Persistent Solutions | Institutional Investment Management

2 YEARS • $1B AUM • 95% SATISFACTION

Enduring capital.
Proven discipline.

We build persistent, risk-adjusted returns through institutional-grade processes and unwavering commitment to capital preservation.

Independent

Aligned

Transparent

1.0

Billion USD AUM

Reached January 2026

95%

Investor Satisfaction

Based on 2025 annual survey

+42.8

% Net Returns (Inception)

June 2024 – Present

0.92

Sharpe Ratio

Since inception

EST. 2024

We build capital that endures.

Persistent Solutions was founded on a simple principle: superior long-term results come from disciplined process, not market timing or excessive risk.

In just two years we have scaled to $1 billion in assets under management while delivering consistent, risk-adjusted performance and earning the trust of sophisticated investors and institutions.

Capital Preservation First

Downside protection is non-negotiable. We size positions and hedge with institutional rigor.

Process Over Prediction

Quantitative frameworks + experienced judgment. No hero trades.

True Alignment

Significant personal capital alongside investors. Transparent reporting. No hidden fees.

TRACK RECORD

Consistent. Measurable. Persistent.

All figures net of fees. Returns are time-weighted. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

Cumulative Growth of $10M

Since inception • June 2024

$14.28M

+42.8% Total Return

Period	Gross Return	Net Return	Volatility	Max Drawdown	Sharpe
Since Inception (Jun 2024)	+48.1%	+42.8%	11.4%	-7.2%	0.92
2025 (Full Year)	+27.4%	+24.1%	9.8%	-4.9%	1.18
2024 (Jun–Dec)	+16.3%	+14.9%	12.1%	-7.2%	0.71

Data as of January 31, 2026. Returns presented are for the flagship multi-strategy vehicle.

INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY

Four pillars. One outcome: persistence.

Rigorous Research

Bottom-up fundamental analysis combined with quantitative screening. Every position must pass multiple independent stress tests.

Dynamic Risk Management

Real-time position sizing, portfolio-level VaR, and scenario analysis. Drawdown limits are hard constraints, not suggestions.

Multi-Strategy Diversification

Equity long/short, credit, macro, and special situations. Low correlation across sleeves reduces overall portfolio volatility.

Radical Transparency

Monthly letters, quarterly calls, full position disclosure to qualified investors. No black boxes.

LEADERSHIP

Experienced operators. Aligned principals.

Elias R. Vance

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

20+ years in institutional asset management. Former PM at two multi-billion dollar hedge funds. Focus on building durable organizations and repeatable processes.

Timothy Karsch

Chief Financial Officer

Oversees all financial operations, investor reporting, and capital allocation frameworks. Architect of the firm’s robust middle- and back-office infrastructure that has supported rapid, controlled scaling to $1B AUM while maintaining institutional controls and 95% investor satisfaction.

CFO since inception • Deep expertise in fund administration & regulatory compliance

Dr. Lena Moreau, PhD

Head of Quantitative Strategies

Former quant researcher at a leading systematic hedge fund. PhD in Financial Engineering. Leads signal research, portfolio optimization, and risk model development.

Marcus Hale

Head of Investor Relations & Capital Development

20 years building long-term partnerships with endowments, foundations, and family offices. Focus on clear communication and alignment of interests.

INVESTOR VOICES

What our partners say.

"Persistent Solutions has delivered exactly what they promised: steady compounding with exceptional downside protection. Their transparency and monthly reporting are best-in-class. We increased our allocation after year one."

— Chief Investment Officer
Midwest University Endowment ($2.4B)

"The team’s discipline through 2025 volatility was impressive. No style drift, clear risk limits, and proactive communication. 95% satisfaction is no surprise — they genuinely treat investor capital as their own."

— Managing Director
Multi-Family Office, New York

"After two years we have full confidence in their process. The combination of quantitative rigor and experienced judgment has produced exactly the kind of persistent, low-drama returns our beneficiaries expect."

— Director of Investments
Private Foundation

Ready to build something that lasts?

We work with a limited number of sophisticated investors and institutions. If our philosophy and track record align with your objectives, we would welcome a conversation.