361 Capital Wins Two Advisor Communications Awards from the MFEA

DENVER, Nov. 10, 2016 -- 361 Capital is proud to have received two STAR Awards from the Mutual Fund Education Alliance (MFEA) at the annual awards ceremony recently held in Chicago. The STAR Awards recognize excellence in mutual fund marketing and communications to investors and intermediaries. Winners are selected from hundreds of entries judged by an industry panel of mutual fund marketing and communications executives.

361 Capital received awards in the following Advisor categories:

• Website recognized for site design, educational resources and ease of navigation.
• Social Media Campaign recognized for the effective use of social media channels to distribute the hugely popular Weekly Research Briefing which offers daily and weekly market insights, as well as other educational resources. (Twitter: @361Capital)

“We are thrilled to be recognized by the Mutual Fund Education Alliance in our first year of participation," said Senior Vice President and Director of Marketing Alexandra Seifert. "As a leader in liquid alternatives and other distinctive strategies, we understand the critical nature of education and are committed to providing industry-leading materials and resources to help advisors and their clients.”

One judge mentioned that the company offered, “Clever and well-executed content. It's clear that 361 Capital answered the bell when it comes to the challenges social media platforms present for our industry. The use of graphics, charts and tables is particularly effective.”

The national STAR Awards program recognizes excellence in marketing, communications and innovation in the asset management industry. Now in its 20th year, the MFEA STAR Awards program is the only competition of its kind, judged by industry professionals, and acknowledged by the media as an important barometer of excellence.

About 361 Capital

361 Capital is an award-winning boutique asset manager focused on delivering an array of distinctive strategies to institutions, advisors and their clients. Founded in 2001, the Firm specializes in creating innovative portfolio solutions using behavioral-driven, quantitative methods designed to monetize behavioral biases and market factors in order to pursue consistent alpha for client portfolios.

361 Capital is majority employee-owned with strategic investments from Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm and Lighthouse Investment Partners. For more information, call 866.361.1720 or visit 361capital.com.

Awards: WealthManagement.com 2016 Industry Awards, Winner & 2015 Industry Awards, Finalist: Alternatives Asset Manager, http://awards.wealthmanagement.com. The WealthManagement.com Industry Awards recognizes the alternatives asset manager that has made an ‘outstanding contribution’ in adding a new initiative/program or enhancing an existing platform that improves advisors’ understanding, usage, & portfolio management of alternatives.

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