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Whether you need practical solutions for the SEC Marketing Rule or the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS® standards), we want to help.  Our team has decades of experience, and we are passionate about providing exceptional client service, promoting industry best practices, and offering expert guidance and education to our clients.

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GIPS Compliance & Verification

Our specialized GIPS standards verification services complement your firm’s commitment and adherence to the highest global standards of transparency and consistency in investment performance reporting.

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Performance Reviews

Cascade Compliance offers comprehensive performance reviews to help your investment firm maintain accuracy and integrity in performance reporting. Boost your credibility with clients by letting us verify the accuracy of your performance data and the integrity of your reporting practices.

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Pre-Verification Consulting

Cascade Compliance provides Pre-Verification Consulting services, expertise, and context for firms needing assistance getting into compliance with the GIPS standards.

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Education & Workshops

Cascade Compliance delivers engaging Educational events and Workshops designed to empower your team with in-depth knowledge of the GIPS standards and best practices.

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Benefits Of GIPS Compliance

GIPS compliance benefits investment firms by enhancing their credibility and competitive edge. By adhering to these globally recognized standards, firms ensure fair representation and full disclosure of their investment performance, fostering transparency and trust among current and prospective clients. GIPS compliance allows for consistent and comparable performance reporting, reducing the risk of misrepresentation and enabling firms to participate in competitive bids for institutional business more effectively.

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Credibility and Trust

GIPS compliance signals to clients and prospects that a firm follows rigorous, industry-recognized standards for performance reporting, instantly building trust and enhancing your firm’s reputation.

Client Confidence

By adhering to the GIPS standards, firms demonstrate a commitment to ethical standards, which can be a key differentiator in a competitive market.

Competitive Advantage

Many institutional investors require or prefer their asset managers to be GIPS compliant. Firms that meet this standard can access a broader pool of potential clients.

Benefits Of Pre-Verification Consulting

Pre-verification consulting offers significant benefits to investment firms preparing for GIPS compliance. This service helps firms identify and address potential gaps in their performance reporting processes, ensuring they align with GIPS standards before undergoing formal verification. By engaging in pre-verification consulting, firms can streamline their compliance efforts, reduce the risk of costly errors, and enhance their readiness for verification, ultimately leading to a smoother and more efficient compliance process.

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Risk Mitigation

Identify and rectify potential compliance issues early, minimizing the risk of errors during the formal verification process.

Process Optimization

Streamline and enhance your performance reporting processes to ensure they meet GIPS standards efficiently.

Confidence Building

Gain assurance and readiness for the verification process, boosting your firm's confidence in achieving compliance.

Benefits Of Performance Reviews

Performance reviews provide investment firms with a critical opportunity to assess their performance reporting accuracy and consistency. For firms that don’t claim compliance with the GIPS standards, these reviews can identify discrepancies or areas for improvement in a firm’s investment performance data and processes, ensure compliance with industry best practices, enhance the credibility and reliability of performance reports, and support better decision-making by providing clear and accurate insights into investment outcomes. Ongoing periodic performance reviews help firms maintain a strong reputation and build trust with clients and stakeholders.

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Accuracy Assurance

Ensure your performance data is precise and reliable, enhancing the trustworthiness of your reports.

Compliance Confidence

Verify that your reporting processes align with industry standards, reducing the risk of non-compliance.

Insightful Analysis

Gain valuable insights into your investment outcomes, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.

Investment Performance Reporting & Compliance Workshop flier — November 9, 2026, Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Investment Performance Reporting & Compliance Workshop

Loews Philadelphia Hotel · Philadelphia, PA

Monday, November 9, 2026

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM

$125 - Lunch Provided

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Overview

An interactive afternoon covering recent trends in performance advertising, composites, reporting & verification.

Join us November 9, 2026 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel—the day before the annual GIPS® Standards Conference—for an interactive workshop designed for investment professionals responsible for performance reporting, marketing, and compliance.

Explore practical applications of the GIPS® standards and SEC Marketing Rule, including options for constructing and maintaining composites, presenting performance accurately, applying appropriate fee methodologies, and navigating advertising requirements. Gain clarity on monitoring, documentation, and verification expectations through real-world examples and implementation insights that can strengthen your firm’s compliance framework and communication of investment results.

Lunch will be provided, along with breakout sessions that give investment advisory firms, wealth advisers, and OCIOs an opportunity to network, collaborate, discuss shared challenges, and exchange practical perspectives with peers.

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