Denise Margolis Farkas

Sigma’s investment analysis process involves a combination of financial media publications, qualitative research sources and quantitative valuation resources. The firm’s equity investing strategy focuses on diversification across sectors, market capitalization and countries. Equity exposure is often accomplished through the use of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and individual common stocks. Their equity investments tend to be long-term in nature with relatively low turnover. Sigma’s fixed income investing strategy utilizes a diversified ladder of individual fixed income securities and/or bond mutual funds/ETFs designed to target an optimum balance between risk and return.

Spero-Smith Investment Advisers primarily allocates their clients' investment management assets among individual debt and equity securities, and various mutual fund classes, on a discretionary basis, in accordance with the investment objectives of the client. Portfolios are well diversified, with companies that demonstrate improving levels of profitability. The firm conducts ongoing analysis of mutual funds and maintain a list of recommended funds meeting their criteria within a diversified range of investment styles and market sectors. Spero-Smith's fixed-income management approach focuses on the preservation of capital. The fixed-income portion of portfolios includes a combination of short- and intermediate-term treasury or municipal bonds, highly rated corporate bonds and preferred stock issues. Often, a laddered maturity approach is developed as part of a strategy to meet ongoing cash flow needs.

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University