven Impact

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Struggling to get your story heard in today’s crowded financial marketplace? Discover the 13 most damaging yet overlooked PR pitfalls hurting boutique firms. Dan Sondhelm shares his insights with Bill Hortz.

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Sondhelm Partners Wins Best Third-Party Marketing Award 2022-2024 from Hedgeweek

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Alexandria, VA — June 7, 2024 — Sondhelm Partners, a firm dedicated to helping boutique asset managers build brands and raise capital, proudly announces its latest victory as the winner of the Third-Party Marketing Firm of the Year category at the Hedgeweek US Emerging Manager Awards 2024. The firm secured an impressive 31.9% of the votes.

Sondhelm Partners was shortlisted for the award alongside three other distinguished firms: Stonehaven, Cap Intro Solutions, and Clear Glass Capital.

The annual Hedgeweek US Emerging Manager Awards, in partnership with Bloomberg, commend outstanding performance and service among fund managers and service providers in the United States. Bloomberg pre-selected the fund managers in the performance categories, while Hedgeweek users voted to determine the service providers. The awards saw 23,000 votes cast, including 45% from managers, 18% from allocators, and 37% from service Providers.

This win adds to Sondhelm Partners’ list of Hedgeweek accolades, including:

  • Hedgeweek European Awards 2024: Best Third-Party Marketing Firm (Shortlisted)
  • Hedgeweek US Awards 2023: Best PR and Communications Firm (Shortlisted)
  • Hedgeweek US Awards 2023: Best Third-Party Marketing Firm (Winner)
  • Hedgeweek US Emerging Manager Awards 2022, 2023, and 2024: Best Third-Party Marketing Firm (Winner)

“Navigating brand building and capital raising is challenging for many hedge fund managers,” said Dan Sondhelm, CEO of Sondhelm Partners. “Hedgeweek’s recent survey echoes this sentiment, revealing that 82% of emerging managers and 62% of all hedge fund managers find this their most difficult task. We’re pleased to offer strategic guidance, easing our clients’ paths toward growth.”

“We are thrilled to be recognized again by the hedge fund community for helping emerging managers navigate the complexities of raising AUM.” Sondhelm continued. “This accolade is a joint effort of sorts. It’s a testament to our team, clients who have invested their trust in us, and the broader community of investors and journalists who engage with us for access to unique investment opportunities.”

“The Hedgeweek Emerging Manager US Awards is a rigorous evaluation of service providers for hedge funds, underscoring the significance of each win,” according to a Hedgeweek spokesperson. ‘Sondhelm Partners’ achievements in the Third-Party Marketing category exemplify the competence and competitiveness we seek to recognize, making them most deserving of these honors.”

The Hedgeweek US Emerging Managers Awards Reception was held last night, on June 6, 2024, at Convene 101 Park Avenue in New York City.

About Sondhelm Partners

At Sondhelm Partners, we specialize in accelerating growth for select boutique asset managers globally. We amplify your story and expand assets under management. While our expertise assists firms of all sizes, we excel at identifying promising “hidden gems” among boutiques. We shine a light on boutiques to overcome those challenges and drive growth.

We work with boutique asset managers, offering various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, institutional strategies, hedge funds, private equity, private credit, and real estate. We serve wealth managers, investment banks, research firms, fintech companies, and industry service providers. This breadth of experience allows us to design strategies tailored to each client’s situation, challenges, and goals.

About Hedgeweek

Hedgeweek is a global news source for the hedge fund industry. It provides information, events, and analysis to educate, inform, and encourage collaboration between service providers, allocators, and managers.

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For more information, please contact Dan Sondhelm, CEO of Sondhelm Partners, at 703-597-3863 or dan@sondhelmpartners.com, or visit www.sondhelmpartners.com

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Replay Now Available for Mastering Manager Database Profiles and Content Marketing to Catch the Eye of Investors

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It is difficult to get on investors’ radars in a crowded marketplace, and staying top of mind through lengthy review processes is even harder.

We hosted a panel discussion on:

  1. Optimizing database profiles to increase discoverability
  2. Ensure your fund and personnel look the part of serious asset managers seeking investment
  3. Crafting compelling content marketing that keeps interest high

Our experts have guided billions in allocations. Hear their insights on database and marketing combinations that influence investors evaluating new fund partners. Watch the replay to learn targeted steps for improving your firm’s database visibility and content strategy in a coordinated way. Master these in unison to capture more enduring assets.

Watch the replay now.

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Is Your Website Stifling the Growth of Your Wealth Management Firm?

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In the following sections, we’ll explore how each component of your website contributes to this ongoing process. Our recent insights article was picked up in Advisorpedia.

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How Financial Advisors Can Capitalize on the “Money in Motion” Era

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Advisors must adopt a proactive and multifaceted approach to seize the opportunities presented by the money-in-motion era and attract and retain clients. Our recent insights article was picked up in Advisorpedia.

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Shops Find New Ways to Forge Advisor-Wholesaler Bonds

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To attract and keep advisors, emerging strategies are enhancing advisor-wholesaler bonds through personalized communication and community integration. Dan Sondhelm offers key insights in this Ignites article.

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