“What should I invest in?”
“Should I buy or sell?”
“Is my portfolio allocated properly?”
“How can I make my savings last?”
“How much risk am I taking?”

Emphasizing the Client Experience.

Successful investing requires our attention to a range of principles, while at the same time demanding we filtering out the day-to-day noise that can weaken resolve and derail the finest of plans. We seek to partner with clients in achieving their long-term goals by providing a source of definition for financial objectives, reason amidst the daily din and motivation against fiscal challenge

Sound advice also takes into account that investing can be a lived experience. The distress investors feel during those days, weeks or even months when the market is going down is real. That stress seems far more real than reasoned arguments about capital markets and long run returns.

When markets fall and emotions rise, investors can make poor decisions. Likewise, it can be tempting to chase returns or feel invincible when markets have big runs. One of our key roles as advisors is to make sure you keep a steady course when the bears or the bulls appear disproportionately large.

We strive to relieve you of the complexities of investment. In a way, investing can be quite simple; however issues like management costs, trading fees, taxes on gains, liquidity, ease of transfer to successors and issues surrounding required minimum distributions are often overlooked. Attending to apparently small details can make a significant difference in your financial outcome over the long run.

In addition to investment advice, you can count on timely, clear communication. We understand that accessibility, responsiveness and attentiveness to your concerns are key to your investment experience.

We also know that educated investors are more likely to worry less so they can get on with what matters most in life.

Finally, we are fiduciaries. That means we are on your side. We put your interests first and are accountable as stewards of your wealth. Ultimately, we work with you, not just as advisor and investor but as partners collaborating for your financial success.

Seeking to earn your trust.

We seek to earn your trust every day. We understand that trust can be fostered through clear and candid review of your evolving financial circumstances and our plans to help you target your near- and long-term financial goals.

To that end, our Advisors will reach out regularly to discuss matters related to your financial future and to candidly assess the performance of the financial plan relative to your goals.

Further, our Investment Team meantime offers regular commentary to ensure clients are informed of material factors influencing investment positioning and performance. Please head over to our “Insights” page to review our recent observations on market activity and investment performance.

Each decision we make must prioritize your interests as a client. That is the nature of a fiduciary obligation. To support that objective, we have designed our organization to achieve the following goals:

GREATER INDEPENDENCE

Our investment options are not part of a brokerage firm with in-house products and services to sell; we are able to provide clients with objective guidance on which investments will best meet their needs.

INTERESTS ALIGNED WITH YOURS

Our compensation is based on a percentage of assets under management, therefore our success is directly linked to that of our clients.

ACCOUNTABILITY AND FOCUS

As a Registered Investment Advisor, we are registered with the Securities Exchange Commission and are regulated by the Investment Advisors Act of 1940, we have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of our clients. Of course, we’d observe those priorities even if we weren’t required to as we strongly believe that in doing so we only enhance our ability to succeed in helping you achieve your long-term financial goals. And that’s the only measure appropriate for us to judge our own achievements.

VALUES WE SEEK TO UPHOLD

We are fiduciaries.

You are our first priority. We’re committed to doing what’s best for those we serve.

We are transparent.

We make sure your questions are answered and you are apprised of all relevant information

We stay engaged.

Your plan needs to be monitored and you need to stay informed about the issues that affect you.

We are responsive.

We’re in the business of developing lifelong relationships. Your concerns are our concerns and they deserve attention.

We are accessible.

Your advisor is a phone call away. The firm’s investment team is a walk down the hall.

PURPOSE

We impart clarity.

With clarity, we can accurately identify where your finances stand today, where you are headed tomorrow, and how you are going to get there.

We instill confidence.

Confidence means you worry less and spend more energy on the things that truly matter.

We lend an attentive ear.

When we understand your goals, passions and values, we can develop plans, support your commitment and share in your successes.

We offer comprehensive planning.

We can help you manage the breadth of your financial portfolio.

We provide team-based solutions.

You deserve expertise. Our team of specialists work in a range of areas across four planning areas.

COMMUNICATION

We engage in regular reviews.

You can expect a phone call or a meeting on a regular basis so we can exchange relevant information.

We provide useful technology.

You deserve information at your fingertips. We provide the tools you need to find out how your accounts are performing at any given time.

We keep you up to date.

You can expect detailed evaluations of how markets have performed and a review of the issues that merit attention going forward.

We host client seminars.

Education is an important part of what we do. With knowledge, you can ask the right questions and have greater confidence in the choices you make.

We listen to client feedback.

We are always looking to improve our service. In fact, if you’d like to offer input on our business – or even this website – please feel free to send us a note.