Author: Alex Melas

  • Manager Descriptions

    Manager Tab ColumnsDefinition
    IDUnique identifier assigned by Convergence to a Manager Group
    UniqueManagerConvergence assigned name of the Manager Group
    DiscRAUMTotal disclosed discretionary regulatory assets under management
    NonDiscRAUMTotal disclosed non-discretionary regulatory assets under management
    TotalRAUMTotal disclosed regulatory assets under management
    PFRAUMTotal private fund regulatory assets under management
    StreetPrimary street address for the manager group
    CityPrimary city for the manager group
    StatePrimary state for the manager group
    ZipPrimary zip code for the manager group
    PhonePrimary phone number for the manager group
    Primary CountryPrimary country for the manager group
    URLPrimary URL for the manager group
    Exempt_StatusSEC filing status (“exempt” or “non-exempt)
    CRDSEC CRD numbers comprising the manager group
    CRD_MAX_RAUMSEC CRD of the advisor within the group with the greatest TotalRAUM
    FilingDateMost recent filing date among the advisors in the group
    Violations_CriminalNumber of unique criminal violations among the advisors of the group
    Violations_CivilNumber of unique civil violations among the advisors of the group
    Violations_RegulatoryNumber of unique regulatory violations among the advisors of the group
    Affiliate ViolationsNumber of affiliate violations disclosed by advisors of the group
    TypeThe dominant fund type for the manager group
    StrategyPrimary investment strategy
    Fund_TypesNumber of unique fund types
    PICClientsPercent of manager clients in private funds
    PICRAUMPercent of TotalRAUM that is private funds
    Private FundsNumber of private funds
    Sub-Advised FundsNumber of sub-advised private funds
    PublicFundsNumber of public funds
    WrapFee_CountNumber of wrap-fee programs
    HF_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in HF funds
    HF_PCTPercent of private fund count that is HF funds
    PE_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in PE funds
    PE_PCTPercent of private equity count that is PE funds
    RE_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in RE funds
    RE_PCTPercent of real estate count that is RE funds
    LF_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in LF funds
    LF_PCTPercent of liquitidy fund count that is LF funds
    VC_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in VC funds
    VC_PCTPercent of venture capital count that is VC funds
    SAF_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in SAF funds
    SAF_PCTPercent of securitized asset fund count that is SAF funds
    OTHER_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in OTHER funds
    OTHER_PCTPercent of other fund count that is OTHER funds
    SUB_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of PFRAUM that is in SUB funds
    SUB_PCTPercent of sub-advised fund count that is SUB funds
    PrimaryAdministratorFund administrator responsible for the greatest percentage share of wallet
    PrimaryAdministrator_PFRAUMTotal PFRAUM for which the primary administrator is responsible
    PrimaryAdministrator_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of the Manager’s private funds that are administered by the primary administrator
    PrimaryAuditorFund auditor responsible for the greatest percentage share of wallet
    PrimaryAuditor_PFRAUMTotal PFRAUM for which the primary auditor is responsible
    PrimaryAuditor_PFRAUM_PCTPercent of the Manager’s private funds that are audited by the primary auditor
    PrimaryPrime_BrokerPrime broker named most frequently in funds disclosed by advisors in the group
    PrimaryCustodianCustodian named most frequently in funds disclosed by advisors in the group
    PrimaryMarketerMarketer named most frequently in funds disclosed by advisors in the group
    FTETotal number of full-time employees disclosed by the advisors in the group
    IPTotal number of investment professionals disclosed by the advisors in the group
    NIPTotal number of non-investment professionals disclosed by the advisors in the group
    FTE_BNRatio of full-time employees to TotalRAUM (in billions)
    IP_BNRatio of investment professionals to TotalRAUM (in billions)
    NIP_BNRatio of non-investment professionals to TotalRAUM (in billions)
    NIP_FTERatio of non-investment professionals to full-time employees
    NIP_IPRatio of non-investment professionals to investment professionals
    FTE_FundRatio of the number of full-time employees to the number of private funds
    IP_FundRatio of the number of investment professionals to the number of private funds
    NIP_FundRatio of the number of non-investment professionals to the number of private funds
    PFRAUM_FundRatio of the total PFRAUM to the number of funds
    DiscAcctsTotal number of discretionary accounts among the advisors in the group
    NonDiscAcctsTotal number of non-discretionary accounts among the advisors in the group
    TotalAccountsTotal number of accounts among the advisors in the group
    OfficeCountTotal number of unique office locations among the advisors in the group
    AffiliateCountTotal number of unique affiliates among the advisors in the group
    broker_dealerEmployees/related persons are either registered representatives of a broker-dealer or are engaged in the broker-dealer business
    RegulatoryRegimeCountTotal number of unique regulatory regimes among the advisors in the group
    BeneficialOwnerCountThe sum of the number of limited partners disclosed among the advisors in the group
    NonUSBeneficialOwnerCountThe sum of the number of non-US limited partners disclosed among the advisors in the group
    UniqueAdministratorsNumber of unique private fund administrators servicing the manager group
    UniqueAuditorsNumber of unique private fund auditors servicing the manager group
    UniqueBrokersNumber of unique private fund prime brokers servicing the manager group
    UniqueCustodiansNumber of unique private fund custodians servicing the manager group
    ExternalMarketersNumber of unique external marketers servicing the manager group
    CEOChief Executive Officer of the Advisor
    CEO EmailCEO’s Email Address
    CFOChief Financial Officer of the Advisor
    CFO EmailCFO’s Email Address
    COOChief Operating Officer of the Advisor
    COO EmailCOO’s Email Address
    CCOChief Compliance Officer of the Advisor
    CCO EmailCCO’s Email Address
    CTOChief Technology Officer of the Advisor
    CTO EmailCTO’s Email Address
    CROChief Risk Officer of the Advisor
    CRO EmailCRO’s Email Address
    CLOChief Legal Officer of the Advisor
    CLO EmailCLO’s Email Address
    HRHead of Human Resources of the Advisor
    HR EmailHR’s Email Address
    SurpriseAuditIndicates whether at least 1 Adviser in a Manager Group underwent an annual surprise examination by an independent public accountant to verify the clients’ funds and securities
    ReportDateDate on which the report is generated at Convergence
  • Upload BI Rules

    When uploading a spreadsheet with BI data, there are rules to match data from the spreadsheet with existing data in the DB.

    Matching Columns

    SpreadSheet ColumnDB Column
    Investor No_investorCode
    Investor Short CodeinvestorShortCode
    Posting DatepostingDate
    CAPCALLDIST CodecapitalCallId

    Default Behavior

    When uploading a new BI file, any previously published data will be refreshed with the data from the new file.

    If no BI data has been published yet, the current BI file will become the only available dataset once it’s published.

    If duplicate rows exist with different values in the new file, the system will not consolidate them before inserting into the database.

    Overwrite existing data option

    If this option is selected, matching records in the existing dataset will be replaced with the new data being uploaded. Matching data with null values in new upload will be ignored.

    Delete data when null

    If this option is selected, matching records will be deleted if the new data contains null values.

  • Data Dictionary (CRM Import)

    This data dictionary provides clarity into each of the fields within the GP Portal CRM import.


    📗 Investment Advisor Tab

    Field NameDescriptionExample
    Investment Advisor NameName of the investment advisory firm managing the investing entities.Silver Oak Capital

    📘 Investing Entity Tab

    Field NameDescriptionExample
    Fund CodeUnique identifier for the investing entity/fund.SOF01
    Investing Entity NameName of the investment fund or entity.Silver Oak Fund I
    Investment Advisor NameName of the managing investment advisor (links to Investment Advisor Tab).Silver Oak Capital

    📙 Investor Tab

    Field NameDescriptionExample
    Fund CodeIdentifier linking investor to an investing entity (links to Investing Entity Tab).SOF01
    Investor CodeUnique identifier for each investor.INV0001
    First NameInvestor’s first name.John
    Last NameInvestor’s last name.Smith
    Individual / CompanyIndicates if the investor is an individual or a company/entity.Individual
    Foreign / DomesticIndicates investor’s domestic or foreign status.Domestic
    EmailInvestor’s primary contact email address.john.smith@example.com
    Address 1Primary address line for investor.123 Elm Street
    Address 2Secondary address line (optional).Suite 101
    CityCity of investor’s primary address.Albany
    StateState abbreviation of primary address.NY
    ZipPostal code.12205
    CountryCountry of investor’s address.USA
    Tax IDTax Identification Number (domestic investors).123-45-6789
    GIIN/Foreign TINGlobal Intermediary Identification Number or Foreign Tax ID Number.98AB123456
    SubscriptionAmount the investor has committed to investing.$1,000,000

    📕 Communication Tab

    Field NameDescriptionExample
    Investor CodeIdentifier linking to specific investor (links to Investor Tab).INV0001
    First NameContact’s first name (or full company name if a company).Jane
    Last NameContact’s last name. (Can be left blank if a company)Doe
    EmailContact’s email address.jane.doe@example.com
    SalutationFormal salutation or title.Ms.
    SuffixContact’s name suffix.CPA
    Job TitleJob title or position held by contact.CFO
    Business PhoneContact’s business phone number.(212) 555-7890
    Mobile PhoneContact’s mobile phone number.(518) 555-1234
    Individual / CompanyIndicates if contact represents an individual or company.Individual
    Foreign / DomesticIndicates domestic or foreign status of contact.Domestic
    Annual MeetingsConsent to receive Annual Meetings notifications.Yes
    Annual ReportsConsent for receiving annual reports.Yes
    Audited StatementsConsent for receiving audited financial statements.Yes
    Financial StatementsConsent for receiving financial statements.Yes
    Investment MemorandumConsent to receive investment memoranda.Yes
    Legal Documents – FundConsent for receiving fund-specific legal documents.Yes
    Other NoticesConsent to receive miscellaneous notices.Yes
    Quarterly ReportsConsent for receiving quarterly reports.Yes
    Capital Account StatementsConsent to receive capital account statements.Yes
    Capital CallsConsent for receiving capital call notifications.Yes
    Capital NoticesConsent for receiving capital notices.Yes
    DistributionsConsent for distribution notices/payments.Yes
    K1 ConsentConsent to receive tax form K1.Yes
    Legal Documents – InvestorConsent to receive investor-specific legal documents.Yes
    Tax InformationConsent to receive tax-related documentation.Yes

  • Inviting Other Prospects

    As a prospect who is looking to send an invitation to a fund that you are already a part of please do the following.

    Inviting to a Chosen Fund

    1. Click the fund you wish to send an invitation to.
    2. Click blue invite button in the top righthand corner.
    3. Populate the mandatory fields: Email, First & Last name.
    4. Click Send Invites button to send an email to the new prospect.
  • How to use Analytics

    Quickly create charts and graphs to summarize fund data using an uploaded dataset from the Analytics tab.

    Upload a new dataset

    1. Navigate to the Analytics Tab.
    2. Click the New Upload button and then click Download Template File.
    3. Populate the template with the relevant data. More information about what fields are available and what they mean can be found in our Data Import Template Dictionary.
    4. Reupload the populated template.
    5. Select Configure Charts and choose which charts you want the investor or contact to see.
    6. An investor will now see the chosen charts on their portal.
      • If you’d like to preview what an investor will see, you can impersonate them through their CRM record.
  • Internal Users

    Creating New User:

    1. Click the Settings Gear, and then Manage Users & Groups.
    2. Click Internal Users.
    3. In the top righthand side click Add User+.
    4. Input the First and Last name, email, and phone number.
    5. Choose which Role you wish to grant this new user:
      • Administrator
      • Preparer
      • Reviewer
      • Internal Viewer
    6. Click Save to create the new user.

    Modify an Existing User

    1. Click the Settings Gear, and then Manage Users & Groups.
    2. Click Internal Users.
    3. Click Edit.
    4. From here you can change the first and last name, and phone number.
      • n.b. You may not change the email. In order to change the email address associated with an internal user, set up a new user with a new email address, and deactivate the old user.
    5. Choose which Role you wish to change:
      • Administrator
      • Preparer
      • Reviewer
      • Internal Viewer
    6. Click Save to save your changes.

    Deactivate an Existing User

    1. Click the Settings Gear, and then Manage Users & Groups.
    2. Click Internal Users.
    3. Click Deactivate on the record you wish to deactivate.
    4. Click Confirm in the confirmation modal.

    Deactivated users can be reactivated at any time.

    Impersonate

    1. Click the Settings Gear, and then Manage Users & Groups.
    2. Click Internal Users.
    3. Click Impersonate to begin impersonation in a new tab.
    4. Any changes you make here are not permanent.
    5. Be sure to exit impersonation by clicking the red exit button on the bottom of your screen.
      • n.b. Note you cannot access the portal as you until you end the impersonation.
  • Inviting Prospects

    Add prospects to your portal via the button on the top righthand side within a fund:

    1. Open the Invite Prospects Dialog:
      • Click on the blue Invite button. From inside an investment product.
    2. Filling in the Details:
      • Email: Type the prospect’s email address in the ‘Email’ field. If you wish to invite multiple prospects, click the ‘Add’ button after entering each email address to include them in the invitation list.
      • Name: Populate the First and Last name fields.
      • Firm Name: enter the firm name here (this is optional)
      • Invitation Reason: provide some reasoning for the invite that will be included in the email.
    3. Sending the Invites:
      • Review the information to make sure it’s correct.
      • Click the ‘Send Invites’ button to dispatch the invitations to the prospects. They will receive an access link via the provided email.
    4. Cancel if Necessary:
      • If you decide not to send the invites, click the ‘Cancel’ button to close the dialog without sending the invites.
  • Prospect Page

    As an product manager in GP Launch, a prospect page is a centralized location to manage prospective investors.

    Getting to Prospect Page

    1. Select Prospects from the menu on top of your screen.

    An product manager can view a list of all prospects, including essential information like names, email addresses, activity status, last active date, products interested in, and associated firm names.

    Prospect Management Actions

    1. Add Prospects: product managers can input new prospects into the system with a click of a button. Click on this article to learn more.
    2. Export List: This function allows you to download the list of prospects.
    3. Edit Prospect Details: By clicking on actions within an associated prospect row, you are able to edit the following prospect details:
      • Name
      • Email
      • Firm Name
      • Products
      • Status
    4. Assign Products: Product managers can see what products the prospect is associated with.
    5. Status: View if a prospect is Active or Inactive. Inactive prospects have no access to any products or material posted to portal.
    6. Track Engagement: You can view and analyze when a prospect was last active in the portal.
    7. Filter and Sort: To manage large numbers of prospects, product managers can filter the list by various criteria:
      • Product
      • Status
      • Name
      • Email
      • Firm Name
      • Most / Least Active
  • Documents Page

    The Documents page on GP Launch assists by providing a secure and organized platform for managing a wide array of documents related to investment products. Here’s a detailed guide to help you navigate and utilize the Documents page effectively.

    Overview of the Documents Page

    Upon accessing the Documents page, you’ll be presented with an interface showcasing a list of documents and files, each represented with a custom thumbnail image. Each entry is associated with a date, indicating when the document was uploaded or last modified, and a tag showing the number of products related to the document.

    Key Features

    1. Upload Documents: Add new documents to the portal by using the ‘Upload’ button.
    2. Download Documents: To review a document offline or use it in a separate application, you can download the file directly from the portal.
    3. Assign Products: This option allows you to link documents to specific investment products or services. You do not need to assign documents to a product if you are not ready for prospects to view.
    4. Reupload: If a document needs to be updated or corrected, the reupload function enables product managers to replace the current file with a new version while keeping the document’s history and associations intact.
    5. Change Cover Image: Product managers can customize the thumbnail image for a document to make it more recognizable or relevant to the content.
    6. Move: To maintain organization, you can move documents between folders or to different locations within the portal.
    7. Rename: This function allows the product managers to change the file name for clarity or to follow a specific naming convention.
    8. Watermark: This function allows you to apply to reset watermark set by your company to the document.
    9. Archive: For documents that are no longer actively needed but must be retained for record-keeping, the archive feature helps in de-cluttering the active document list.
    10. Sort and Filter: To manage a large repository, product managers can sort documents:
      • Name
      • Uploaded date
      • Updated date
      • File Type
    11. Folder Management: You can create new folders with the create folder button.

    Canceling an Upload

    1. If you need to cancel an upload, click the Cancel button before confirming the upload.
    2. You will be returned to the Documents section without adding a new file.
  • Curating Settings

    To access the settings select the gear in the top righthand corner. You will be able to customize the website to your liking from inside this area. Including the information, images/branding, documents and watermarks.

    Options
    1. Information: Inside the information you can change the firm name and headline.
    2. Images: You can edit the cover image which is displayed home page and login screen. The light logo which is displayed on the investment products page. Or the dark logo which is displayed on the home page.
    3. Documents: From here you can enable or disable the downloads of fund documents.