Private Markets Access for Institutional Investors
We empower institutional investors with access to compelling absolute and risk-adjusted returns through portfolio management capabilities and unique investment vehicles.
Through our experienced team’s robust advisory and operational capabilities, we provide investors with distinctive access to alternative assets that would be difficult to duplicate.
Born out of necessity to create bespoke portfolio services for our financial institution clients, 3A Partners is uniquely positioned to serve institutional investors that are subject to regulatory oversight.
About Our Company
3A Partners is an institutional investment consultant and is a subsidiary of Aon plc. 3A Partners’ offerings include:
Insurance Dedicated Fund
Through our Insurance Dedicated Fund (“IDF”) offering administered by SALI Fund Services, allocate Separate Account Bank Owned Life Insurance (“BOLI”) into a 3A IDF to access the earnings potential of the SBA’s SBIC program within BOLI. 3A Partners targets top quartile SBIC managers, fully vetting each investment opportunity, and growing important relationships across multiple SBIC manager funds.
Separately Managed Account
Through an Investment Management Agreement, 3A Partners can manage an SBIC portfolio directly on balance sheet on behalf of a bank. The 3A team brings extensive underwriting, investing, and operational experience within the SBIC space. 3A Partners aims to deliver operational, reporting, and compliance excellence across the full breadth of needs for a bank’s SBIC portfolio.
3A Partners is dedicated to fostering enduring partnerships with our clients and asset management firms that share our mission and ethos. Together with our partners, we are unwavering in our commitment to deliver results for our investors. Our focus is providing clients with exceptional results on opportunities that are sourced throughout the entirety of the market and delivered in a way that minimizes the operational workload for our investors.*
Solutions and Execution
3A Partners provides a diversified offering of Small Business Administration-licensed small business investment companies (SBICs) that provide credit and funding solutions to small business enterprises throughout the United States. Our goal is sustained net asset value growth accompanied by lower volatility and is primarily achieved through utilizing appropriately structured credit instruments supplemented by limited equity positions. We strive to deliver long-term, predictable, income-generating returns that likely outpace what an under-resourced executive management team can achieve in isolation.
3A Partners will deliver operational, reporting and compliance services across the full breadth of needs for an SBIC program. Our qualitative and quantitative underwriting process will cover all major components of structuring an appropriate risk/return balance, including:
Portfolio Construction
Funds with a foundation built upon quality credit managers with multi-year capital commitment pacing.
Underwriting & Diligence
Qualitative and quantitative underwriting process covers major components of structuring an appropriate risk/return balance.
Diversification
Multiple fund commitments resulting in hundreds of discrete positions across industries and geographies.
Regulatory Compliance
Compliance program designed to comply with federal securities laws, along with SBA monitoring of each underlying SBIC.
How can we help?
Our team is happy to help answer your questions. Please fill out the form below. Upon receiving your message, we will work quickly to schedule an appointment so we can get to know you and help you achieve your goals.
Locations
Columbus
8940 Lyra Dr., Suite 250
Columbus, OH 43240
Austin
1250 S. Capital of Texas Highway, Bldg. 2, Suite 600
Austin, TX 78746
IMPORTANT NOTICE: 3A Partners does not solicit or offer financial services through any websites or messaging services like Text or WhatsApp. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent 3A Partners in this way, do not engage. Your safety and trust are our top priorities.
*SEC registration does not imply a certain level of skill or training.