Prospr Aligned, a leading consulting partner for institutional investors, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) yesterday, celebrating the launch of The Frontier Economic Fund (NYSE: AKAF) and marking a significant milestone in empowering investors to align their investments with their values.

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Members of Prospr Aligned, Vident, and leaders from Alaska celebrate at the NYSE closing bell on July 2, 2025.

“Ringing the bell at the NYSE is a proud moment for our team and for everyone who helped bring this fund to life,” said Derek Kreifels, CEO of Prospr Aligned. “It represents more than a launch, it’s a step toward a future where capital supports communities, jobs, and long-term prosperity.”

The Frontier Economic Fund (AKAF) is a new investment vehicle focused on companies driving sustainable growth, local job creation, and long-term investment across Alaska. It tracks 137 companies with meaningful operations, workforce presence, and capital investment in the state.

"Alaska has always delivered for the country. Now we are offering a way for Alaskans, and anyone who believes in the state’s potential, to invest back into the future of this incredible region," said Kreifels.

Leaders from Alaska and Vident Asset Management, the ETF fund’s asset manager and index creator, were also in attendance for the occasion. To learn more, visit https://thealaskaetf.com/

At Prospr Aligned, our mission is to empower investors to align their investments with their values—taking back control and amplifying their voice to ensure capital is used with integrity, not ideology. As a leading consulting partner for institutional investors, we deliver tailored business solutions that reflect client’s values without compromising fiduciary excellence. We believe true prosperity is built on alignment—where every dollar reflects your values and where fiduciary duty is upheld. In short, we work to focus investors capital on returns, not politics.

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Prospr Aligned, a leading consulting partner for institutional investors, rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) yesterday, celebrating the launch of The Frontier Economic Fund (NYSE: AKAF).