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STP Wins ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Award for LaunchAdvisor

December 2025

Berwyn, PA (December 5, 2025) — STP Investment Services, a leading provider of technology-enabled investment operations and compliance solutions, today announced that it has been named a Winner in the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards in the Industry Disruption / Innovation category for its groundbreaking fund-launch solution, LaunchAdvisor.

Now in its fifth year, the ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards program celebrates organizations and individuals who are driving meaningful, transformative progress across the financial services industry. This year’s winners set a new benchmark for excellence, creativity, and forward-thinking innovation.

LaunchAdvisor—STP’s integrated offering designed for emerging and early-stage fund managers—was recognized for its ability to streamline and accelerate the fund launch journey. By combining fund administration, compliance oversight, and a digital-first technology ecosystem powered by STP’s proprietary Blueprint platform, LaunchAdvisor gives new managers the operational and regulatory foundation they need to launch, scale, and compete effectively in today’s market.

“We’re incredibly honored to be recognized as a Luminaries Award winner,” said David Goldstein, Head of Fund Admin Product at STP Investment Services. “LaunchAdvisor eliminates the traditional barriers new managers face by giving them a ready-built operational infrastructure and a clear path to growth. This award validates our team’s relentless commitment to empowering the next generation of investment leaders.”

The ThinkAdvisor Luminaries Awards are judged by an independent panel of industry experts who evaluate nominees based on their impact, innovation, and ability to drive positive change. STP joins an elite group of organizations whose work is redefining what excellence looks like in modern financial services.

“The 2025 Luminaries Winners demonstrate how leadership and innovation can spark real transformation,” said Janet Levaux, Editor-in-Chief of ThinkAdvisor. “This year’s honorees are pushing the industry forward in powerful ways, and we’re proud to highlight their achievements.”

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About STP Investment Services

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

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