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Investment Management Services for University Professionals

Evidence-Based Investing is the Foundation of Our Philosophy

Through our evidence-based investment approach, our goal is to help identify which investments are more likely to succeed based on objective criteria, and which investments involve unnecessary risk and expenses. Our portfolio methodology follows a four-step, multi-layered process with the goal of helping build a better portfolio and support our client’s objective. For university faculty, administrators, and other academic professionals, this approach helps support investment management that is grounded in discipline, not headlines. 

Although concepts like investing for the long term, diversification, and staying in your seat don’t sound flashy, they are primary cornerstones of our philosophy. We structure our steady investment approach to anticipate rocky inclines and uncertain times, not just tranquil waters and sunny skies. As part of our investment management services for university professionals, we focus on building portfolios that can hold up across changing markets and different seasons of your career. 

We do not take custody of any accounts or assets, nor do we sell any investment products. We offer clarity on your options and personalized planning that helps you pursue your goals. If you are like most university professionals, you may have several investment accounts and just as many quarterly statements to arrange and understand. We know it can be difficult to manage all these accounts as one portfolio. As an investment advisor for university professionals, we help consolidate those accounts under one coordinated strategy so your investments support your goals in a clear, organized way. 

Invesment Management

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Investment Options for University Professionals

Our University Wealth Management Team specializes in the investment options available to academia. As part of our investment management services for university professionals, we can directly manage your investments within university plans, in addition to assets held outside the university. This coordinated approach helps support university faculty and other university professionals who want their accounts working together as one strategy. 

We are not associated with any university or any retirement plan vendor.

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Focused on You

Our portfolios focus on preserving and growing your assets. In addition to properly balancing risk and return, we will strive to globally diversify your portfolio, help minimize excess cost, reduce tax liability, and provide adequate liquidity and cashflow to meet your needs. As part of our investment management for university professionals, we focus on a disciplined decision-making approach, which can help support you across changing markets and career stages. 

As an independent investment advisor for university professionals, our guidance is designed to support your goals with clarity and objectivity. 

Building a Better Portfolio

Investment Strategy Review

  • Review and analyze your existing portfolio
  • Complete Risk and Return Assessment
  • Confirm your investment strategy

Investment Transition

  • Establish custodial relationships and coordinate asset transfers
  • Formulate tax-efficient transition plan
  • Document investment policy statement
  • Design and implement portfolio

Investment Management

  • Monitor and manage portfolio
  • Systemically rebalance portfolio
  • Proactively manage your tax liability

Portfolio Review

  • Review progress regularly
  • Re-affirm alignment of portfolio with your plan
  • Update portfolio and investment policy statement

Frequently Asked Questions about Investment Management Services for University Professionals:

What makes investment management for university professionals different?

Investment management for university professionals often involves coordinating multiple accounts, navigating university-sponsored retirement plans, and working within plan-specific rules and investment options. These factors require a more specialized and coordinated approach. 

Do you provide investment management for university faculty specifically?

Yes. Savant provides investment management for university facultyadministrators, and physicians affiliated with universities. Our financial advisors understand the structure of academic careers and the financial considerations that come with them. 

Can you manage investments inside my university retirement plan?

In many cases, yes. We can manage investments within university-sponsored plans when permitted and coordinate them with assets held outside the university. 

How do you manage multiple investment accounts as one portfolio?

We evaluate all of your investment accounts together rather than individually. This allows us to balance risk, diversification, and asset allocation across accounts so your overall portfolio pursues your goals in a coordinated way. 

Do you sell investment products or earn commissions?

No. Savant does not sell investment products, earn commissions, or take custody of assets. As an independent investment advisor for university professionals, our guidance is objective and focused solely on your goals. 

What is evidence-based investing, and why does it matter for university professionals?

Evidence-based investing relies on long-term research and objective data instead of short-term market trends. This approach is designed to help university professionals reduce unnecessary risk and cost while maintaining a disciplined investment strategy. 

How does tax efficiency factor into your investment management services?

Tax efficiency is considered through portfolio construction, asset location, and ongoing management. The goal is to help reduce unnecessary tax exposure while keeping your investments aligned with your broader financial plan. 

Is this service appropriate if I’m early in my academic career?

Yes. Investment management can be valuable early in an academic career, especially for professionals contributing to multiple retirement plans or seeking guidance as their financial picture becomes more complex. 

 

Wise Counsel for University Professionals

Our advisors have specific and in-depth knowledge about university employee benefit programs and retirement plans. We work with university faculty, physicians, and other professionals. We are not associated with any university or any retirement vendor, and we have no access to your private retirement or personnel information.

Savant Wealth Management (“Savant”) is an SEC registered investment adviser headquartered in Rockford, Illinois. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Different types of investments involve varying degrees of risk. Therefore, it should not be assumed that future performance of any specific investment or investment strategy, including the investments and/or investment strategies recommended and/or undertaken by Savant, or any non-investment related services, will be profitable, equal any historical performance levels, be suitable for your portfolio or individual situation, or prove successful. Savant is neither a law firm, nor a certified public accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. You should not assume that any discussion or information contained in this document serves as the receipt of, or as a substitute for, personalized investment advice from Savant. A copy of our current written disclosure Brochure discussing our advisory services and fees is available upon request or at www.savantwealth.com. The scope of the services to be provided depends upon the needs of the client and the terms of the engagement.