SEC Filing Services for Institutional Investment Managers
Trusted SEC filing services and EDGAR filing agent support since 1999. ACN Solutions works with institutional investment managers, compliance firms, and law firms to prepare and submit SEC filings accurately, efficiently, and on time.
We primarily act as a filing agent, handling the preparation, review, and submission of filings to the SEC’s EDGAR system. In select cases, we also offer self-service online applications for firms that prefer to manage filings in-house using purpose-built technology.
ACN supports thousands of filings annually across institutional managers and compliance firms.
Our Services
SEC Filing Services That Reduce Workload and Improve Accuracy
ACN provides technology-enabled SEC filing services designed to reduce internal workload while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and accountability.
Our experienced team prepares EDGAR-ready filings based on information provided by our clients, applies SEC technical requirements, and submits filings on their behalf. Clients receive clear proof documents for review prior to submission.
While this page provides a high-level overview of our services, each filing type links to a dedicated page with additional detail.
Form
13F
Quarterly Form 13F Holdings Report filed by institutional managers with over $100M in 13F Securities under management.
Form
13H
An SEC form required under Exchange Act Rule 13h-1 as part of the SEC's large trader reporting system.
Schedule
13G
Schedule filed to report acquisition of beneficial ownership of 5% or more of a class of equity securities.
Form
D
Official notice of an offering of securities that is made without registration under the Securities Act.
Form SHO
In October 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) introduced Rule 13f-2 and Form SHO, setting a new standard for transparency in short-selling activities by institutional investment managers.
Form
N-PX
Annual Report of Proxy Voting Record of Institutional Investment Managers and Registered Management Investment Companies.
EDGAR Next
The SEC’s new EDGAR Next access model is changing how filers log in, manage accounts, and assign filing authority. If you’re responsible for EDGAR compliance, staying ahead of these changes is critical.
Forms
3, 4 & 5
Statement of initiation or changes in beneficial ownership of securities, as required by federal securities laws.
How Our SEC Filing Services Work
Our Filing Agent Process
1. Send Us Your Information
Provide holdings data, proxy voting records, transaction details, or source documents.
2. We Prepare the Filing
Our team prepares the EDGAR-ready filing using ACN’s proprietary systems, applying SEC formatting rules and validation checks.
3. Review & Approval
You receive proof documents to review and approve before submission.
4. We File With the SEC
ACN submits the filing to EDGAR and confirms acceptance.
Technology That Supports Our Filing Services
The ACN App
ACN’s proprietary platform supports our filing services by streamlining data validation, formatting, and XML generation. This technology allows our team to deliver faster turnaround and consistent accuracy across filings.
For firms that prefer to manage certain filings internally, the ACN App is also available as a self-service solution for Form 13F and Schedule 13G filings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes ACN different from other SEC filing services?
ACN combines experienced filing agents with proprietary technology to deliver faster turnaround and lower operational friction than traditional filing agents, while maintaining the accountability and review standards that self-service platforms do not provide.
Do you work with compliance and law firms?
Yes. ACN works with institutional investment managers as well as compliance and law firms that either outsource filings entirely or use ACN’s technology to handle filings in-house.
What is your typical turnaround time?
Turnaround times vary by filing type. Many Form 13F filings are completed within 24 hours once data is received and approved.
The ACN App.
An Easier Way to File.
Streamline compiling and submitting reports to EDGAR - directly from your web browser. The ACN App's solution suite is the premier choice for Form 13F & Schedule 13G/D submissions.