PENSION FUNDS, ENDOWMENTS

AND FOUNDATIONS

Serving Illinois Public Funds For 30 Years

Independent, Objective & Transparent

Investment Consulting

We provide a full range of professional institutional advisory and consulting services for public safety pension fund investing. Working together, we develop an overall plan for the implementation, management and measurement of plan assets with an eye toward stated goals and objectives.

 

  • Asset Allocation
  • Investment Policy Statement
  • Manager Search
  • Performance Reporting
  • Board Meeting Attendance

Asset Management

After identifying the specific financial goals, tolerance for risk, investment time horizon, and tax situation of your pension fund, endowment or foundation, we construct and manage a portfolio tailored to meet your specific needs. Regularly scheduled reports transparently detail progress.

 

  • Equity – Dynamic Risk Management (DRM)
  • Sectors Strategy
  • Factors Strategy
  • Fixed Income
  • Global Balanced

NEWS AND BLOG

Plan Your Financial Future as You Do Your Health

Plan Your Financial Future as You Do Your Health

Just as your health changes over time, markets change even faster Ever hear the phrase, “your financial health?” A good way to appreciate planning your financial future is to see it as akin to maintaining your physical health. The parallels are instructive. If you...

Understanding the Investor Fear Index: the VIX

Understanding the Investor Fear Index: the VIX

The VIX has seen a downward trend so far in 2021 and for October Market pundits are always tripping over themselves trying to determine the exact direction and extent of the market’s future movements. And as we approach Halloween, the fittingly named “investor fear...

Avoid the Pain Trade When Stocks Hit New Highs

Avoid the Pain Trade When Stocks Hit New Highs

The pain of losing money is worse than the pain of missing out on gains Right now, stock markets are up smartly for the year, but this might not be the time to start buying. Remember that it is most dangerous to start investing at the peak, because every winning...