Your Fund
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FUND ADMINISTRATION / DTCC CONNECTIVITY
Make It Easy for RIAs and Custodians to Invest in Your Fund
DTCC's Alternative Investment Product (AIP) platform is the standard infrastructure connecting fund managers, administrators, broker-dealers, and custodians. We give you that pipe.
DTCC / AIP Data Flow
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DTCC AIP
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Custodians & Broker-Dealers
The Problem
Many RIAs and custodians prefer or require positions to flow through DTCC rather than log into sponsor portals. Without DTCC, you're limiting your distribution reach and creating manual work for wealth managers who want to invest.
What is DTCC / AIP?
DTCC's Alternative Investment Product (AIP) platform is the standard plumbing that connects fund managers, fund administrators, broker-dealers, and custodians for alternative investments.
- Standardizes alternative investment trading, reporting, and money settlement
- Eliminates manual processes and reduces operational risk
- Positions and transactions automatically reflected in custodial accounts
- Clean electronic feeds instead of manual spreadsheets or ad-hoc files
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GP / Fund Manager
Manages investor data & initiates transactions
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Fund Administrator
Covercy + NAV processes & reports positions
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DTCC AIP
Routes data via standard industry protocol
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Custodians
Schwab, Fidelity, etc. receive electronic feeds
Positions appear on investor statements automatically
How It Works
Data flows seamlessly from your fund through NAV and DTCC to custodians and RIAs.
NAV Fund Services
Transfer agent and fund accounting processes
DTCC AIP
Standardized position and transaction feeds
Custodians & RIAs
Positions appear on Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing statements
Business Outcomes
Access to Bigger Pools of Capital
Many RIAs and custodians require DTCC connectivity before they'll allocate to your fund. DTCC unlocks distribution at scale.
Operational Efficiency
Positions, transactions, and balances automatically reflected in custodial systems. No manual spreadsheets back and forth.
Better Investor Experience
Investors see your fund positions on their regular custodial statements alongside their other holdings.
Reduced Operational Risk
Standardized data flows reduce errors and ensure consistent reporting across all parties.
Who This Is For
Launching a Fund with RIA Distribution
Start with DTCC connectivity from day one to position your fund for wealth manager distribution.
Existing Funds Adding RIAs/BDs
Already have direct investors but want to expand into the RIA/BD channel? DTCC is the bridge.
Managers with Retirement Accounts
IRA custodians and retirement platforms rely on DTCC for alternative investment reporting.
Emerging Funds Planning RIA Distribution
Even if you're not there yet, wiring in DTCC now means you're ready the moment an RIA wants to bring in clients.
DTCC Connectivity Packages
DTCC Only
Contact for Pricing
Pure DTCC AIP connectivity for RIA and custodian reporting
- DTCC AIP integration
- Position and transaction feeds
- RIA and broker-dealer reporting
- Integration with Covercy portal
Transfer Agent + DTCC
Contact for Pricing
Combined TA services and DTCC connectivity
- All DTCC connectivity features
- Subscription and redemption processing
- AML/KYC verification
- Distribution calculations
- Investor capital statements
Full Fund Administration
Contact for Pricing
Complete fund admin with DTCC included
- All Transfer Agent + DTCC services
- Fund accounting and NAV calculations
- Financial statements
- Audit and tax support
The Next Step For:
Emerging Funds Planning RIA Distribution
Position your fund for scale before you need it. DTCC connectivity costs less than the opportunity cost of turning away RIA capital.
Managers Targeting Retirement Accounts
IRA custodians, 401(k) platforms, and retirement accounts need DTCC-connected funds for proper reporting.
DTCC Connectivity FAQs
- What is DTCC / AIP and why should I care?
- DTCC's AIP platform is the standard infrastructure connecting fund managers, administrators, broker-dealers, and custodians for alternative investments. It lets your fund's positions and transactions flow directly into custodial systems like Schwab, Fidelity, and Pershing.
- We don't need DTCC – investors just wire in directly.
- Direct wires are fine today. DTCC becomes important when you start working with RIAs, broker-dealers, and retirement accounts. They want positions to appear in their custodial systems, not be tracked manually.
- How long does it take to get DTCC connectivity set up?
- Typical setup takes 2-4 weeks as part of onboarding. NAV handles the DTCC integration work; you provide fund and investor data.
- Can we add DTCC later if we start with Transfer Agent only?
- Yes. Many funds start with TA services and add DTCC when they're ready to expand into RIA/BD distribution.
- Which custodians does DTCC connect to?
- DTCC AIP connects to major custodians including Schwab, Fidelity, Pershing, NFS, LPL, and many others. If an RIA uses a major custodian, they likely support DTCC AIP.
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Learn moreReady to unlock RIA distribution?
Talk to a specialist about DTCC connectivity for your fund.