Broker-Dealer Services for Compliant Distribution

Have distribution needs but no broker-dealer infrastructure? ACA Foreside can help.

Meet your distribution compliance requirements by leveraging our broker-dealer services and expert support for registered funds and private placements.

We proudly serve global asset managers large and small to navigate complex regulatory requirements with confidence.

Our ACA Foreside team has proven success in compliance and distribution solutions and is the largest U.S. third-party statutory distributor by number of funds. We currently service the distribution of $2 trillion in assets across hundreds of fund families, supporting the broker-dealer infrastructure firms need to operate compliantly.

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Extensive client base
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investment products serviced, including 3,000+ registered funds.

Market leader
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in assets serviced across hundreds of fund families.

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ETFs have launched with us.

What do you need help with?

Comprehensive support for a required broker-dealer infrastructure to ensure compliant product distribution.

Distribution Compliance

Leverage our strong infrastructure of broker-dealers and ensure your regulatory distribution obligations are met.

ETF solutions

Support for ETF launches and ongoing requirements in the U.S. with our required role as Statutory Distributor / Principal Underwriter.

Registered Representative licensing

License your staff for promoting your products compliantly.

DTCC/NSCC fund sponsorship

Achieve seamless settlements and centralized clearing through our direct membership.

15a-6 Chaperoning

Enter the U.S. market with the supervision required under SEC Rule 15a-6.

Fact sheet design and production services

Design compliant, clear, and informative fund fact sheets.

We have strategic partnerships with the following:

  • Law Firms
  • Custodians
  • Administrators / Transfer Agents
  • Auditors
  • Listing Exchanges
  • White Label Series Trust Providers
  • ETF Authorized Participants / Market Makers
  • Edgar Filing Agents
    • Marketing/PR Firms
    • European Fund Service providers

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Learn why the industry’s most well-known firms choose to partner with us. Contact a member of our team to learn more.

Get Started Today

Learn why the industry’s largest firms choose to partner with us. Contact a member of our team to learn more.

Client perspectives

We’re certain we can be your ideal partner. But our clients say it best.

Why ACA?

Compliance isn’t just a requirement, but a strategic advantage. Streamline processes, enhance compliance, and ensure seamless operational success from your launch onward.

Unmatched expertise & network

Leverage decades of financial industry experience and an extensive network. We connect you with the right people at the right time to ensure your success.

Solutions for any stage

Individualized business solutions that prioritize your compliance and distribution requirements, goals, and strategies.

Trusted Industry Leader

Partner with the largest outsourced provider in the industry. Our highly experienced staff are committed to delivering reliable, top-tier support, making us a trusted industry partner.

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