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STP Investment Services Named a Finalist in the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards for LaunchAdvisor

September 2025

West Chester, PA (September 24, 2025) — STP Investment Services, a leading provider of technology-enabled investment operations and compliance solutions, announced today that it has been named a Finalist in the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards in the Innovation & Technology category for its groundbreaking solution, LaunchAdvisor.

Now in its fifth year, ThinkAdvisor’s Luminaries Awards redefine excellence in financial services, shining a spotlight on outstanding contributions from both organizations and individuals.

STP’s LaunchAdvisor was created to empower emerging and early-stage fund managers by providing them with the operational, compliance, and technology infrastructure they need to launch and grow successfully. The bundled solution integrates fund administration, compliance oversight, and digital-first technology through STP’s proprietary Blueprint platform. With LaunchAdvisor, new managers can focus on building investment strategies and raising capital while STP handles the complexity of operations and regulatory requirements.

“We’re honored to receive this prestigious recognition from ThinkAdvisor,” said David Goldstein, Head of Fund Admin Product at STP Investment Services. “LaunchAdvisor represents our commitment to lowering the barriers to entry for emerging managers and creating a clear path for them to compete and thrive. This recognition is a testament to the passion and expertise of our entire team, who continually strive to reimagine what’s possible for our clients and the industry.”

By setting a new standard for recognition based on remarkable achievements and innovation, the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards program inspires the industry to reach greater heights of leadership, creativity, and community engagement. A panel of independent judges made up of distinguished industry professionals will determine the 2025 winners, who will be recognized during an awards event at the New York Hilton Midtown on December 4, 2025.

“The 2025 Luminaries Awards shine a spotlight on how excellence is being reimagined in financial services,” said Janet Levaux, editor-in-chief of ThinkAdvisor. “This year’s finalists stand out not only for their leadership and innovation but also for their dedication to creating lasting, positive impact across both their communities and the industry. Their work illustrates the ever-evolving nature of financial services, and we are proud to spotlight their achievements as powerful examples of what’s possible.”

About STP Investment Services

STP Investment Services is a global, technology-enabled investment operations and compliance outsourcing firm that provides scalable solutions to asset managers, fund managers, wealth managers, and family offices. With its award-winning Blueprint technology platform, STP delivers fund administration, middle- and back-office outsourcing, and compliance services that empower clients to focus on growth and performance. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, STP supports over $500 billion in assets across its diverse client base.

About ThinkAdvisor

ThinkAdvisor (ThinkAdvisor.com) provides financial advisors, registered investment advisors, and wealth managers with comprehensive coverage of the products, services, and information they need to guide their clients in making critical wealth, health, and life decisions. The website showcases advisors adapting and succeeding in new ways, translating the impact of industry regulation, dealmaking, and technology into digestible coverage, so advisors have more time to spend advising clients and running their businesses.

 

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