Katie Wham

Rainier invests primarily in equity securities of foreign developed and emerging market companies that are small- to mid-sized at the time of purchase. In selecting securities for purchase, the firm focuses on companies exhibiting a clear catalyst for positive change in the business that can lead to sustained earnings growth. They focus on companies that it believes have sustainable competitive advantages, strong market positions, disciplined management, and attractive relative valuations. Rainier selects stocks of companies it believes will increase in value over time and makes investment decisions based primarily on an analysis of individual companies, rather than on broad economic forecasts.

BPWM’s investment strategies encompass equity only, fixed income only and balanced portfolio management. Their investment policy committee oversees the firm’s investment strategies by determining the allocation of the investments to each asset class and the underlying investment styles. The firm’s equity management uses different equity styles which are managed by a team of research analysts within their firm that is responsible for stock selection and industry and sector weighting of the equity models. BPWM uses bonds in client portfolios to meet capital preservation, income and principal stability goals. Once investment objectives and constraints have been established, they select high quality bonds and focus on intermediate-term maturities in an effort to reduce market risk and maximize total return. The firm uses alternative investment securities to further diversify client portfolios. Their balanced management strategy combines their equity, fixed income, alternative and cash investment management methodologies.

Functions as a College/University

Provides funds distribution services