Financial Services Review: Specials Magazine

VStock Transfer has built a stellar reputation as an SEC-registered stock transfer firm that simplifies shareholder management and ensures seamless communication between companies and their investors. It provides a full suite of services for private companies, IPO candidates and publicly traded issuers on NASDAQ, NYSE American, and OTC Markets. The services extend to managing shareholder records, which includes the issuance, transfer and deposit of securities into brokerage accounts, along with supporting initial public offerings, financing events and various corporate actions. Setting VStock apart is its customer-first model. In an industry infamous for long wait times and poor communication, it has built a name for responsiveness. While many firms rely on automated systems, VStock insists on live support, ensuring that every company and shareholder has an expert they can reach directly. Accessibility extends all the way to the top management, reflecting its philosophy of being available whenever needed. The results of this model are tangible. Companies experience smoother IPO processes and fewer compliance headaches, while shareholders gain a clear understanding of their holdings. “Both companies and shareholders often need quite a bit of handholding, and that’s precisely why we’re here,” says Yoel Goldfeder, CEO. Goldfeder and Seth Farbman, chairman and co-founder, have spent years navigating the complexities of shareholder management and corporate compliance. During their time in the industry, they noticed that transfer agents were often slow and unresponsive, making it difficult for companies and shareholders. In 2010, they founded VStock with a clear mission to create a customer-focused, approachable and technologically advanced transfer agent that could guide companies and shareholders with clarity and care. The firm invested in web-based, state-of-the-art software that is modular and scalable. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, it allows VStock to create tailored service packages for each client, ensuring they receive exactly what they need without paying for unnecessary features. The process begins with a thorough onboarding. The dedicated team either coordinates directly with the prior transfer agent to collect records or works from the company’s existing files if they are engaging a transfer agent for the first time. All data is carefully validated before being uploaded into VStock’s secure system. From there, the approach is customized, whether sending welcome emails or activating secure shareholder portals..