Custody. Bradley,
Foster & Sargent does not act as a custodian and
does not take custody of clients’ cash or securities.
Brokerage. Bradley, Foster & Sargent
is not a broker-dealer and therefore does not charge
commissions. Transactions are executed through
a wide range of brokerage firms.
Investment research. Our
firm receives research reports from many major
investment houses and regional brokerage firms. Original
research, which includes company visits and personal
meetings with top management, is also performed
by investment professionals at the firm.
Client communication. We
encourage communication with our clients and expect
to meet with them on a regular basis. We welcome
telephone calls and meetings with the firm’s Principals
and Portfolio Managers. Additionally, clients
receive regular quarterly reports detailing portfolio
holdings and their current market value as well
as periodic written market commentaries.
Confidentiality. We protect
the confidentiality of our clients’ affairs and
do not use our clients’ names in the marketplace
to promote our firm.