
Whether they bring us long-held or newly acquired assets, our clients seek
guidance in weighing the choice between safety and growth to find a rewarding
balance of the two. We listen carefully to understand the context in which they
invest – the role assets will play in supporting current or future needs, their
tolerance for risk, and their unique values and beliefs.
Our portfolio managers are experienced in guiding you toward an appropriate
long-term investment strategy in a world of rapid change. Our separately managed
portfolios are carefully monitored to take into account your personal goals and
tax-related circumstances. We can work with your attorney in the establishment
of trusts, whether structured to
provide for lifetime support of a child or other relative, to serve current
or future charitable giving objectives, or to reduce tax liabilities. Conscientious attention to your evolving
circumstances helps us to respond most effectively to your needs over a lifetime
- and longer.
Supporting Individuals and Families
What most often brings individuals to us is their need for help in the
construction and management of a portfolio of investments. Yet it is the
integration of other financial services into a comprehensive package that yields
the greatest long-term benefit for an individual or family. To that end we
emphasize the coordination of various aspects of your financial circumstances
and your investment program including tax management, trust and estate planning
and administration.
Comprehensive family financial management generally begins with the
identification of short- and long-term goals, including the establishment of an
estate plan. In many instances, we work with your own attorneys. Alternatively,
we can work with you to identify your financial planning goals and refer you to
attorneys who can monitor relevant tax and regulatory developments and structure
an appropriate estate plan.
Retirement assets, whether held as part of your taxable assets, in a separate
IRA, or invested in your employer’s pension or 401(k) program, are an integral
part of your financial picture. Our portfolio managers can analyze your family’s
combined assets, those held at Walden and elsewhere, to ensure that
investment decisions are appropriate for your overall situation.
Information for Consultants and other Professionals
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