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 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.
We have experience supporting investment management firms across a wide range of asset classes and investment strategies, including:
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.
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:
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.
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.
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:
This diverse expertise allows us to deliver high-quality, scalable support tailored to the needs of investment management firms.
Dier Associates actively participates in leading industry organizations, including: