Outsourcing for Asset Management
Empower your business with Baker Tilly’s tailored financial and operational support for registered investment advisers (RIAs) encompassing fund administration services, accounting, tax, valuation, HR administration and AML compliance.
Outsourcing for Asset Management
Comprehensive business support solutions for investment advisers
At Baker Tilly, we offer a bespoke suite of business support services, designed to meet the unique needs of investment advisers, including private equity, venture capital, multistrategy and real estate funds. Our comprehensive and fund management solutions are developed specifically to meet your fund’s needs, encompassing fund administration outsourcing, accounting, tax, valuation, human resource administration and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance.
With our asset management specialists navigating the sophisticated financial reporting and compliance requirements of complex fund structures, multistrategy investments, offshore investors and more, you can shift your focus from operations to growth, elevating your investments to greater heights.
Benefits
Our suite of services captures your organization’s essence of growth, progress and ability to achieve new levels of success. With our versatile team leading the way, you can focus on your path forward, driving financial growth, operational efficiencies and streamlining back-office functions.
Scalability
Our services are designed to adapt and expand as your business grows and your needs evolve. You will have access to a national talent pool and advanced technologies, which will help drive innovation, efficiencies and improve overall operational performance. Our dynamic staffing model enables fund managers to quickly adapt to market and regulatory changes, while helping them grow and seize new investment opportunities.
All-inclusive vendor services
Simplify management of your operations with a single point of contact. This individual will be your subject matter expert and will coordinate the delivery of all services within Baker Tilly and other key stakeholders, thereby ensuring seamless communication and exceptional client service. With Baker Tilly, the hassle of managing multiple service providers is eliminated, freeing up valuable time so that you can concentrate on your strategic initiatives.
White glove assistance
Experience a hands-on, customized approach that simplifies running your business. Our experienced professionals will ensure every aspect of your operations is handled with care and precision, enabling you to focus on the investment performance that your investors expect.
Specialty offerings
Specialty services offered by Baker Tilly are a value-add complement to your typical fund administration and back-office services, that enables your fund to stay ahead of the increasingly complex investment adviser landscape. Our specialty services for registered investment advisers (RIAs) include due diligence, AML/know your customer (KYC) compliance, cybersecurity, digital services, enhanced data collection, extraction and analytics and much more. With years of industry experience, our team of professionals will provide the services you need today while keeping you informed of emerging developments. We will work at your pace, establish continuity with the right people and build trust. We will approach each client relationship as your team member, not a vendor. With this consultative mindset, our specialty offerings are designed to provide customized solutions that will accelerate the advancement of your business objectives.
Comprehensive support
Our specialty teams work together seamlessly to provide a full spectrum of financial and operational services tailored to your specific back-office needs. This collaborative approach ensures that you will receive holistic support, enhancing your operations and bolstering investor confidence.
Technology
Through leading technology, our industry experts can transform your external and internal reporting, streamline financial processes and provide enhanced data visibility and analytics. Experience the future with our tech-enabled solutions that not only save time and reduce costs but also drive growth and profitability.
Services
Baker Tilly’s suite of back-office financial and operational support services can be tailored specifically to meet your organization’s unique needs.
With Baker Tilly as your fund administrator, you and your organization will be able to confidentially focus on what you do best — deploying capital, managing investments and building investor relationships — while we handle the rest.
Baker Tilly specialists are on top of changing tax laws, regulations and the advantageous tax moves investment advisers can take while structuring transactions and navigating tax implications, both domestically and internationally, including state and local tax complexities like pass-through entity compliance and multistate nexus.
Baker Tilly’s human resources and capital managed services will help you determine the best model for delivering human resource (HR) services to your employees, including navigating the complex tasks of payroll processing and waterfall calculations.
With our dedicated specialty services, you can count on our experience, knowledge and objectivity in addressing your organization’s needs.
- Anti-money laundering (AML) solutions
- Buy/sell agreements
- CFO advisory
- Cybersecurity
- Data solutions
- Digital assets
- Digital solutions to improve workflow including artificial intelligence (AI), systems integrations and robotic process automation (RPA)
- Digital strategy
- Due diligence
- Forensic accounting
- Internal audit
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
- Real estate valuation services
- Transaction advisory
- Valuations
Featured specialties
CFO Advisory Services
Baker Tilly provides critical advisory services and support to financial leaders, business owners and investors that meet the unique challenges, complexities and the ever changing environment the office of the CFO faces.
Benefits & Compensation
Every day, companies are aware of the pressure and need to attract, retain and motivate top talent, but struggle to understand how to develop effective strategies and launch initiatives that will engage their workforce.
State & Local Tax
Our state and local tax services professionals offer specialized expertise to help businesses and individuals understand increasingly complex state and local tax rules.
Private Equity Fund Administration Services
With Baker Tilly as your fund administrator, general partners are able to confidently focus on what they do best — deploying capital, managing investments and building investor relationships.
Private Equity & Portfolio Companies
From private equity firms and their portfolio companies to family office, Baker Tilly leverages industry knowledge and operational experience to offer clients value from the fund level down through the entire portfolio.
Federal Tax
Baker Tilly offers specialized federal tax management services including compliance and planning expertise to help businesses optimize value while minimizing their tax burden.
Financial Crimes Solutions
Protect your organization, your customers, your community and the global economy. Bringing together BSA/AML/KYC/CFT solutions and investigative experience to strengthen your control environment, prevent and detect financial crimes and reduce regulatory risk.
Understanding the scope and impact of the new FinCEN final rule for investment advisers
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) final rule represents a significant step forward in preventing money laundering, terrorism and other financial crimes. While the CTA has been in limbo, AML regulations for RIAs are to be implemented by Jan. 1, 2026. Build a robust compliance program that not only meets regulatory requirements but can protect your organization, clients and the integrity of the financial system as a whole. Our experienced specialists can help you gain compliance, whether you have existing procedures in place or need to start from scratch. Follow the link below to reach out to them directly. Connect with a specialist
Human resources shared services and compensation planning
Baker Tilly’s human capital shared services consultants will help you determine the best model for delivering HR resources within your organization. We will work with you to determine the future of your HR operating model, consider alternatives to in-house capabilities and even assist you with the highly complex compensation planning, payroll processing and waterfall calculations.
Private equity fund administration services
Baker Tilly’s private equity fund administration services group provides fund administrators comprehensive services including fund accounting, financial reporting, CFO advisory and general back-office consulting for investment firms. Utilizing a CPA firm for your fund administrator means that you’ll have access to tax planning, HR services and other specialty services, all under one roof and your contact based in the U.S.
General tax compliance and advisory services
Baker Tilly’s tax professionals will keep you informed of any anticipated changes to tax laws and regulations specific to the asset management and investment adviser industry. They will also provide guidance on advantageous tax elections, particularly during the transaction structuring and diligence phase, objective guidance in federal, state and local tax and individual income tax planning, including complexities surrounding pass-through entity compliance and multistate nexus. Whether for your funds, portfolio companies or internal operations, our professionals can help you navigate tax implications both domestically and internationally.
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