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Investment Management

More Than Portfolio Management.

Successful investing is about more than selecting investments. It's about building a portfolio that supports your goals, aligns with your risk tolerance, and fits within a comprehensive financial plan. We create and manage diversified, tax-conscious portfolios designed to support your goals through changing markets and life events.

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Fiduciary

As fiduciaries, we are obligated to place our clients' interests first and disclose material conflicts of interest.

Fee-Only

Compensated directly by clients. We do not receive commissions from product providers, which helps reduce certain conflicts of interest.

CFP® · CFA · CPA

A team that includes professionals with advanced credentials across financial planning, tax and investment management.

NAPFA

Members of the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA), an organization that promotes fee-only financial planning and high professional and ethical standards.

Local Roots

Based in Jupiter, Florida, serving clients throughout Palm Beach and Martin Counties and across the United States.

Investment Philosophy

Built on Evidence.
Not Predictions.

We believe markets generally do a good job of incorporating available information into prices. Rather than trying to predict market movements or identify winning investments, our approach is grounded in a few core principles:

  • Historically, patient, long-term investing has been associated with more favorable outcomes than frequent trading.
  • Broad diversification can help manage risk without relying on market forecasts.
  • Asset allocation should be driven by your goals, risk tolerance, and financial plan.
  • Investment costs can affect long-term outcomes and should be managed thoughtfully.
  • Evidence-based tilts may be incorporated where appropriate to complement broad diversification.
  • Maintaining discipline during changing market conditions is an important part of long-term investing.

Focused on What We Can Control

Markets are unpredictable. Our investment process focuses on the factors we can control: building diversified portfolios, keeping investment costs low, managing taxes thoughtfully, and maintaining discipline through changing markets. These principles guide our portfolio management process.

Broad Diversification

Diversified portfolios across asset classes and global markets, designed to align with each client's goals, risk tolerance, and financial plan.

Low-Cost Implementation

Primarily implemented using ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) and other cost-conscious investment vehicles to help manage investment expenses.

Tax-Efficient Management

Tax-aware portfolio management, including asset location and coordination with broader tax planning strategies when appropriate.

Long-Term Discipline

Staying focused on long-term goals and helping clients avoid reactive decisions based on short-term market noise.

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Clients Who May Benefit from Our Approach

We typically work with investors who value a disciplined, long-term approach to investing. While every situation is different, our investment management services may be a good fit if:

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  • You prefer a professionally managed portfolio built around diversification rather than attempts to predict market movements.
  • You have significant assets across multiple accounts and want them managed as a coordinated portfolio rather than as separate investments.
  • You value ongoing tax-aware investment management and coordination with broader tax planning strategies when appropriate.
  • You're approaching or in retirement and want your portfolio managed in the context of your income needs and long-term goals.
  • You've experienced a major liquidity event such as a business sale, inheritance, or retirement and want a disciplined plan for investing the proceeds.
  • You value an advisor who can help you stay focused on your long-term strategy when markets become volatile.

Our investment management relationships typically begin at $750,000 of investable assets.

Our Investment Management Process

Thoughtful portfolio management starts with a plan. Our process is designed to create a clear investment strategy, implement it thoughtfully, and manage it with discipline over time.

1

We Build the Plan

We work to understand your goals, priorities, time horizon, and tolerance for risk.

2

We Define the Strategy

We create a written Investment Policy Statement that establishes the framework for investment decisions.

3

We Implement the Portfolio

We construct a diversified portfolio designed to align with your objectives while considering taxes, costs, and other relevant factors.

4

We Provide Ongoing Stewardship

We monitor your portfolio on an ongoing basis, rebalance when appropriate, consider tax-management opportunities, and make adjustments as your goals, circumstances, and investment strategy evolve.

Let's See If We're a Good Fit

A Disciplined Approach.
A Personal Relationship.

The most successful advisory relationships are built on trust, clarity, and a shared commitment to a long-term plan. We'll take the time to understand your goals, priorities, and financial circumstances while helping you evaluate whether our approach aligns with your needs and expectations.

Call Us Directly (561) 491-0231
Monday–Friday · Jupiter, Florida
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Common Questions

Investment Management FAQs

What is your investment philosophy?

Our investment philosophy is centered on broad diversification, thoughtful asset allocation, cost-conscious implementation, tax-aware investing, and long-term discipline.

What investments do you use?

We primarily implement portfolios using Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) ETFs and other low-cost investment vehicles that provide broad exposure across asset classes and global markets.

How do you determine the right portfolio for me?

We primarily implement portfolios using Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA) ETFs and other cost-conscious investment vehicles that provide diversified exposure across asset classes and global markets.

We use DFA funds in many client portfolios because they provide diversified exposure, competitive costs, and an investment approach grounded in academic research. The specific investments used in a portfolio depend on each client's circumstances and investment objectives.

How do you manage taxes within the portfolio?

Tax considerations are incorporated throughout the investment process. Depending on your circumstances, this may include tax-efficient investment selection, asset location strategies, tax-loss harvesting opportunities, and coordination with broader tax planning efforts.

What is an Investment Policy Statement (IPS)?

An Investment Policy Statement is a written document that outlines your investment objectives, target asset allocation, risk tolerance, and portfolio guidelines. It serves as the framework for ongoing investment decisions and helps keep the portfolio aligned with your long-term goals.

What happens during market downturns?

Market declines are a normal part of investing. During periods of volatility, we focus on helping clients remain aligned with their long-term plan, maintain appropriate diversification, and avoid emotional decisions that can negatively impact outcomes.

Do you try to time the market?

During periods of volatility, we focus on helping clients remain aligned with their long-term plan, maintain appropriate diversification, and avoid reactive decisions driven by short-term market movements.

Is investment management included with financial planning?

Yes. We believe investment decisions should be made within the context of a comprehensive financial plan. Our investment management and planning processes are designed to work together.

What is the minimum investment required?

Our investment management relationships typically begin at $750,000 of investable assets. We may make exceptions in certain circumstances.