A Tailored Approach to Financial Communications

We combine deep markets fluency and a boutique approach with the reach and resources of Edelman, the world's leading communications firm. We bring together financial communications, investor relations, media strategy, digital engagement, public affairs, and stakeholder communications to deliver solutions tailored to your situation.

Our multidisciplinary teams operate globally in all major U.S. and international markets including:

New York City • London • Washington, D.C. • Chicago • Los Angeles • San Francisco • Dallas • Austin • Nashville • Atlanta • Houston • Abu Dhabi • Dubai • Frankfurt • Cologne • Hong Kong • Mumbai • Tokyo • Singapore • and more

  • 250 Financial Communications Advisors
  • 25+ Markets
  • $20 Trillion in Clients' AUM

Areas of Expertise

 

Asset Management

We are recognized as a leading advisor to asset management firms, with our clients managing more than $20 trillion in assets collectively.

 

Banking

Our dedicated team of experts partners with commercial and investment banks to strengthen reputations, communicate complex financial stories, and build trust with stakeholders.

 

Insurance

We partner with insurers, reinsurers, brokers, insurtechs, and insurance services providers to strengthen stakeholder trust and communicate complex business stories with clarity.

 

Private Capital

We integrate the expertise of dedicated teams across industry verticals to provide comprehensive support to private capital firms and portfolio companies.

 

Venture Capital

We are a hands-on partner that helps build powerful brands for VC firms and underscore their investment philosophy, value-added services, and track record.

 

Commercial Real Estate

Our specialized team works with commercial real estate owners-operators, developers, commercial real estate advisors, real estate financers, and REITS.

 

Digital Assets

We support clients across the digital asset and blockchain ecosystem, including centralized and decentralized firms, early to late-stage companies and multi-national corporations.

 

Fintech

Our team brings deep expertise in financial services, technology, and public policy to advise leading fintech firms on how to evolve, promote, and protect their reputations.

Financial Services Capabilities

Media Relations

Our always-on newsroom approach positions clients as consistent and credible voices with key media outlets. From corporate news to real-time commentary, we leverage varied storytelling tactics to boost media exposure and create a constant presence among target audiences.

Media and Presentation Training

We provide extensive media coaching with former broadcasters and print journalists, facilitate simulated interview experiences with real-time feedback, and focus on presentation techniques to ensure executives are prepared for a variety of press scenarios and can present in an impactful and confident manner.

Crisis and Issues Management

We prepare for and mitigate reputational issues and crises, including providing counsel on response strategy, messaging, spokesperson preparation, and the development of communications playbooks for a wide range of scenarios.

Regulatory Affairs and Policy Communications

Our team of crisis and public affairs experts help clients anticipate, prepare for, and mitigate reputational concerns, including complex litigation communications, advocacy, and issues management campaigns.

Executive Positioning

Our executive visibility programs are designed to elevate C-Suite executives and subject matter experts to build awareness through thought leadership, event activation, and social media amplification.

Digital Strategy and Integrated Content Creation

We enhance and extend the reach of communications strategies through integrated, emerging digital platforms and tactics spanning multiple channels.

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