Investment Strategies and Solutions

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1.  Asset Allocation Modeling

2.  Investment Strategy

3.  Manager Search and Vetting

4.  Investment Implementation, Trading, and Rebalancing

5.  On-going Monitoring and Reporting

6.  Regular Economic and Market Commentaries

7.  Marketing Support Services

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​Asset Allocation Modeling

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Data-driven analytics Utilizing the Latest in Fundamental, Technical, and Quantitative Research, our Investment Team will Develop Risk-based Asset Allocation Models Designed for Investors in every Risk Category and Investment Philosophy.

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•Strategic and Tactical Asset Allocation Strategies

•Risk/Reward Based Investment Strategy

•Multiple Risk Based Strategies

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Tactical Asset Allocation

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1.   Aggressive Growth – Seeking Capital Appreciation

2.  Moderate Growth – Seeking Capital Appreciation with an Income Component

3.  Balanced – Balancing the need for Capital Appreciation with Income Generation

4.  Conservative – A Heavily Weighted Focus on Income Generation and Preservation of Capital

5.  Sustainable Income – An Intense Focus on Income Generation and Preservation of Capital

 

Strategic Asset Allocation

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1.   Growth

2.  Balanced

3.  Capital Preservation

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Alternative Investments and Custom Asset Allocations

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1.  Alternative Investments - A Full suite of Alternative Investment Research, Strategies, Access, and Reporting.

2.  Custom Allocations based on Specific Client Needs

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Investment Strategy

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Varium Investment Partners Manages Primary and Secondary Research on Global Markets, Sectors, and Industries to efficiently Allocate Capital.

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•  Investment Policy Statement Generation and Customization

•  Identify Value/Price as the Critical Initial Step in the Allocation of Capital

•  Research Capital Markets and New Investment Strategies and Products

•  Recognize the Importance of Capital Preservation in Building and Maintaining Wealth

•  Risk-based Diversification Utilizing Multiple Asset Classes and Strategies

•  Avoid Unintended Consequences

•  Maintain Discipline

•  Ensure that our Third Party Managers Maintain Adherence to their Stated Philosophy and Mandate

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Manager Search and Vetting

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Proprietary Process for Discovering, Vetting, and Monitoring the Universe of Investment Managers Across All Available Strategies.

•  A True Differentiator Amongst our Competition – Utilizing the Expertise and Experience Gained as Institutional                Portfolio Managers and Strategists

•  Multiple Qualitative and Quantitative Screens for Portfolio Characteristics and Attributes Providing a Higher                      Probability for Outperformance Using Active Management

•  Well Defined Vetting Process to Understand Third Party Managers’ Process, Not Just Results

•  Risk Adjusted Performance Measurement Comparisons Against Benchmarks and Peers

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Implementation, Trading, and Rebalancing

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Varium applies our Expertise and Strategic Partnerships to Provide Superior Execution, Institutional Pricing, and Product Guidance that Leads to Opportunities for Better Performance. 

 

Using our State-of-the-Art, Institutional-level Systems, we will Efficiently Implement Asset Allocation Models and Investment Strategies using Managers and Investment Vehicles that Ensure Maximum Portfolio Efficiency, Lowest Turnover, Minimizes Taxes and Duplication in Holdings or Factor Exposures.

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•  Institutional-Level Trade Execution and Strategy Implementation

•  Open Architecture SMA/UMA Investment Management for Larger Accounts; Low Cost ETFs for                            Smaller Accounts and for Diverse Market Exposure

1.   Maximize Trade and Execution Efficiency to Enhance Compliance Across all Accounts

2.  Regardless of Size, no Mutual Funds are Used in the Implementation of the Asset Allocation                Strategies

 

•  Fixed Income Portfolios Utilizing Individual Issues Managed Using Institutional Strategies and                                      Execution, Regardless of Portfolio Size

 

•  Ability to Work with Large and Small Accounts - $2000 Accounts to $5 Billion Pension Plans

 

Account Size and Investment Product Selection:

 

1.  Less than $500K – ETFs

2.  $500K – $3.0 MM – Mix of Active Management (for Major Allocation Classes) and ETFs

3.  Greater than $3.0 MM – Actively Managed Separate Accounts and Alternative Investment Strategies

 

•  Covered Call Strategies to Enhance Cash Generation

•  Portfolio Protection Strategies to Minimize Portfolio Losses and Turnover in Turbulent Markets

•  Full Suite of Alternative Investment Strategies and Implementation Capabilities

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There are no Guarantees in Financial Services, but Varium can Ensure that your Clients will Receive:

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Efficient Implementation

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Varium has the Expertise and Strategic Partnerships that Provide Superior Execution, Institutional Pricing, and Product Guidance that Lead to Better Performance Outcomes.  We Understand Value and have the Experience and Systems to Circumvent the Inefficiencies of the Markets.

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Tax Efficiency Driven

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Low Turnover Third-Party Managers, Strategies Designed for Taxable Accounts to Minimize Tax Consequences and Maximize After-Tax Returns.  SMA Managers are Utilized where Possible so Clients can Benefit from Tax Loss Harvesting and other Portfolio Level Tax Management Strategies.

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Performance-Based Fee Structures Available

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Value-added services like Covered Call Strategies and Tax-Efficient Portfolio Protection Strategies Help Differentiate Advisors from their Competitors.  Varium takes that one step further and guarantees that we will generate Option Premium in excess of the fee we charge or refund the difference.

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Custodian Agnostic

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 We work with all the major custodians, so there is no need to change Them or sign new contracts.

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​On-going Monitoring and Reporting

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Portfolios and Strategies will be Continuously Monitored and Measured for Performance and Rebalancing Purposes. State-of-the-art performance Measurement and Portfolio Accounting Systems ensure Maximum Portfolio Efficiency and Provide Information to Advisors and Clients Regarding Portfolio Performance and Risk Measurement.

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•  SMA/UMA Sleeve Technology - Aggregation of all Portfolios into a Single Account at the Custodial Level 

•  Addepar Reporting - Consolidated Portfolio Reporting and Client Portal Services Provide Client Access to                                             an Integrated and Complete Picture of a Client’s Global Financial Picture, including Reporting Across:

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•  Multiple Custodians,

•  Multiple Currencies,

•  Global Public and Private Markets, including Privately Held Businesses and Real Estate

•  Multiple Geographies

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​Regular Economic and Market Commentaries

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Varium Writes and Delivers Regular Market Commentary, Monthly and Quarterly Client Letters, and Review/Year Ahead Annual Letters, as well as Timely Market Commentary in Unusual Markets or Whenever a Timely Commentary is Required.

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•  White Label or Varium Branded

•  Generate Special Research Reports on Request

•  Access to Third-Party Research and Commentary

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Marketing Support Services

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In Addition to Creating and Distributing Written Market Commentary, Varium will Provide Marketing Support Services for Advisors as Requested.

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•  Weekly Portfolio Conference Calls to Affiliated Advisors

•  Phone Support for Client Reviews or Marketing to HNW Prospects

•  In-Person Support for Individual Prospects with Investable Assets in Excess of $10 MM

•  In-Person Support for Client Appreciation Events and Seminars

•  In-Person Marketing Support on an As-Needed Basis