Bespoke compliance support for private funds
Who We Serve
We build long-term partnerships with our clients across a broad range of private fund strategies, including private equity, real estate, private credit, CLOs, venture capital and digital assets. Our clients value our expertise and proactive guidance.
Services We Provide
We provide both ongoing compliance support and project-based services tailored to your needs. Our services are designed to grow with our clients, providing the appropriate levels of support as they expand and increase their AUM and product offerings. We are your strategic partner.
General Compliance Services
We provide compliance and regulatory services for both registered and exempt reporting advisers, helping firms navigate evolving SEC regulations, industry standards, and state-level requirements such as Regulation S-P and CA SB 164 (Fair Investment Practices by Venture Capital Companies). Our general services include:
Annual compliance reviews and risk assessments
Form ADV and Form PF filing assistance
SEC adviser registration support
CTA and CPO registration and compliance assistance
Compliance Manual preparation, review and updates
Marketing materials reviews
Compliance training programs
Outsourced Chief Compliance Officer (OCCO) services
SEC examination support
Specialty Services
We provide specialized compliance services for private fund advisers with complex or growth-oriented needs:
State and local lobbying law compliance
Pay-to-play guidance
Fund launch services
We also partner with advisers undergoing mergers or acquisitions, assisting with the resulting compliance, operational and regulatory integration challenges.
Our Story
Our name takes inspiration from the historic San Francisco neighborhood surrounding Alamo Square, a park that served as a refuge for many residents after the 1906 earthquake. The neighborhood is filled with well-maintained and preserved Victorian homes, including an 1894 Queen Anne Victorian owned by our founder. We appreciate the ornate details and quality craftsmanship that have allowed these homes to stand the test of time.
Like these stately homes, we believe that compliance programs for private fund advisers should be built to last. An effective compliance program requires strong underlying architecture to provide a framework that supports an adviser’s long-term success. Effective compliance programs are crafted and tailored for an adviser’s strategy and business. They are not based on generic cookie-cutter forms.
Just as these homes should be thoughtfully updated and modernized, compliance programs should evolve with regulatory and industry developments and as an adviser grows. We help advisers translate regulatory requirements into practical solutions that business teams can implement efficiently while maintaining a strong culture of compliance with operational flexibility.
Meet the Founder
Alamo Square Advisors was founded by Sonia Gioseffi. She has over 20 years of experience working with private fund managers across a variety of strategies. Previously, she was a partner in the investment management groups of Dechert LLP and K&L Gates LLP. In these roles, she advised managers on fund formation matters and provided ongoing regulatory advice. Sonia also has extensive experience related to pay-to-play and lobbying regulations. Prior to founding Alamo Square Advisors, she was a partner at another compliance firm, working with private fund managers on their compliance needs. She is a frequent speaker at industry events, providing guidance on regulatory developments.
Sonia obtained her B.A. at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where she double majored in Environmental Studies and Economics. She has a J.D. and a LL.M. (International Law) from Cornell Law School.
Contact Us
If you would like to discuss our compliance services, we would love to hear from you!