Investment Advisory Services: Broker/Dealer Karl Schwab, CFA FTN Financial CMTA Conference April 22, 2004
Discussion Topics 1.Investment goals 2.Factors influencing investment decisions 3.Choosing the relationship 4.Portfolio management tools 5.What to expect from your “advisor”
Investment Goals Preservation of principal Protect Taxpayers Debt-holders Income Generation Fund ongoing services Cover debt service Meet emergency needs
Discussion Topics 1.Investment goals 2.Factors influencing investment decisions 3.Choosing the relationship 4.Portfolio management tools 5.What to expect from your “advisor”
Factors influencing investment decisions Current level of interest rates Cash flow and budget requirements Risk tolerances Investment policy – state and local laws External Influences
Discussion Topics 1.Investment goals 2.Factors influencing investment decisions 3.Choosing the relationship 4.Portfolio management tools 5.What to expect from your “advisor”
Choosing the relationship Active / Passive investment management Advisor “track record” Approval process and documentation
Choosing the relationship Pay as you go Sector specific research and information Strategies, ideas, and trade execution Compete for your transactions Broker / Dealer Direct Investment - Defined
Broker / Dealer Direct Investment MunicipalityBroker / Dealer Advice Trade
Choosing the relationship Market knowledge Product / Sector insight Closer to the market / can underwrite issues Independent of process Broker / Dealer Direct Investment - Advantages
Choosing the relationship Broker / Dealer Direct Investment - Advantages
Discussion Topics 1.Investment goals 2.Factors influencing investment decisions 3.Choosing the relationship 4.Portfolio management tools 5.What to expect from your “advisor”
Portfolio Management Tools Essential analytics Online portfolio tools Information to make the right decisions
Portfolio Management Tools Information to make the right decisions
Portfolio Management Tools Information to make the right decisions
Portfolio Management Tools Information to make the right decisions
Portfolio Management Tools Information to make the right decisions Essential analytics Online portfolio access CMS Bondedge Yieldbook Bloomberg
Portfolio Management Tools Essential analytics Portfolio accounting Information to make the right decisions
Portfolio Management Tools Information to make the right decisions
Portfolio Management Tools Tailored to the objectives of the municipality Based on the current portfolio structure Both strategic and tactical trade ideas Strategies and Trade Ideas
Portfolio Management Tools Strategies and Trade Ideas
Portfolio Management Tools Economic Research Government Agencies Corporate Bonds Investment Research – Industry Leaders
Portfolio Management Tools Investment Research
Portfolio Management Tools Investment Research
Discussion Topics 1.Investment goals 2.Factors influencing investment decisions 3.Choosing the relationship 4.Portfolio management tools 5.What to expect from your “advisor”
What to expect from your advisor relationship Quality coverage based on needs Proven Firm with knowledgeable representatives Trade execution for quality ideas & service Customized Agency underwriting Market making leadership in Agency debt Broker / Dealer Direct Investment
What to expect from your advisor relationship Access to customized analytics and reporting Distribution of research and information flow Access to Economist and Analyst Broker / Dealer Direct Investment