Investment Management

Investment Approach

Granite’s investment approach can be categorized as a fundamental and research driven approach to investing in opportunities exhibiting catalysts for positive change.

Investment Principles

We believe in customized solutions to achieve investment goals.

We utilize a disciplined investment approach
Preservation of capital is critical to success
We believe in the power of diversification
There is no single optimal asset allocation
We focus on superior risk adjusted performance
After-tax returns are the most important element of achieving financial goals

Identify Investment Goals and Objectives

Before formulating an investment policy it is imperative to meet and discuss with our clients their investment needs, goals and objectives.

Current wealth and asset allocation evaluation
Liquidity and income needs
Time horizon
Risk tolerance and performance expectations
Tax considerations
Future expected cash flow
Restricted Securities

Design a Customized Portfolio

Once a client's unique goals and objectives have been identified , building a customized portfolio sets the foundation for long term success.

Identify return objectives
Set performance benchmarks
Create investment policy statement

Construct Portfolio

Portfolio construction starts with a wide variety of investment options provided by both our proprietary in-house research as well as other proven organizations.

Asset Classes

Cash Management
Fixed Income - Taxable and Tax Exempt
Equities - Domestic and Foreign
Alternatives
Real Estate

Investment Vehicles

Individual Securities
Private Investment Funds
Mutual Funds

Build the Optimum Portfolio

Monitor, Review, and Communicate

Client service is paramount to our business. We strive to provide direct, open and honest evaluation of portfolio performance and suitability.

Review investment policy
Meet with clients at regular intervals
Provide quarterly performance reporting and market commentary

Granite reserves the right to limit the number of clients or assets invested in the strategy at any time. As such, the strategy may be unavailable to certain new investors. Please contact Granite for further information or for the status on a particular strategy.

Past performance is not indicative of future results. Information presented here should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell a particular security. Granite Investment Partners, LLC is an independent, registered investment adviser. More information about the adviser including its investment strategies and objectives is available upon request. The material presented here is not financial advice. It should not be assumed that any of the strategies discussed were or will prove to be profitable, or that the investment recommendations or decisions we make in the future will be profitable. Certain tax-managed strategies should not be construed as tax advice; clients or prospective clients should seek tax advice from their tax professional. The information on this website is for informational purposes only.