“I have worked with HC Associates on several projects and found them highly reliable, practical and efficient. HC combines a solid combination of consulting and technical knowledge with a real-world understanding of the operational challenges growing investment firms face. HC was helpful both in negotiating highly technical contracts and legal agreements and in evaluating operational controls and processes. HC brought to the job both an entrepreneurial sensitivity that was key in understanding our organization and a comprehensive understanding of institutional process and best practice. On top of that, they’re a pleasure to work with.”

-CFO of Multi-Billion Dollar Asset Manager

“HC Associates was proficient at focusing our energies on exactly what we needed.  Leveraging HC's expertise and service provider network allowed us to save time and money on the initial start up phase of our business."

-Chief Operating Officer, Multi-Strategy Global Hedge Fund

“HC Associates was instrumental in developing a long term strategic plan to manage our financing costs. The result was a significant savings to our funds and a best practices approach which we can utilize year over year. HC's education of our staff was an additional benefit which has made a positive difference to our organization.”

-Chief Financial Officer of a Long/Short International Hedge Fund

“HC’s staff has been in the Prime Brokerage and Hedge Fund business for quite some time and brings a wealth of experience to HC clientele. HC approaches problems and find solutions from all sides of the equation to include service, financing, legal and operations. In my extensive years working in the securities industry this is extremely rare and greatly appreciated as this engenders a deep sense of realism that one does not regularly encounter with service providers. Like myself, HC's clients (past and present) rave about his attention to detail, vast knowledge and excellent service. I completely recommend using HC in the alternative investment management consultant space.”

-Managing Director of Top-Tier Global Asset Manager

“HC has hard-working professionals who have a comprehensive knowledge of all operational aspects of the alternative investment business. HC’s consultant services was an invaluable resource to help build out our operational infrastructure.”

-Chief Operating Officer for Convertible Arbitrage Hedge Fund

“HC Associates is staffed by savvy industry professionals with broad based experience in and around the alternative investment industry both on the buy and sell side.”

-Managing Director of Top-Tier Prime Broker

“My firm hired HC to provide start-up assistance for a hedge fund launch. HC brought a wealth of knowledge and expertise from start to finish. The guidance provided was comprehensive and enhanced my firm's competitive positioning. I highly recommend HC’s service without reservation.”

-Founder, Portfolio Manager of Market Neutral Hedge Fund Manager

“HC is a highly motivated, intelligent, super force. HC is also extremely knowledgeable about their industry. Because of that, I feel especially honored that they entrusted my firm in the creation of polished marketing messages. In so doing, HC accomplished two objectives: producing high-quality communication materials AND freeing-up extra time to spend on business-building and other entrepreneurial activities.”

-Marketing and Industry Consultant

“HC Associates is an outstanding financial services consulting firm providing assistance to financial institutions in all stages of their lifecycles. I have had the privilege of working directly with Carl Versella and his partner, Edward Tedeschi since the mid 1980's. Their expertise, integrity and reliability are amongst the best in the business.”

-Financial Services Consulting Firm