Bill Greiner

UMB-IM focuses on investments in the stocks of US large-cap companies. The firm's Large Cap Equity Strategy emphasizes quality growth and is based on GARP methodology. The strategy seeks to add value through rigorous stock selection and active sector selection. They combine a fundamental, bottom-up stock selection approach with a top-down focus on the macro economy. UMB-IM seeks to identify relative value within companies that have proven their ability to grow earnings and cash flow. To construct portfolios, the firm employs internal and external economic research to determine overweighting or underweighting versus the economic sectors of the S&P 500 Index.

Scout is an active investment manager who applies bottom-up, repeatable processes that aim to generate positive alpha by applying research-based insights and analysis to portfolio construction. The firm's equity investment teams employ distinct investment philosophies and processes to achieve long-term capital appreciation objectives that are consistent with client goals. They focus on quality, identifying companies that have sound fundamentals, favorable growth prospects, competitive advantages and savvy management teams.

Mariner Wealth is a long-term investor that utilizes active and passive management strategies for their clients. The firm constructs portfolios using a mix of individual stocks, bonds, ETFs, exchange-traded notes, closed-end funds, mutual funds, private pooled investment vehicles, structured notes, alternative investments and digital assets. Their equity strategies focus on capital appreciation as a primary objective. They select individual securities based upon fundamental analysis performed by their research investment professionals. Their fixed income strategies aim to achieve capital preservation and are formed through a combined top-down and bottom-up perspective.

Functions as a College/University

Provides financial advisory and wealth management services

Provides investment advice

MWA utilizes a long-term strategy to implement advice for clients. The firm utilizes a short-term strategy, and securities are held for less than one year when the client’s situation changes or the basis for making an investment change. They also employ an open architecture framework with the flexibility to use third-party managers and in-house solutions to construct portfolios with the use of individual securities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, and separately managed accounts.