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The Advisory | December 2014

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The Advisory | December 2014. achen. Mon, 12/22/2014 - 16:38. Discussion of U.S. consumer stocks; outlook for European equities; unconstrained fixed-income strategies; the strategic use of trusts in long-term financial plans; the wide gap between the top- and bottom-performing hedged strategies and the importance of manager selection.

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Strategic Advisory Letter | 2014 Year-End Planning Checklist

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Strategic Advisory Letter | 2014 Year-End Planning Checklist. achen. Wed, 11/12/2014 - 11:56. There has been a lot of talk of tax changes in the current year, but there has been little action. The tax environment for 2014 has been relatively stable.

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The Advisory | September 2014

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The Advisory | September 2014. achen. Thu, 09/11/2014 - 12:21. In This Issue : Perspectives on steering your portfolio through the market’s peaks and valleys; why rising interest rates spell relief for financial stocks; and why we think cyclical value stocks are even more attractive today than when we first recommended them a year ago.

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Active Alpha

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Active Alpha. achen. Mon, 06/30/2014 - 12:22. The latest academic research suggests that there are certain common characteristics of active equity managers who deliver persistent outperformance. One of the major trends in equity investing over the past several decades has been a shift by both individual and institutional investors toward passive, or indexed, investments.

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Elevating Accounting Practices: The Power of Outsourcing and Automation in the Digital Age

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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NOW 2014 Conference Supplement

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NOW 2014 Conference Supplement. achen. Sun, 06/01/2014 - 20:23. Brown Advisory recently hosted NOW 2014, our biennial forum for provocative inquiry into the trends that shape our world and influence our investment thinking. We explored those trends over the course of 17 panel discussions and keynote presentations, and in these pages we offer summaries and our thoughts regarding each of those sessions.

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Investment Perspectives | After the Milestones

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Investment Perspectives | After the Milestones. achen. Wed, 10/01/2014 - 00:00. Last March marked the fifth anniversary of the start of the current bull market. As if we needed reminding of the strength of the bull, in late August the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index crossed the psychologically important 2000 threshold, almost triple the March 2009 low of 677.

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Investment Perspectives | Glacial Change

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Investment Perspectives | Glacial Change. achen. Tue, 07/01/2014 - 14:01. Few economic variables change as slowly as population, yet demographic trends are among the most important determinants of a company’s (or, for that matter, a nation’s) growth over time. Like glaciers, demographics move predictably and inexorably.

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The Advisory | June 2014

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The Advisory | June 2014. achen. Sun, 06/01/2014 - 20:26. Our recent Navigating Our World (NOW) conference illuminated many compelling trends that are likely to shape the path of societies and industries in the future. The key is knowing how to prudently capture these important but uncertain drivers in client portfolios.

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Investment Perspectives | "Abundance" Through Technology

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Investment Perspectives | "Abundance" Through Technology. achen. Tue, 04/01/2014 - 11:58. After an unusually harsh winter in most parts of the U.S., spring is finally set to arrive—and with it a certain sense of renewal and optimism.

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2024 Lending Outlook: Innovations and Evolutions in the Financial Sector

As we step into 2024, the lending landscape evolves rapidly with technology, regulations, and market dynamics driving change. For banks and financial institutions to stay competitive and meet the evolving needs of their customers, these drivers must be understood and engaged with. Lenders can anticipate significant transformation fueled by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer behaviors.

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Investment Perspectives | Guidance

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Investment Perspectives | Guidance. achen. Wed, 01/01/2014 - 11:02. As the year winds down and this issue of Investment Perspectives is put to bed, we can’t help but allow ourselves a brief moment to savor what a good year it’s been for stocks.

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2013 Annual Report | A Look Inside

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2013 Annual Report | A Look Inside. achen. Thu, 05/01/2014 - 12:00. Many firms aspire to put clients first, but few can ensure the continuity of client-facing professionals that is ensured by our unique equity structure: Every single employee at Brown Advisory owns equity in the firm. Our insistence on an independent board of directors and outside shareholders underscores our commitment to embracing views from outside Brown Advisory that we believe is critical to sound decision making.

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