Sigma takes pride in knowing that we have a solid team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals. In addition to undergraduate and graduate degrees from top universities and longstanding careers in the financial services industry, many of our team members have obtained one or more additional designations. Specifically, members of the Sigma investment team are encouraged to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst and/or CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designations.

The CFA® Charter, Chartered Financial Analyst, is widely regarded in the global financial industry for its rigorous focus on current investment knowledge, analytical skill, and ethical standards. At Sigma, the CFA® Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct is the foundation of our independent research and portfolio management process. Our investment committee currently has eight CFA® charter holders.

The CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, is often referred to as the standard of excellence in financial planning. The mission of the CFP® Board is to benefit the public by granting the CFP® certification and upholding it as the recognized standard of excellence for competent and ethical personal financial planning. From budgeting, planning for retirement, saving for education, and managing your taxes and insurance coverage, financial planning is a multi-faceted undertaking beyond investments. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ can be an essential resource in bringing all of the pieces of your financial life together. Sigma currently has six CFP® professionals on staff.

Sigma accepts fiduciary responsibility on every client relationship. Thus, we are legally required to act for the sole benefit of our clients at all times.

At Sigma, the client always comes first. We strive to exercise prudent judgment, disclose all material facts, avoid conflicts of interest and control investment expenses. A quality relationship with our clients must be grounded by a high degree of trust. We believe that accepting fiduciary responsibility is a critical component to building and maintaining that trust.

Sigma is compensated on a fee-only basis and does not receive any third-party compensation based upon products, recommendations, or how client assets are invested. As a result, we are fully committed to providing objective and unbiased advice. A minimum of $1 million of assets under management is required for Sigma’s wealth management services.

Sigma’s clients are billed quarterly and based upon the value of the assets that Sigma manages directly. Our standard fee schedule is as follows:

1.0% annually on the first $2,000,000

0.6% annually on the next $3,000,000

0.5% annually on the next $5,000,000

0.2% annually on any amount over $10,000,000