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Our Investment Philosophy


We believe the best investment plan is the one that meets your specific requirements and not necessarily the one that has the highest return.

We believe studies show that over 90% of return is determined by how investments are diversified among asset classes and not by market timing or security selection. *

We believe efficient diversification of investments can actually increase potential returns while lowering risk.

We believe current income must be protected from market fluctuations.

We believe that investment decisions based on emotions are almost always wrong.


Based on these core beliefs, we take a three-step approach to building investment portfolios – what we call Three Dimensional Diversification™.

1. Using style-specific institutional funds and money managers, we diversify your core stock and bond investments with the goal of maximizing returns, while reducing risks and volatility.

2. We add alternative investments, such as annuities and real estate investment trusts, to the core portfolio to further reduce volatility and increase potential return.

3. We segregate assets into separate “buckets” to match your specific goals and priorities.


*Source: Determinante of Portfolio Performance by Brunson, Singer and Beerbower.

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About Andy Raub

Andy Raub has helped businesses and individuals plan their financial futures and manage their money for more than 35 years.