Tad A. Dillon

Wood Asset Management's (WAM) Core Equity Strategy focuses on revenue and earnings growth. They invest primarily in mid- and large-cap stocks that are listed in the S&P 500. The portfolio holds both growth and value stocks. Portfolios may be weighted toward either style, depending upon market conditions. The strategy seeks to generate consistent, competitive results relative to the S&P 500. WAM performs a top-down/macro-risk assessment of each market sector to determine broad sector under- and over-weights for the portfolio. They then perform a comprehensive examination of company balance sheets and a review of company fundamentals. WAM's analysis focuses on identifying companies with strong balance sheets and superior revenue/earnings prospects relative to their peers. They focus on investments in companies that are market leaders in their industries. WAM does not sell a stock just because it falls by a certain percentage. They may sell if the position falls 20% from its peak or 15% from the purchase point, there is a change in the original rationale for purchase of the security, there is a change in company management, there are changes in the firm's expectations regarding revenue or earnings, the company experiences a breakdown in technical or sector support or there is deterioration in the company's fundamentals, products or services. WAM's Relative Value Strategy focuses on large-cap value. This portfolio consists of large-cap stocks that offer exposure to all sectors. The firm seeks competitive returns, reduced volatility and a measure of downside protection. They also seek to generate consistent, competitive results relative to the Russell 1000 Value Index, but with lower levels of volatility. WAM employs a top-down macro and sector assessment to identify opportunities on the basis of relevant cycles and trends. They perform a comprehensive examination of balance sheets and a review of company fundamentals. WAM then identifies undervalued companies using fundamental and qualitative criteria that reveal high-quality stocks with strong balance sheets, good prospects for revenue and earnings growth, strong management teams and growing cash dividends. The firm establishes sell-price targets for each individual security. They may sell a stock when they observe loss of management focus or when the inability to execute a business plan is demonstrated. WAM trims over-weighted positions and remains open to more attractive investment opportunities. The firm's Advanced Strategies Group offers a passive asset allocation approach to create flexible portfolios with specified risk and return targets. The Advanced Strategies Group covers equities (by region, sector, size and style), fixed- income, currencies and commodities. Though not limited by sector, the firm tends to invest in the stocks of US mid- and large cap companies in the finance, energy minerals and health technology sectors. WAM maintains a medium turnover rate.

Provides brokerage services

Provides brokerage services

Provides investment banking and brokerage services

UBS Capital focuses on making investments in middle market LBOs, recapitalizations and growth financings. Their investment strategy is opportunistic but disciplined. They seek to identify industries or companies undergoing positive structural changes with above average top line growth prospects. UBS Capital looks to acquire a platform company with strong market position and excellent management team and to create value through the execution of growth business plans, strategic acquisitions and access to financial and strategic resources

Functions as a College/University

A Wall Street invesment bank.

Functions as a College/University