Jackie Pasquarello

Davidson Trust Co.'s equity and fixed-income investment disciplines provide clients with a conservative, long-term approach to investing. Davidson Trust is a GARP investor. Their research focuses on successful companies with solid competitive positions, sound financial controls and the outlook for above average earnings and sales growth over a three to five year time horizon. After identifying a company, they apply a separate methodology to determine the appropriate valuation of the stock of the company. They seek to purchase attractive companies at attractive prices. This continuing focus on valuation levels is useful in initiating positions and in signaling the need to trim or sell positions. Though not limited by sector, Davidson Trust Co. tends to invest in the stocks of US large-cap companies in the health technology, technology services and electronic technology sectors. The firm maintains a very low turnover rate. The firm's equity investment process seeks companies with at least $1 billion in market-cap and annual sales of at least $200 million. Next, they focus on both qualitative and quantitative aspects of a company. They we examine companies for industry attractiveness, market dominance, quality of management, pricing power and investment research and development. Davidson Trust also sets minimum hurdles for earnings per share growth, sales growth, return on equity and projected earnings per share growth. This process identifies approximately 120 stocks, which they refer to as the Davidson Master List. Fixed-income investments are selected for appropriate maturity, sector exposure and call protection in the context of a client's time horizon and tax circumstances. Portfolios are structured to meet each client's objectives and are monitored for continuing suitability as changes occur in the capital markets. The credit quality of each fixed-income investment is evaluated prior to purchase and on a continual basis. Economic indicators, industry prospects and structure for each bond issue are examined regularly to determine the safety of principal and interest. The firm structures bond portfolios within the context of a defined market benchmark to achieve a reasonable return while minimizing market risk and price stability.

MSIM’s investment strategies span the risk/return spectrum across geographies, investment styles and asset classes, including equity, fixed income, alternatives and private markets. When considering their clients’ unique investment profiles, the firm applies a holistic approach, with a goal of incorporating the different factors affecting investors’ investment decisions. The firm combines top-down country allocation with bottom-up stock selection and disciplined risk management.

Provides wealth planning and investment management services

Functions as a College/University