Managed Account Services

The fee based managed account program offers objective advice because there are no sales charges, proprietary mutual funds or other products to which we are bound. Services would include risk-based portfolio management, asset allocation, diversification and portfolio monitoring with quarterly reviews. All for an inclusive fee.

The money management process

The cornerstone of a managed account is a disciplined 4 step money management process to develop a customized portfolio specifically designed to meet your needs.

1. Define Investor Needs
   When you open a managed account you will be asked by your BCM financial advisor to complete a questionnaire that will profile who you are as a investor. Among other things, the questionnaire will help identify your needs for long-term growth and/or income, investment goals, time horizon and risk tolerance.
    
2. Portfolio Diversification
   Your risk profile determines how your portfolio will be structured. Different investment types called "asset classes" will be blended into your portfolio in a specific formula according to your risk profile. The blending of asset classes is a strategy called asset allocation. The goal of asset allocation is to diversify your portfolio by owning complementary asset classes that balance each other. When done properly asset allocation reduces a portfolio's risk and volatility. Asset allocation is considered by many experts to be crucial to successful long-term investing.
    
3. Premier Portfolio Management
   A portfolio is only as good as the managers in charge of managing it. Leading mutual funds and/or institutional money managers manage your portfolio. All mutual funds and institutional money managers are carefully screened and selected based upon your needs. These managers are some of the most experienced and respected specialists in their investment fields responsible for managing portfolios for universities, charities, pension funds and other large institutional investors.
    
4. Portfolio Review and Monitoring
   Detailed reports of your portfolio are reviewed with you by your BCM advisor. Clients are given the opportunity to have portfolio reviews as frequently as quarterly. Changes to your portfolio can be made to take advantage of market opportunities and economic conditions or to reflect changes in your individual situation. Portfolio monitoring and reviews help keep track of your current asset allocation, your portfolio's current value and portfolio performance.

What are the typical investments within a managed account?

A  managed account greater than $100,000 can include stocks, bonds and mutual funds (over 10,000 choices). For an extensive listing of mutual fund families that we offer to our clients click here.

A  managed account greater than $500,000 can include stocks, bonds and mutual funds (over 10,000 choices) as well as institutional money managers. For a complete listing of premier money managers that we offer to our clients here.

What is the minimum to qualify for a managed account?

There is a minimum of $100,000 to open a managed account.  To open an account or to learn more about managed accounts click here.

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Disclosures:

*  The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute, and should not be construed as, professional, legal or tax advice. To determine your individual tax situation and specific needs, please consult a professional tax advisor.

* Information contained in these sections merely highlight some benefits. There are risks involved with all investments that could include tax penalties and risk/loss of principal.