Rene Casis

Provides investment advice

ACIM uses a variety of methods of analysis and investment strategies in managing their clients’ assets. These methods of analysis and strategies are generally designed for strategic, long-term investing. Most client portfolios managed by the firm pursue an investment strategy using an equity, fixed income, alternative or multi-asset approach.

Provides brokerage services

Functions as a College/University

FIAM utilizes a variety of methods of security analysis to select investments, including fundamental, quantitative, technical and macro-economic analysis in managing client accounts. The firm's global research resources include seasoned, sector-focused fundamental analysts covering industry sectors across the US and global markets as well as quantitative and technical portfolio managers and analysts.

NCRAM is an analyst-driven investment boutique management firm that specializes in below investment-grade credit. The firm employs a fundamental bottom-up approach, although top-down perspectives are also incorporated and can contribute to their bottom-up views while also contributing to the risk posture and sector weightings of the portfolios. NCRAM sells an investment once it appreciates above fair value, if its fundamentals deteriorate, or if an opportunity with a superior ratio between risk and reward is presented. Portfolio managers make investment decisions for each portfolio based on the investment objectives, policies, practices and other relevant investment considerations applicable to that portfolio. Both credit analysts and the portfolio manager are involved in sell decisions.

BFA uses various investment strategies and methods of analysis implemented by BlackRock’s Investment Group. The firm utilizes fixed-income strategies that are actively managed, model or index based. Their equity platform includes a broad range of products that vary according to investment style, market-cap, and geography. For cash management portfolios, the investment process emphasizes safety and liquidity over yield. Their alternative mandates focus on sourcing and managing high-alpha investments with lower correlation to public markets and developing a holistic approach to address client needs in alternatives investing. They also have Multi-Asset and Index mandates.