Investment Management

Our Investment Philosophy

Investment Strategies

Step 1: Define your foundation. Assess your risk tolerance, goals, and personal values.

Step 2: Determine your goals. Decide the balance between growth and preservation.

Step 3: Identify the most efficient path to your goals by aligning your investments and account types.

Step 4: Test and refine. Stress-test portfolios against both historical and forward-looking scenarios.

Step 5: Stay aligned. We review your plan regularly to ensure your portfolio and financial priorities remain in sync.

Custom Portfolio Management

We know that costs and taxes can make or break investment performance, especially for high earners. At GFP, we focus on keeping costs low, investing tax-efficiently, and holding assets in the right accounts to minimize what you pay to the IRS.

We take into account your liquidity needs, goals, and values as we refine your strategy. The result is a portfolio designed to work efficiently toward your objectives while adapting as your circumstances evolve.

Examples of Customization

Personalized Asset Allocation: Your portfolio should reflect both your goals and your values. We build allocations that avoids overexposure to any single company or industry, while maintaining the right balance between growth and stability. Portfolios can exclude specific securities or industries based on your personal or social preferences. The result is a diversified structure designed to hedge against concentrated risk and align your investments with what matters most to you.

Personalized Tax Management: Working with GFP doesn’t mean starting over or selling everything you own. We work with the investments you already have, finding the most tax-efficient way to manage and transition them. Capital losses can be harvested strategically, and employer stock or company plan rollovers are handled with care to minimize unnecessary taxes. Our goal is to keep your wealth working for you, not against you.

Asset allocation and diversification do not guarantee a profit or protect against loss. All investments carry risk, including the possible loss of principal. Bond investments are subject to market and interest rate risk if sold before maturity, and their values typically decline as interest rates rise. Bonds may also be affected by availability and price changes in the market.

No strategy can ensure success or eliminate market volatility. A diversified portfolio does not necessarily enhance overall returns or outperform a non-diversified one, and it cannot fully shield against market risk.

The information presented here is for informational purposes only and should not be considered personalized investment advice. There is no “perfect” time to enter or exit the market, and there is no guarantee that any investment objective will be achieved. More frequent trading or rebalancing may result in higher transaction costs and potential tax implications.

Investment objectives apply to the account as a whole and may not align with the performance of every individual holding at all times. Achieving these objectives is a long-term process that requires patience, consistency, and regular review.

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