Mutual Fund and ETF Services for Wealth Managers and RIAs
Launch, Convert, and Optimize Your Funds with 25+ Years of Expertise
Whether you are looking to launch a mutual fund, add an ETF share class to your existing fund complex, convert your Separately Managed Accounts to an ETF, or simply need cost-effective fund administration, Premier Fund Solutions provides the expertise and support you need. With 25+ years of experience and setup costs significantly below industry standards, we make professional fund services accessible to RIAs and money managers nationwide.
Launch Your Own ETF or Mutual Fund
Turn your investment strategy into a scalable product.
If you've built a successful strategy, launching an ETF or mutual fund allows you to package your expertise into a scalable, institutional-grade product. Premier Fund Solutions handles the operational, regulatory, and administrative complexity so you can focus on performance and growth.
What We Handle
Fund Formation & Structure
SEC Registration & Regulatory Process
Ongoing Fund Administration
Operational Infrastructure
Why It Matters
Bring Your Strategy to Market at Scale
Transform proprietary strategies into fully operational ETFs or mutual funds, moving beyond individual accounts into a centralized, scalable vehicle.
End-to-End Fund Administration
We manage fund setup, SEC registration, compliance, and the ongoing operations required to run a fund.
Expand Distribution
Access advisors, platforms, and institutional capital by launching a fund that can be distributed broadly.
Operate Without Overhead
Get full back-office infrastructure without building it internally.
Focus on Performance
We manage operations, you manage the strategy.
Convert SMAs Into an ETF (Tax-Efficiently)
Unlock the value of your existing portfolios.
If you're managing Separately Managed Accounts with significant unrealized gains, a Section 351 exchange allows you to convert those portfolios into an ETF, without triggering immediate capital gains taxes.
How a 351 Exchange Works
Under Section 351 of the Internal Revenue Code, investors can exchange their SMA holdings for shares of a new ETF in a tax-deferred transaction. The ETF inherits the cost basis and holding period of the contributed assets, preserving their tax characteristics while providing the operational and tax efficiencies of the ETF structure.
Why Advisors Choose This Path
Tax Efficiency & Deferred Gains
The 351 exchange allows your investors to defer capital gains taxes while transitioning into an ETF structure, keeping more capital invested and compounding over time.
Simplify Portfolio Management
Consolidating multiple SMA accounts into a single ETF centralizes oversight, replacing fragmented processes with a unified structure.
Lower Costs, Greater Value
ETFs typically have lower expense ratios than SMAs, and the operational efficiencies can reduce your total cost of fund management.
Reduce Operational Complexity
Streamline trading, reporting, and rebalancing across your client base.
Better Diversification & Flexibility
ETFs provide access to complex instruments that may be difficult to obtain in individual SMAs, including certain derivatives and broader market exposure.
Enhance Your Client Offering
Deliver a modern, liquid, and transparent investment solution. ETFs trade on exchanges throughout the day, providing liquidity and transparency that individual SMAs cannot match.
Scale Your Practice with a Seamless Conversion Process
Serve more clients efficiently, without increasing operational strain. Our 25 years of experience ensure your SMA-to-ETF conversion is handled efficiently, from initial assessment through SEC registration and launch.
Transparent Pricing: Significantly Below Industry Standards
The cost of securing expert help in getting a mutual fund started and keeping it running is now within reach of nearly any fee advisor or investment manager who wants to start their own fund.
Significantly Below Industry Standards
Initial Setup Cost
Initial setup cost for a mutual fund through our service includes everything you need to get started:
Compare and Save: Our setup costs are significantly below what other service providers typically charge, making professional fund formation accessible to advisors and managers of all sizes.
How We Work With You
A clear, transparent process designed to ensure your success at every step of your fund launch journey.
Initial Consultation
We begin with a comprehensive discussion to understand your financial goals, current situation, and unique needs. This helps us determine whether a mutual fund, ETF, or conversion makes sense for your business.
Customized Strategy
Based on our consultation, we develop a tailored strategy designed specifically for your fund or portfolio, including structure recommendations, service provider selection, and timeline planning.
Implementation
Our team executes the agreed-upon strategy with precision, handling all details from SEC filings to service provider coordination to investor materials preparation.
Ongoing Support
We provide continuous monitoring, regular compliance reviews, and proactive adjustments to keep your fund operating smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about launching and administering mutual funds and ETFs. Learn more about our 25 years of experience.
Still have questions? Contact us for a free consultation.
Ready to Discuss Your Fund Goals?
Contact Jeff Provence to learn how Premier Fund Solutions can help you launch your mutual fund, convert your SMA to an ETF, or optimize your existing fund operations.
info@pfsfunds.com