Consulting
The purpose of investment management consulting is to provide clients with a statistically tested asset allocation model based on their specific financial circumstances, to monitor their investments using recognized performance measurement standards, and to manage investment risk. This approach to investment management places the emphasis on the investment process rather than on investment products.
Role of a Consultant
(Our Pledge to You)
Assist in defining realistic investment goals
Establish asset allocation strategy
Evaluate tradeoffs between investment strategies
Evaluate money manager candidates
Analyze and interpret portfolio performance
Make recommendations about all the above
Provide research and analysis of topical issues
Assist in meeting new legal and fiduciary requirements
Facilitate communications between investors and money managers
Investment Consulting Process
Review – the basic financial information and demographics required for portfolio analysis and recommendations, set objectives, and develop a written investment policy statement.
Design – an investment strategy including asset allocation that is appropriate for the client’s personalized investment strategy.
Recommend – investment styles and options that are appropriate for a client’s asset allocation and investment strategy.
Evaluate – investment management options that can meet client’s objectives and help them select those that match goals.
Monitor – the progress of the portfolio through time and recommend adjustments or reallocations when circumstances warrant – i.e. change in Investment Policy Statement (IPS) or market conditions.
