iCapital® Welcomes Top-Ranked Professional Golfer Sam Burns as Newest Global Brand Ambassador

Five-time PGA TOUR winner joins iCapital’s global brand ambassador program supporting high-performance athletes.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iCapital¹, the global fintech company shaping the future of investing, today announced a global brand ambassador partnership with Sam Burns, a five-time PGA TOUR winner and one of the world’s top-ranked professional golfers. As of the latest PGA TOUR profile available, Burns is ranked No. 11 in the Official World Golf Ranking, after climbing 14 spots from his year-end 2025 ranking of 25.

"We are proud to welcome Sam Burns as our newest global brand ambassador," said Lawrence Calcano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of iCapital. "Sam embodies the discipline, drive, and commitment to excellence that define elite athletes. His success on the course, strong character, and dedication to continuous improvement make him an outstanding addition to our program. We look forward to supporting him as he continues to compete and succeed at the highest level."

Burns will debut the iCapital brand logo on his chest at the FedEx St. Jude Championship starting today. He joins a growing roster of iCapital brand ambassadors and sports sponsorships, including Cameron Young, Will Zalatoris, Stefan Rogentin, and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. Together, these partnerships extend iCapital’s presence across premier global sports and reinforce the company’s alignment with athletes who embody excellence, high performance, and innovation.

“I am honored to partner with iCapital as a global brand ambassador,” said Sam Burns. "Their commitment to innovation, excellence, and driving results in the financial world mirrors the dedication and discipline required to perform at the highest level on the PGA TOUR. I look forward to representing iCapital on and off the course.”

A native of Shreveport, Louisiana, Burns turned professional in 2017 after playing college golf at Louisiana State University. He has established himself as one of the PGA TOUR’s most consistent competitors, with five career PGA TOUR victories, five top-10 finishes in the 2026 season, and strong performance rankings. Burns has also delivered standout performances on golf’s biggest tournaments, including a runner-up finish at the 2026 U.S. Open, a third-place finish at the 2026 Open Championship, and a top-10 finish at the 2026 Masters Tournament, according to published tournament result summaries and player profile data.

In addition to his achievements on the course, Burns has demonstrated a commitment to service and community. He has supported Compassion International’s Fill the Stadium initiative, which helps children and families living in poverty in the wake of COVID-19.

About iCapital

iCapital is a global leader, shaping the future of global investing for financial advisors, wealth managers, asset managers, insurance carriers, and other industry participants. iCapital offers a diverse and complete range of non-traditional investment products on iCapital Marketplace, Enterprise Solutions, and both Technology and Data Services, designed to help drive better outcomes² for all participants in the ecosystem.

With strategic investment from leading alternative asset managers, wealth managers, and service providers globally, iCapital provides broad access, data connectivity, education, and research programs to advisors and their clients. Leveraging AI and machine learning for digital identity (KYC/AML), iCapital supports compliant and secure investment lifecycle processes.

iCapital’s end-to-end platform manages the lifecycle of non-traditional investment products, making it easier to learn about, buy, manage, and integrate alternative assets, structured investments, and annuities and insurance products into portfolios, driving growth, scale, and efficiency. Our solution(s) can be customized and offers specific modules as needed.

iCapital has nearly $1.2 trillion³ of assets serviced globally on its platform, including $327 billion in alternative platform assets, $311 billion in structured investments and annuities & insurance outstanding, and $563 billion in client assets reported on, and serves nearly 3,900 wealth management firms and 144,000 active financial professionals.

Headquartered in New York and Greenwich, CT, iCapital operates globally with 18 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, including Stamford, CT; Princeton, NJ; Salt Lake City, UT; Boca Raton, FL; Miami; Toronto; Zurich; London; Edinburgh; Abu Dhabi; Hong Kong; Singapore; Tokyo; Sydney; Jaipur; and an industry-leading R&D center in Lisbon. iCapital is recognized for its innovation and leadership, with accolades from Euromoney (World’s Best Technology Provider for Wealth Management), CNBC (World’s Top Fintech Companies), and Forbes Fintech 50.

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¹ iCapital, Inc., together with its affiliates, "iCapital"
² iCapital delivers better outcomes by streamlining financial operations, enhancing technology infrastructure, and empowering smarter decision-making through reporting and analytics.
³ As of June 30, 2026