Chase Investment Counsel Wins Web Marketing Association “Best Investment Website” Award for 2021

“Chase Investment Counsel is pleased to have its website recognized as the Best Investment website 2021 by the Web Marketing Association.  The website was evaluated on its design, ease of use, copywriting, interactivity, use of technology, innovation, and content.

In redesigning our website, we primarily focused on delivering comprehensive, and timely, investment content for our clients and shareholders through a digital platform which can expand over time.  Key to the site’s development and functionality for investors was the successful collaboration of the marketing expertise of Sondhelm Partners and the industry expertise within Chase Investment Counsel.  Working together to help investors navigate wealth and investment management, we leveraged each other’s strengths to identify, develop, and deliver dynamic content through an interactive, user-friendly, and aesthetically pleasing website.

It is an honor to have the site recognized by a global organization.  We look forward to our continued collaboration and regularly providing investors with information they can use.”  Jennifer King, Chief Executive Officer, Corporate Secretary & Director, Chief Compliance Officer, Chase Investment Counsel

Alexandria, VA, September 10, 2021 – Chase Investment Counsel recently won the “Best Investment Website” award for the 25th annual International WebAward competition.

“This award recognizes Chase Investment Counsel as a leader in marketing and communications for wealth management firms,” said Jennifer L. King, Chase’s CEO. “Chase is proud to be associated with past esteemed winners, such as John Hancock, Standish Mellon, and Lending Club.”

“Chase Investment Counsel is committed to engaging with clients and prospects, and growing assets under management, through content and digital strategies,” said Dan Sondhelm, CEO of Sondhelm Partners. “The award acknowledges that Chase is building on its long-term strategic plan to gain visibility for its wealth management expertise.” Sondhelm Partners created and manages the website as part of Chase’s overall client engagement strategy.

The Web Marketing Association is an independent organization founded to evaluate and recognize the standard of excellence on the World Wide Web.

Judging criteria includes design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity, copywriting, and ease of use.

Websites were evaluated by an elite list of judges who are corporate, advertising, and financial industry professionals with a thorough understanding of best practices in website strategies. Companies represented include Blackrock, Answer Financial, Bank of Montreal, Discover Financial Group, Longboard Asset Management, Fidelity Investments, William O’Neil + Co., Wealth Management News Service, USA Network, Univision, Tyco International, TransUnion, The Kennedy Center, Salesforce, Progressive Media Group, and more.

Judges volunteered their valuable time, energy and expertise to help raise the standard of excellence of website development. The Web Marketing Association acknowledges their contributions and dedication making the WebAward Competition the premier annual contest for web developers and marketers.

About Chase Investment Counsel

Chase Investment Counsel is a boutique wealth management firm owned by the Chase family and employees. Derwood S. Chase, Jr. founded Chase Investment Counsel in 1957 to provide investment management to individuals and families throughout Virginia. During the firm’s 60-year history, multi-generational families have relied on Chase for investment advice. Chase Investment Counsel is proud of the durability of those relationships and its ability to help preserve and grow wealth over many economic and market cycles.

About Sondhelm Partners

Sondhelm Partners helps asset managers, mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds and private funds, wealth managers, and fintech companies attract investors and build brands through marketing, public relations, and sales strategies. Founded in 2016, the firm develops high performing websites that focus on generating new leads, visitor engagement, and actionable analytics that can be integrated with other digital and personal sales and marketing activities. Earlier this year, Sondhelm Partners built the award-winning websites for F/m Investments and F/m Funds.

For More Information

For more information, please email Dan Sondhelm or contact Chase Investment Counsel.