Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

September 2016 Insights on Markets and Investments achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 01:00 In this issue: Investors Facing Rising Risks Need Solid Defense, Savvy Offense Increasing political and economic risk during the past year has widened the range of possible positive and negative scenarios for financial markets. Consequently, investors need to build a solid defensive position while seizing opportunities that arise amid the instability.

Investing 52

Investing Investments Asset Allocation Marketing 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Falling Interest Rates Trigger Investor Hunger For Yield achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 03:00 The rush by investors had all the hallmarks of a bond market panic. When the U.K. voted on June 23 to leave the European Union, yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note plunged to a record low of 1.32%. Yet fear that the EU will unravel was not the only impulse driving investors.

Communication 52

Communication Banking Electronics Clients 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Defense Industry Stocks Gain Amid Rising Global Tension achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 04:00 Forget the Machiavellian notion that the best defense is a strong offense. Amid persistent instability in geopolitics and global finance, an investor in equities can both limit risk and find opportunity with a targeted stake in the defense industry. An investment in defense contractors—which tend to perform independently of economic growth—provides diversification that could help buffer a portfolio against setb

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Communication Clients Commission 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 06:00 A plan to maximize a family’s financial legacy usually saves the most tax by leveraging the longterm compounding of investments outside of the taxable estate. Adopting a program of planning early, and monitoring that program, often brings the best results. But saving tax is not the only objective— clients also need to know that their financial security is assured and that the long-term stewardship of family asse

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Speaker: Nancy Wu, Head of Sales and Customer Success at SkyStem

Join us for an enlightening webinar as we delve into the transformative realm of modern accounting practices. In today's digital age, the convergence of outsourcing and automation has revolutionized how businesses manage their financial operations. In this webinar we will explore the synergistic potential of these two strategies to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, save cost and drive strategic decision-making.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Sustainable Investing Special Edition September 2016 achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 07:07 In this issue: From our CEO: How We Help Clients Build Sustainable Portfolios Mike Hankin, Brown Advisory President and CEO, describes a framework for helping clients incorporate their values into their investment portfolios. By Michael D. Hankin, Chief Executive Officer ⚑ Sustainable Investing Investors Seeking Sustainability Gain Confidence Through Screening By screening their portfolios, investors align their a

Investing 52

Investing Investments Portfolio Management Portfolio 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Investors Seeking Sustainability Gain Confidence Through Screening achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 09:40 Some Wal-Mart stores sell rifles, some Starbucks coffee shops sell alcohol and GE builds engines for jet fighters and bombers. While generating just a small part of their revenues from these products, these companies pose a dilemma to investors who want to purge their portfolios of connections with guns, alcohol or the military.

Portfolio 52

Portfolio Clients Distribution Communication 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Diving Deep: Achieving Outperformance By Using Environmental Research achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:22 ARM Holdings rose to dominance among makers of smartphone microprocessors by focusing on energy efficiency rather than pure computational power and speed. WhiteWave Foods has grown faster than its more conventional rivals because of its commitment to producing organic, healthful and minimally processed foods.

Food 52

Food Executive Compensation Portfolio Management Valuation 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Five Ways to Invest That Make the World a Better Place achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:11 Henry David Thoreau did not live to see the rise of impact investing, but he captured the spirit of it with a simple insight—“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.” Impact investors align their assets behind their advocacy, whether it be for advances in environmental stewardship, human livelihood or public policy.

Investing 52

Investing Investments Communication Government 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Case Studies Show Sustainable Investing Yields Varied Benefits achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 12:31 Nurturing Well-Being Through Sustainable Investing Nancy Klavans is hardly a newcomer to the idea of backing projects that improve the lives of others. Since 1991 the Germeshausen Foundation created by Nancy’s parents, Polly and Ken Germeshausen, has made innovative grants linking different fields including education, the arts, sustainability, religion and peace- building.

Investing 52

Investing Investments Portfolio Communication 52

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

September 2016 Insights on Markets and Investments. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 01:00. In this issue: Investors Facing Rising Risks Need Solid Defense, Savvy Offense Increasing political and economic risk during the past year has widened the range of possible positive and negative scenarios for financial markets. Consequently, investors need to build a solid defensive position while seizing opportunities that arise amid the instability.

Investing 52

Investing Investments Asset Allocation Marketing 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Falling Interest Rates Trigger Investor Hunger For Yield. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 03:00. The rush by investors had all the hallmarks of a bond market panic. When the U.K. voted on June 23 to leave the European Union, yields on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note plunged to a record low of 1.32%. Yet fear that the EU will unravel was not the only impulse driving investors.

Communication 52

Communication Banking Electronics Clients 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Defense Industry Stocks Gain Amid Rising Global Tension. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 04:00. Forget the Machiavellian notion that the best defense is a strong offense. Amid persistent instability in geopolitics and global finance, an investor in equities can both limit risk and find opportunity with a targeted stake in the defense industry. An investment in defense contractors—which tend to perform independently of economic growth—provides diversification that could help buffer a portfolio against s

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Communication Clients Commission 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Private Credit Outshines Many High-Valuation Stocks, Bonds. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 05:00. Sometimes it pays for investors to find sources of income outside the conventional public channels for fixed income securities. Take private credit, for example. With interest rates at record lows and many publicly traded bonds and stocks approaching historically high valuations, private credit has become increasingly attractive to investors because of its total return prospects, steady income and role in

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Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

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Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Proposed Tax Law Changes Prompt Estate Planning Review. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 06:00. A plan to maximize a family’s financial legacy usually saves the most tax by leveraging the longterm compounding of investments outside of the taxable estate. Adopting a program of planning early, and monitoring that program, often brings the best results. But saving tax is not the only objective— clients also need to know that their financial security is assured and that the long-term stewardship of family a

Estate Planning 52

Estate Planning Taxes Planning Clients 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Sustainable Investing Special Edition September 2016. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 07:07. In this issue: From our CEO: How We Help Clients Build Sustainable Portfolios Mike Hankin, Brown Advisory President and CEO, describes a framework for helping clients incorporate their values into their investment portfolios. By Michael D. Hankin, Chief Executive Officer ?

Investing 52

Investing Investments Portfolio Management Portfolio 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

From our CEO: How We Help Clients Build Sustainable Portfolios. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 08:16. Last year, we published our first special edition of The Advisory focused on sustainable investing. At the time I wrote that our firm was fully committed to helping clients sort through an array of choices in sustainable investing, and to developing a tailored approach for each client—one that best fits their long-term goals.

Portfolio 52

Portfolio Clients Investing Investments 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Investors Seeking Sustainability Gain Confidence Through Screening. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 09:40. Some Wal-Mart stores sell rifles, some Starbucks coffee shops sell alcohol and GE builds engines for jet fighters and bombers. While generating just a small part of their revenues from these products, these companies pose a dilemma to investors who want to purge their portfolios of connections with guns, alcohol or the military.

Portfolio 52

Portfolio Clients Distribution Communication 52

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

Financial Planning

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Diving Deep: Achieving Outperformance By Using Environmental Research. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 10:22. ARM Holdings rose to dominance among makers of smartphone microprocessors by focusing on energy efficiency rather than pure computational power and speed. WhiteWave Foods has grown faster than its more conventional rivals because of its commitment to producing organic, healthful and minimally processed foods.

Food 52

Food Executive Compensation Portfolio Management Valuation 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Five Ways to Invest That Make the World a Better Place. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 11:11. Henry David Thoreau did not live to see the rise of impact investing, but he captured the spirit of it with a simple insight—“Goodness is the only investment that never fails.”. Impact investors align their assets behind their advocacy, whether it be for advances in environmental stewardship, human livelihood or public policy.

Investing 52

Investing Investments Communication Government 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 12, 2016

Case Studies Show Sustainable Investing Yields Varied Benefits. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 12:31. Nurturing Well-Being Through Sustainable Investing. Nancy Klavans is hardly a newcomer to the idea of backing projects that improve the lives of others. Since 1991 the Germeshausen Foundation created by Nancy’s parents, Polly and Ken Germeshausen, has made innovative grants linking different fields including education, the arts, sustainability, religion and peace- building.

Investing 52

Investing Investments Portfolio Communication 52

Brown Advisory

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Investors Facing Rising Risks Need Solid Defense, Savvy Offense achen Mon, 09/12/2016 - 02:00 As rising economic and political risk fuels market volatility worldwide, investors need to maintain adequate liquidity, stability and diversification to shield against any protracted economic downturn. At the same time, they should be alert to the investment opportunities that emerge amid turbulence, knowing that companies create value, and innovation and entrepreneurship generate wealth, even amid seve

Economics 52

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

Investors Facing Rising Risks Need Solid Defense, Savvy Offense. achen. Mon, 09/12/2016 - 02:00. As rising economic and political risk fuels market volatility worldwide, investors need to maintain adequate liquidity, stability and diversification to shield against any protracted economic downturn. At the same time, they should be alert to the investment opportunities that emerge amid turbulence, knowing that companies create value, and innovation and entrepreneurship generate wealth, even amid s

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