PRESS RELEASE
6 NOVEMBER 2023
STEWARD PARTNERS SELECTS VRGL TO HELP DRIVE CLIENT ACQUISITION AND PROPOSAL MANAGEMENT PROCESS
This partnership aims to continue to enhance VRGL's market-leading solution while elevating advisors' workflows and client engagement for Steward Partners
NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 - Steward Partners Global Advisory ("Steward Partners"), a leading employee-owned, full-service independent partnership specializing in wealth planning and investment strategies, is pleased to announce the selection of VRGL as their Client Acquisition and Proposal Management ("CAPM") solution.
VRGL will empower Steward Partners to streamline client acquisition and proposal management workflows, enhancing communication and advisor/prospect interactions. Leveraging VRGL's automated statement extraction, analytics, and tax-aware proposals will allow Steward Partners to further support their advisors' efficiency and differentiate their offerings to current and prospective clients. By selecting VRGL, Steward Partners aims to provide a single, compliant source for proposals related to new client acquisition and further increase organic growth through speed to market, added personalization, and clear differentiation in the marketplace.
Steward Partners' Chief Information Officer, Mohan Gurupackiam, stated, "After careful evaluation, we are confident that VRGL's solution will enhance our client acquisition and proposal management process. We believe that our collaboration and the demonstrated capabilities of VRGL will result in a solution that meets the needs of Steward Partners' financial advisors, our valued clients, and prospects."
Josh Smith, CEO of VRGL, expressed excitement for the partnership, saying, "We are thrilled to be chosen by Steward Partners as their CAPM solution. This collaboration represents an exciting opportunity for VRGL to bring our market-leading solution to Steward Partners while working closely together to further enhance our offering. We eagerly anticipate a successful collaboration that benefits both organizations and their clients."
The partnership between Steward Partners and VRGL showcases their mutual commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences and staying at the forefront of technological advancements in the wealth management industry. With VRGL's cutting-edge solution and Steward Partners' industry expertise, this collaboration is poised to drive meaningful innovation and provide unparalleled value to clients and prospects.
ABOUT VRGL
VRGL provides automated data extraction and institutional-grade analytics to empower wealth management firms to accelerate the Client Acquisition, Proposal Management and Retention ("CAPM & R") process. By giving clients a complete view of their consolidated investment picture and what a transition would look like, VRGL enables advisors to quickly demonstrate how and why they add value. This methodology presented at the front end of advisor engagement decreases the time and cost associated with lengthy prospecting so advisors can accelerate time to new revenue and retention of existing AUM. Founded by pioneers of the institutional wealth management industry, VRGL's technology lets advisors seamlessly aggregate all client investment data and provides a no-touch analytics package and proposals allowing an advisor to contextualize their own investment offerings and advice.
ABOUT STEWARD PARTNERS
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Securities and investment advisory services are offered through Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, registered broker/dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and SEC-registered investment adviser. Investment Advisory Services may also be offered through Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser. Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC, and Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC are affiliates and separately operated.