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AdvisorLaw is excited to announce a comprehensive new service line tailored specifically for financial professionals looking to launch and manage private funds. Our dedicated private fund RIA subdivision provides full-service solutions for fund formation and ongoing compliance—designed to meet the unique needs of exempt reporting advisers (ERAs), registered investment advisers (RIAs), commodity pool operators (CPOs), and commodity trading advisors (CTAs).
Fund Types
We specialize in the formation and compliance support of entirely exempt funds across the following structures:
New Entity & Investment Pool Formation
- simple liquid hedge fund formation
- for securities and options traded only on public exchanges
- target: ERAs, RIAs, CTAs, and CPOs (investing in securities/options with <10% futures)
Hybrid Hedge Funds
- includes both publicly-traded and private securities
- target: ERAs, RIAs, CPOs (both publicly and non-publicly traded assets)
Private Equity & Commodity Pools
- illiquidity and/or CFTC registration typically applies
- target: RIAs and CPOs
All formations include:
- LLC or LP formation
- private placement memoranda (PPMs)
- subscription agreements
- limited partnership (LP) agreements
- operating agreements
- SEC Form D filing
- Blue Sky filings
Existing Entity Fund Launch
Already have an entity? We assist with launching a new fund within it by preparing all required fund documents, compliance filings, and agreements.
Starter Or Incubator Funds
- We offer services to form “lite” versions of hedge funds to test strategies or build a track record before scaling.
- Our services include an LP agreement and an operating agreement.
- These services target solo RIAs or emerging managers.
Feeder Funds
Launching an offshore master-feeder structure? We handle the U.S. portion, working with your offshore counsel to coordinate documentation and compliance.
- This service includes master-feeder agreements and support, via options 1–3 above.
Ongoing Fund Compliance Services
Launching a fund is just the beginning, and ongoing compliance is critical. AdvisorLaw provides quarterly and annual compliance support tailored to your fund type.
- periodic document updates
- quarterly reviews
- annual filings
- ongoing compliance support for ad-hoc regulatory questions
- liquid hedge fund formation
- private equity funds
- commodity pools
Who We Serve
Our services are best suited for:
- exempt reporting advisers (ERAs)
- registered investment advisers (RIAs)
- commodity trading advisors (CTAs)
- commodity pool operators (CPOs)
- emerging managers & fund incubators
We understand fund strategy nuances, liquidity challenges, and regulatory thresholds, such as the 10% futures test for CPO exemptions. Our team aligns every formation and filing with your goals and registration status.
Why AdvisorLaw?
With deep expertise in securities law, compliance, and advisor advocacy, we’re uniquely positioned to help launch your fund quickly and cost-effectively, while mitigating legal and regulatory risks. You are important to us. We will be a responsive part of your team throughout the process.
Ready to launch your fund?
Whether you're forming a liquid strategy, building a private equity vehicle, or testing a trading thesis with an incubator fund, AdvisorLaw can guide you from entity setup, to subscription documents, and beyond.
Schedule a complimentary consultation today to learn more about our fund formation packages and compliance subscriptions.