Macquarie Signet program

 

Created for clients looking for the ultimate in customizable and flexible solutions delivered by the highest caliber experienced investment professional, the Macquarie Signet program offers the leading edge in discretionary asset management services.

Through Signet, advisors with Portfolio Manager and Associate Portfolio Manager registration such as myself are able to leverage a unique form of client trust that eliminates the need for prior consent on individual securities trades. Rather, you and I mutually agree on a set of investment parameters upfront — clearly articulating your objectives and risk constraints, and defining the investment framework that envelops my discretionary authority. The creation of an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) provides clarity and mutual understanding and establishes the boundaries within which my discretionary authority can be exercised — essentially, creating an investment game plan for how your wealth is to be managed.

Selecting high-end service — the benefits of discretionary asset management

Discretionary asset management is all about clear process, experience and trust. Macquarie Private Wealth supports me by providing a policy framework that encourages individual manager freedom within practical and reasonable boundaries. Policy guidelines establish maximum and minimum asset allocation thresholds based on your risk profile, and recommend target allocations which I may adopt or refine as necessary to customize for your unique financial situation.

Investment tools have been developed to help me profile and assess your risk tolerance, put in place actionable investment strategies and exercise best-in-class risk management and trading practices. The ultimate goal of Macquarie Private Wealth’s discretionary policy is to facilitate my flexibility and control within a firm-standard risk management framework that promotes effective, efficient and prudent investment management practices and decision making.

The benefits of discretionary asset management are several, but to name a few:

  • Less hassle and more opportunities. You don’t have to worry about always being available to approve investment decisions. You can rest assured that I am doing everything possible to proactively help you reach your investment goals, without the added roadblocks of waiting for a return phone call and missing out on potential opportunities.
     
  • Truly aligned interests. Compensation on discretionary accounts is fee based and determined by asset size and value added potential, not activity based as determined by trading commissions. My interests and yours are properly aligned — changes to the portfolio are made to increase or protect asset value, not to generate revenue.
     
  • Customized service and fees. With discretionary asset management, I am able to deliver the frequency and depth of communication my clients desire and price my services accordingly.
     
  • An advisor with experience and training. Discretionary advisors such as myself who participate in the Signet program are recognized as experts in our field — proven and successful money managers, and therefore entitled to use the Portfolio Manager or Associate Portfolio Manager title. Advisors with these designations have attained a higher level of excellence and ability to deliver a unique investment experience.

The Macquarie Signet difference — our seal of excellence

Protection: Rigorous risk controls

Signet is a process-driven program. In order to help protect your assets and ensure your expectations are realistic, Signet requires that I follow prudent risk control measures in the creation and day-to-day management of your portfolio. With great opportunity comes a higher degree of personal responsibility. Signet also has an additional level of protection through corporate oversight: Macquarie’s Portfolio Management Group directed by our Chief Investment Officer regularly reviews all Signet accounts to ensure they are managed within agreed-upon asset mix ranges and in keeping with each of your stated objectives. This ensures that your portfolio is managed prudently and in keeping with all regulatory and legal requirements as well as the highest standards for the investment management profession.

Process: Maximum investment flexibility

The Signet program is governed primarily by principles of reasonability and prudence rather than prescriptive rules and regulations. This means that advisors have the freedom required to implement unique investment solutions to help you reach your goals. Macquarie Private Wealth doesn’t place artificial limits on investment options or force you into cookie-cutter solutions. They also encourage objectivity: Macquarie does not pressure me to sell proprietary products. With Signet, you get the level of investment service and freedom you deserve.

People: Raising the bar for advisory standards

Becoming a discretionary advisor in the Signet program requires experience, education, and a demonstrated appreciation for the managed money approach. Not only must I be of Macquarie calibre, I must also meet all the required industry regulatory requirements with respect to years of industry experience; track record of managing portfolios suitably within client objectives; and ability to document/implement a successful asset allocation and securities selection process.

Leading-edge portfolio management and trading system

Macquarie Private Wealth has invested in industry-leading software technology to support Signet. This software will enable Macquarie's Portfolio Managers to be more efficient and effective in the management of their discretionary accounts. It will also allow for consolidated and enhanced investment reporting.