Investment management firms run differently to brokerages. The core aspect to these services is that the professional investment managers use their discretion to make investment decisions. As a client of an investment management firm you will go through a rigorous client on boarding process (just like a brokerage firm) to understand your investment goals, understanding of the services being used, risk profile, angering to the investment mandate and allowing the service to manage your equity portfolio. The sign up with the service may seem long winded but it's in your best interest to ensure the service is suitable and appropriate for you. In reality, it's not a long winded process at all. Once you agree to the services offered then you will only be updated on the on-going account data and portfolio reporting in a timely manner. This means no phone calls to disrupt your day-to-day activities and allows the professionals to focus on your portfolio.
Investment management firms usually have specific portfolios with a track record, into which you can invest your capital according to you appetite for risk. These portfolios will focus on specific securities, economies, risk and type of investing (income, capital growth or balanced). All of this would be discussed prior or during the application process.
Another method used by investment management firms is different strategies implemented by their portfolio managers. These strategies are systematic and go through thorough analysis before investment decisions are made.
Our investment approach applies thoughtful market insights to deliver enhanced after-tax, total portfolio returns while minimizing risk. As part of our vision to provide excellent service and quality investment management expertise, we have recently partnered with UBS Financial Services. UBS is as an acknowledged worldwide leader in investment research and provides Guaranty clients with resources including capital market assumptions, research and asset allocation strategies which can be designed to adhere to your individual risk tolerance.