Meraki Global Advisors has won Best Outsourced Trading Solution at the 2026 Hedge Fund Services Awards, US, hosted by With Intelligence.

Outsourced trading is our only business. Not a division, not a secondary offering — our entire firm exists to serve one side of the table, and that focus is what drives everything we do.

This recognition is especially meaningful because of the distinguished panel behind it: executives from some of the industry’s leading hedge fund managers. These professionals
understand firsthand what separates a great trading partner from a capable one, which makes this award particularly significant.

A firm built for one side of the table

We built Meraki on a simple principle: a manager should not have to give up control or sacrifice transparency to access a world-class trading desk. In fact, it should not feel outsourced at all.

Our traders function as a seamless extension of the investment team — augmenting the trading desk and infrastructure, operating with buy-side instinct, and ensuring every trade reflects the portfolio manager’s intent.

“Winning this award means a lot, but what it really validates is our model — one that no one else in this space is doing. We built Meraki around a simple conviction: outsourced trading
shouldn’t feel outsourced. Our traders integrate into each client’s investment process, they know the strategy, the counterparties, the systems, and they function as a true extension of the team.
Being recognized by fund managers who live on the other side of that relationship is exactly the validation we were after.”

— Benjamin Arnold, Founder, Meraki Global Advisors

What makes Integrated Trade Management Different

Not all outsourced trading models work the same way. The differences often come down to how closely the trading team works with the manager, how much control the manager retains, and how transparent the relationship is.

At Meraki, we call our approach Integrated Trade Management, and it has been our model since day one.

Traditional outsourced trading bundles trading with other business lines, where it often represents a fraction of overall revenue. The manager may gain additional resources, but
frequently at the cost of counterparty relationships and the tight alignment between the trading desk and investment team that generates alpha.

Integrated Trade Management works differently. Our traders work directly within the investment process, aligning with the manager’s strategy, systems, and workflows — while the manager retains full control over broker relationships and the decisions that matter most. With the industry’s lowest client-to-trader ratio, our traders know their clients deeply, and that depth shows in execution.

For a deeper look at our approach, Integrated Trade Management: A Superior Outsourced Trading Model explains the model in detail, while What Is Outsourced Trading? A Comprehensive Guide examines the broader landscape and how the models compare.

“I am incredibly proud of our team for taking home the win. Meraki was built by buy-side traders who understand the importance of transparency, control, and genuine partnership. Our traders are the backbone of this firm, and they bring exceptional skills and dedication to every client relationship. This award belongs to them.

Thank you to our clients and partners for the trust they place in us every day.”

— Mary McAvey, Director, Meraki Global Advisors

Winning this award for three consecutive years reflects something more than a single year performance; it reflects the consistency of our team and our unwavering commitment to the
model we have built from the start. Congratulations to all the firms recognized and shortlisted this year and thank you to With
Intelligence – S&P Global for the recognition