Gemini Fund Services�is doing all it can to kick its sales and distribution up a notch.

The servicer has just hired Kyle Thorberg to serve as an internal wholesaler. He will be responsible for qualifying leads for the sales team.

Gemini has also transitioned Skyler Steinke, formerly an internal wholesaler, to a new role as assistant vice president of business development overseeing the southern region. Assistant vice presidents of business development Jace Schuppan and Chris Walker oversee the northeastern and western regions, respectively.

These three external wholesalers will be responsible for engaging with prospects generated by Thorberg.

Thorberg was most previously an account manager at Gemini�s sister company, Orion Advisor Services, LLC (Orion), a portfolio accounting service provider.

The moves are the latest step in Gemini's efforts to bolster its distribution function, as outlined to MFWire earlier this month.

Here is the press release:

Company Press Release
GEMINI ADDS KYLE THORBERG AS INTERNAL WHOLESALER
� Expanded Sales Team Will Grow Client Base and Deliver More Efficient Client Service

� HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. � August 1, 2013 � Gemini Fund Services, LLC (Gemini), an engaged partner to independent advisors as a provider of comprehensive, pooled investment solutions, has expanded its sales team with the addition of Kyle Thorberg as an Internal Wholesaler. His appointment is part of Gemini�s efforts to restructure its sales team in order to better serve customers and expand its national client base.

� Mr. Thorberg is based in Omaha, Neb., and reports to Eddie Lund, Vice President of Business Development at Gemini. He is responsible for qualifying leads for the sales team. Mr. Thorberg was most recently an Account Manager at Gemini�s sister company, Orion Advisor Services, LLC (Orion), a premier portfolio accounting service provider. Prior to joining Orion, he spent eight years as a Seller Risk Senior Agent at PayPal.

� �Gemini is consistently adding committed and skilled professionals to continue providing our advisor partners with the full-service assistance they need to bring their pooled investment vehicles to market,� said Andrew Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Gemini. �Kyle will play a vital role in expanding our client base and coverage by generating more leads for our sales team in every region of the U.S.�

� Gemini has also transitioned Skyler Steinke, formerly an Internal Wholesaler, to a new role as Assistant Vice President of Business Development overseeing the Southern region. Assistant Vice Presidents of Business Development Jace Schuppan and Chris Walker oversee the Northeastern and Western regions, respectively. These three external wholesalers will be responsible for engaging with prospects procured by Mr. Thorberg, and consulting with them about launching their funds.

� As part of the sales team expansion, every member will have an enhanced role that focuses on his expertise. Mr. Thorberg will use his Salesforce.com proficiency to customize the enterprise cloud computing platform�s sales and customer relationship management (CRM) applications. Mr. Steinke will continue to grow Gemini�s social media presence. Mr. Schuppan will search for new business opportunities in external mutual fund trusts. Mr. Walker is in charge of expanding current partner relationships and developing new relationships.�

� �The restructuring of our sales team allows us to better maximize the specializations of each member and identify new growth channels,� said Mr. Lund. �Gemini is now at an ideal juncture to enhance our distribution capabilities for current and prospective clients to help their funds grow their assets.�

� For media inquiries, please contact Dana Taormina at 973-850-7305 or dtaormina@jcprinc.com. �

� About Gemini Fund Services, LLC

� Gemini Fund Services, LLC (www.geminifund.com) provides comprehensive, pooled investment solutions as an engaged partner to independent advisors. Gemini serves as a strategic partner and resource to advisors that want to bring their own, unique investment vehicles to market, including mutual funds, hedge funds, and alternative investments such as collective investment trusts. As a full-service firm, Gemini provides the administration, accounting, and technology that advisors need in order to launch and market successful products. With over 30 years of experience creating and servicing funds, Gemini brings years of industry knowledge and insight to help advisors achieve the vision of their product and deliver the most extensive range of turnkey solutions to clients.

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