About Dier Associates

Trusted Marketing & Business Development Support for Investment Management Firms

Since 2001, Dier Associates has partnered with investment management firms to provide specialized marketing, fundraising, RFP, DDQ, consultant database management, and business development support. We work closely with asset managers across traditional and alternative investment strategies, helping them effectively communicate their investment philosophy, competitive advantages, and organizational strengths to institutional investors and consultants.

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Our team takes the time to understand each client's business, investment process, and target audience. This deep understanding enables us to create compelling marketing materials, consultant database profiles, RFP responses, DDQs, and investor communications that accurately represent our clients and support their growth objectives.

ASSOCIATES

Associates include a Team of virtual writers, graphic designers, and data specialists who have experience in the asset management industry as well as project management and other relevant skills. They are knowledgeable across multiple asset classes and investment strategies. They have experience with RFP databases, consultant databases, client reporting tools, Excel pivot tables, CRM systems, and marketing/sales productivity software.

Industry Experience

Deep Knowledge Across Investment Strategies

We have experience supporting investment management firms across a wide range of asset classes and investment strategies, including:

Equities
Fixed Income
Food and Agriculture Funds
Private Markets
Multi-Asset Strategies
Institutional Investment Programs
Other Alternative Investments

By understanding the nuances of each strategy, we help firms present their capabilities effectively to consultants, institutional investors, public pension plans, endowments, foundations, family offices, and other investment decision-makers.

Acting as an Extension of Your Team

Seamless Integration with Your Organization

Dier Associates can function as an extension of your internal marketing and business development team. Whether utilizing existing marketing materials and completed RFPs or collaborating directly with your Marketing, Sales, Investments, Operations, Human Resources, and Compliance departments, we help streamline the development of:

RFP Responses
DDQs (Due Diligence Questionnaires)
Consultant Database Profiles
Marketing Presentations
Factsheets
Investor Communications
ESG and Sustainability Reporting

Because many institutional prospects first encounter a firm through an RFP or consultant database profile, we focus on ensuring every submission clearly communicates your firm's unique strengths and differentiators.

Integrity & Fiduciary Mindset

A Commitment to Professionalism and Integrity

Many of our clients serve as fiduciaries responsible for managing institutional and individual investor assets. We approach every engagement with the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality. Our goal is to provide reliable support that helps clients maintain credibility and strengthen relationships with investors and consultants.

Experienced Industry Professionals

Dier Associates is supported by a team of experienced writers, graphic designers, data specialists, and project management professionals with backgrounds in the asset management industry.

Our associates possess expertise in:

RFP and DDQ Management
Consultant Database Platforms
Client Reporting Systems
CRM Platforms
Marketing Automation Tools
Data Analysis and Reporting
Excel Modeling and Pivot Tables
Marketing and Sales Productivity Solutions

This diverse expertise allows us to deliver high-quality, scalable support tailored to the needs of investment management firms.

Professional Industry Memberships

Dier Associates actively participates in leading industry organizations, including:

100 Women in Finance
Association of Investment Management Sales Executives (AIMSE)
California Alternative Investments Association (CalALTs)
CFA Society of San Diego
iDAC
SACRS
TEXPERS
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WE BELONG TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS

  • 100 Woman in Finance
  • Association of Investment Management Sales Executives (AIMSE)
  • California Alternative Investments Association (CalALTs)
  • Global Asset Management Marketing Association (GAMMA)

Meet Our Leadership Team

Deeply experienced. Results-oriented. Collaborative.

Stewart Dier

Stewart Dier
Senior Managing Director

Yvonne Dier

Yvonne Dier
President

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