Investment Advisory Services

The Vendor is required to provide full-service investment advisory firms regarding capabilities, service models, pricing approaches, and relevant experience.
- Objectives
•    Long range planning for cash management, liquidity, and investment program structure. 
•    Review of investment statutes and enhancement of county investment policy. 
•    Development of an investment strategy aligned with policy constraints and cash flow objectives. 
•    Establishment and documentation of broker and dealer guidelines and due diligence processes. 
•    Identification of liquid versus core funds and determination of suitable investment instruments. 
•    Guidance on performance benchmarking and standards for evaluating investment results. 
•    Ongoing monitoring of markets, creditworthiness of institutions, and portfolio performance. 
•    Timely advice regarding market changes, regulatory pronouncements, and investment opportunities. 
•    Attendance at board or investment committee meetings as needed. 
•    Monthly reporting of yields, diversification, and performance.
- Advisory approach and methodology
•    Advisory philosophy and investment‑management process.
•    Asset‑class expertise and public‑fund specialization.
•    Broker and dealer due‑diligence and oversight procedures.
•    Portfolio‑monitoring tools, performance‑measurement practices, and benchmarking methodologies.
•    Risk‑management framework and approach to identifying, measuring, and mitigating investment risks.
•    Research capabilities and market‑monitoring processes.
•    Cash‑flow forecasting, liquidity‑planning support, and analytical capabilities.
- Technology and integration capabilities
•    Reporting platforms, dashboards, analytics, and sample reports.
•    Secure transmission standards for electronic documents and transactions.
•    Integration capabilities with ERP systems, treasury systems, and cash‑management technology.