American Elm Distribution Partners (American Elm), a managing broker dealer offering retail distribution and compliance services to alternative funds, has partnered with Phoenix American Financial Services (Phoenix American), a fund administrator offering outsourced back office, fund accounting and investor services, to offer a turnkey solution for alternative investment managers looking to enter the retail investor marketplace.
American Elm is a relationship-driven investment management firm doing business as a managing broker dealer to enhance outcomes for client funds. Leveraging strategic partnerships, seasoned distribution professionals and a unique approach, the company has developed a fundraising and investment model exclusive to the firm. The partnership with Phoenix American expands and integrates the traditional roles of broker dealers and fund administrators and minimise the need for operational engagement by fund management. This value-add end-to-end service encompasses compliance, regulatory filing, offering and sponsor due diligence, fund accounting, investor relations and fund administration.
Phoenix American has combined the most advanced systems and efficient back-office processes in alternative investments since its origins as a fund sponsor in 1972. Phoenix American’s industry leading STAR-XMS investor management/transfer agent system and its integrated fund accounting capabilities are the result of the company’s direct experience as a fund sponsor as well as decades of experience as an administrator for alternative investment funds. The partnership with American Elm opens a new buyer segment for the company’s services among established alternative fund managers inexperienced with the retail investor market.
