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Beyond Investing: Strategic Advice for Nonprofits

Brown Advisory

Accounting: The client has outsourced its accounting infrastructure, and we now maintain a more direct day-to-day communication channel with the client's accountants. As is often the case, its strategic and investment choices are intertwined, because the college needs to allocate its precious capital across several competing options.

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Beyond Investing: Strategic Advice for Nonprofits

Brown Advisory

challenge: STRATEGIC PLANNING/DEBT MANAGEMENT. . Recently, a new client—a small private college—asked us for broader financial guidance as it considered a set of short-term and long-term objectives. client: SMALL PRIVATE REGIONAL COLLEGE. BACKGROUND.

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How to Determine If Your Financial Advisor Is Doing a Good Job Each Year

WiserAdvisor

In case of any doubt or discrepancies, it is vital to communicate with your financial advisor openly. Communication is key in the evaluation of investment performance. Communication is key in the evaluation of investment performance. Transparent communication is paramount in risk management.