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Accountant vs. Financial Advisor: What Are Your Goals & Who Will Help You Get There?

Zoe Financial

CFAs also show accounting, economics, portfolio management, and security analysis knowledge. Additionally, CFAs typically work in portfolio management, research, consulting, risk analysis, and risk management. To acquire the CPA license, you need to meet specific requirements.

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Global Leaders Strategy Investment Letter: August 2023

Brown Advisory

For as much as we are cognisant of factor risks, the backward-looking nature of these models – and unpredictable embedded covariance matrices – means we are careful to not over-interpret the results. Both “risks” faded in the models quickly; the events had already happened. The future is rarely the same as the past.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

DEFINING RISK When it comes to managing institutional portfolios, most CIOs, committees and advisors adopt one of two philosophical approaches. The first approach is to determine an acceptable level of risk—often termed a “risk budget”—and then seek to maximize potential return within that risk constraint.

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On A Shoestring

Brown Advisory

When it comes to managing institutional portfolios, most CIOs, committees and advisors adopt one of two philosophical approaches. The first approach is to determine an acceptable level of risk—often termed a “risk budget”—and then seek to maximize potential return within that risk constraint.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

We believe that a strong network of relationships and history with managers; a robust due diligence process for manager selection, sizing and term negotiation; and dedicated team members devoted to each asset class contributes to long-term results.

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Are Alternatives Right for Our Organization?

Brown Advisory

We believe that a strong network of relationships and history with managers; a robust due diligence process for manager selection, sizing and term negotiation; and dedicated team members devoted to each asset class contributes to long-term results. Risk-for-riskanalysis to funding capital.