Kathleen Mary Burge

Provides trust services

Appleton is an active manager that manages fixed income, equity and balanced strategies. All their strategies emphasize high quality liquid securities, which helps enhance portfolio flexibility and mitigate risk. They employ rigorous fundamental analysis, complemented by macroeconomic and technical insights which create the foundation for informed investment decisions. The firm’s portfolios are built with strict buy/sell disciplines and incorporate diversification aimed at minimizing issue-specific and structural risks. Appleton specializes in municipal bond, taxable bond, and equity strategies, with domestic fixed income securities, large-cap equities, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) generally comprising the major asset classes held by clients. Some client advisory accounts also include small-cap equities, mid-cap equities, mutual funds, and various other security types.

GW&K is a research-oriented adviser that primarily employs fundamental analysis for the evaluation of investment opportunities and the construction of investment portfolios. The firm specializes in Municipal Bond, Taxable Bond, Equity and Multi-Asset strategies.