| Alpha & Omega, Inc.'s Investment Programs are designed
exclusively for retirement Plans, IRA and individuals. Under these programs, we are
able to offer a broad array of investment approaches managed by a hand-picked group of top
independent investment advisors.
These advisors are retained based on:
- consistency of performance
- ability to add value
- historic performance in up and down markets
- risk/return relationship
- assets under management, and
- the ability to meet the Investment Advisory Committee's written objectives.
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All advisors in our Programs are under contract to either SEI Investments
or First Mercantile Trust. Both organizations can act as trustee or custodian. Having an independent Trustee/Custodian
ensures an objective review of performance and facilitates replacing managers when
necessary.
This type of program offers many advantages:
Diversification - Diversity of
risk and return potential is available with our multiple choices of funds and managers
including:
- a pooled GIC fund
- fixed income
- investment grade utilities
- balanced, global, international and fixed equities
- value equities, growth equities
- growth equities
- annuity programs, and
- emerging market debt
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Cost Effectiveness - Because your
management fees are based on the total assets under management rather than just
assets in your Plan, you pay lower fees than you would otherwise pay. In fact, the
program allows you access to independent investment advisors previously available only to
the largest Plans of the Fortune 2000 variety.
Flexibility - Our program is
designed for maximum flexibility. We can easily add or replace advisors and funds in order to offer the top advisors in various investment categories.
Accountability - Each advisor's
performance is thoroughly reviewed on a quarterly basis to ensure that performance
standards are met and that stated investment policies are being followed. Our
emphasis is on ongoing excellence and our policies prevent "knee-jerk" reactions
during down quarters. |