Brad Freer

CR&M maintains an investment philosophy that is distinguished by four key beliefs: fundamental research underlies all investment decisions; investment decisions should not be made lightly; a long-term approach; and the firm uses a system of multiple portfolio managers in managing most account and fund assets. The firm’s investment decisions are subject to a funds or account’s objectives, policies and restrictions and the oversight of the appropriate investment-related committees of the firm and their investment divisions. They typically build portfolios for funds and accounts from the bottom-up using rigorous fundamental research to find attractive investments and manage risks.

Capital UK is an active, growth-oriented investor which targets attractive returns and provides broad diversification through a managed portfolio of funds and ETFs. The firm employs a bottom-up stock picking approach based on long-term investment horizon, in-house research and direct management contacts. Their investment professionals seek to identify securities that can do well over several years, by using fundamental analysis and paying close attention to valuations.

Functions as a College/University

CWI employs a long-term, value-oriented global investment approach and a multiple portfolio manager system that combines teamwork and individual accountability. The firm utilizes fundamental research to gather in-depth information on markets and companies around the world. They also employ a security-by-security approach to portfolio construction and emphasize long-term investments. They offer a wide variety of equity, fixed-income and balanced investment strategies. Their strategies are categorized as global, multi-regional and regional investment strategies.

CRGI is the investment adviser to the American Funds Group, a family of 30 funds marketed to individuals exclusively through financial advisers and other intermediaries. American Funds are also used as investment vehicles for 401ks, other retirement plans, variable annuities and 529 college savings plans. The funds have the following characteristics: (1) a long-term, value-oriented approach; (2) long-established, global research; (3) a multiple portfolio counselor system that combines teamwork with individual accountability; (4) experienced, long-tenured investment professionals; and (5) a commitment to low operating expenses, among the lowest in the fund industry.