Planningwith results

ESW Financial Group offers services to Endowments, Trusts and Foundations providing investment policy development and performance measurement services. ESW serves as independent investment advisor to defined benefit and defined contribution plans.  A well drafted Investment Policy Statement is essential for success. Our advisors have the skills and knowledge to assist in drafting comprehensive Investment Policy Statements, and to also review existing Statements.

On an ongoing basis, ESW prepares formal quarterly performance reports for our clients; comparing performance against pre-established benchmarks. We are always accountable. These reports give us a fair assessment of whether alternative investments are appropriate given their goals, objectives and risk tolerance.

Our Investment Management Consulting Process

Phase 1  Analyze your current position and future needs

• Review current investment situation
• Establish investment goals and objectives

1. Time horizon
2. Risk tolerance
3. Identify target rate of return
4. Income/liquidity

Phase 2 Determine optimum asset allocation; Create investment policy

• Prepare asset allocation study which reflects appropriate Risk/Return ratio
• Policy statement prepared

1. Stated goals and objectives
2. Selected asset classes
3. Strategic asset allocation
4. Performance measurement criteria
5. Manager/mutual fund selection criteria
6. Review procedures for managers

Phase 3 Implement your investment strategy

• Establish search criteria
• Search/Select individual managers/funds
• Manager/Fund due diligence
• Negotiate/select custodian and manager fee arrangement
• Oversee implementation

Phase 4 Portfolio review, Performance Analysis and Rebalance

• Periodic performance reporting and review
• Review manager activities
• Re-balance portfolio to target asset allocation
• Retain/replace managers