Core & Discretionary Services

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Defining the service scope is a key first step. We offer core services to all fund sponsor clients and layer in discretionary options based on your program's needs.

Service Scope

Core vs. Discretionary

ServiceTypeDescription
Web Portal (eSuperior)CoreTiered access for sponsors, advisors, and investors — full fund history, documents, and statements.
Database & Document ManagementCoreCentral repository for all fund data, investor records, and compliance documents.
New Sales ProcessingCoreElectronic and hard-copy subscription document processing with on-site payment handling.
Data Transmission (DTCC / DST)CoreDTCC AIP, DST Vision integration, and direct connections to custodians.
Call CenterDiscretionaryOnsite team handling investor and advisor inquiries — alternative investment specialists.
Treasury SupportDiscretionarySeparate bank accounts, electronic banking for escrow, subscriptions, and distributions.
Tax ReportingDiscretionary1099s, K-1 production, and tax document delivery services.
FulfillmentDiscretionaryAssembly and delivery of marketing materials — electronic and hard copy.

Investor Onboarding

We handle the full subscription and onboarding lifecycle — from initial document receipt through NIGO resolution, AML review, and activation in the system of record. Both electronic and physical subscription packages are supported.

Our workflow routing engine validates documents against fund-specific requirements and flags exceptions automatically, reducing turnaround times and eliminating manual back-and-forth.

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Digital & paper subscriptions

Accept subscriptions electronically or via hard copy — both are processed through the same system of record.

NIGO management & resolution

Automated not-in-good-order detection with investor and advisor notification workflows built in.

AML / KYC compliance support

Document collection and recordkeeping to support your fund's anti-money laundering requirements.

On-site payment processing

Physical checks received and deposited on-site with same-day confirmation to the sponsor.

Transfer Agency

As an SEC-registered transfer agent, Great Lakes Fund Solutions maintains the official books and records of fund ownership. We handle all investor record changes — new subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, re-registrations, and ownership corrections.

Our transfer agency function is integrated directly into eSuperior, giving sponsors real-time visibility into investor records without waiting for a separate report cycle.

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SEC-registered recordkeeping

All investor records maintained under SEC transfer agent registration — Form TA-1 filer.

Ownership changes & transfers

Systematic processing of re-registrations, partial transfers, estate actions, and corrections.

Redemptions & repurchases

Full lifecycle management of investor redemption requests including proration and queue management.

Compliance support

Documentation and recordkeeping to support broker-dealer, RIA, and regulatory compliance requirements.

Fund Administration

We serve as the operational backbone of your fund's back office — handling distributions, investor communications, sponsor reporting, and administrative coordination across the full fund lifecycle.

For clients who opt into our discretionary treasury support module, we assist with separate bank accounts and electronic banking for escrow, subscription, and distribution payments — all using dual-authorization procedures.

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Distribution processing

Full calculation, allocation, and payment support for cash and reinvestment distributions across all investor classes.

Investor communications

Statements, letters, notices, and K-1 packages delivered through the eSuperior portal and/or physical mail.

Sponsor reporting

Custom report packages delivered on your schedule — position reports, activity summaries, and pipeline data.

Treasury & banking support Discretionary

Dual-authorization payment uploads for fund sponsor approval — escrow, subscriptions, and distributions.

Tax Preparation & Reporting Discretionary

Available as a discretionary add-on to our core services, we manage the full tax document lifecycle for alternative investment programs — from data preparation through delivery to investors and advisors. Our team has deep experience with the specific tax reporting requirements of real estate, energy, and commodity LP structures.

Tax documents are made available through the eSuperior investor portal and can be delivered electronically or by mail, with full tracking and delivery confirmation.

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1099 preparation & filing

1099-DIV, 1099-INT, 1099-B, and other applicable forms prepared, filed, and delivered on schedule.

K-1 production

Schedule K-1 preparation and delivery for limited partnership programs — coordinated with your fund's tax counsel.

Tax document portal delivery

All tax documents made available through eSuperior for self-service investor access year-round.

Investor tax support

Call center tax question handling and investor guidance on accessing and interpreting their documents.

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