Investment philosophy

Our goal is to preserve client wealth while identifying and facilitating investment opportunities that possess attractive return potential relative to the underlying investment risks. This begins with an intimate knowledge of client objectives and a continuous and collaborative approach to asset allocation and manager selection.

Client portfolios are typically broadly diversified, with an investment thesis behind every asset class, portfolio allocation, and manager selection that underpins the client's investment portfolio construction. We constantly evaluate and review both existing and newly introduced managers preferring managers that have shown a demonstrable and sustained record of strong investment performance.

We believe successful investing requires more than passively watching your investments - it requires active, disciplined management.

Our approach

Provide a disciplined and consistent investment process centered around each client

  • Delivering customized investment and wealth planning solutions (not products) to our clients
  • Listening carefully to understand our client's goals, desires and attitudes toward risk
  • Educating and guiding our clients in the understanding of risk management
  • Taking a proactive (not reactive) approach to presenting solutions to our client
Disclosures

Jon Jacobson, NMLS # 1514426, and Scott Sangerman, NMLS # 1515976 through City National Bank, may receive compensation from RBC Wealth Management for referring customers to City National Bank. Banking products and services are offered or issued by City National Bank, an affiliate of RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, Member NYSE/FINRA/SIPC and are subject to City National Banks terms and conditions. Products and services offered through City National Bank are not insured by SIPC. City National Bank Member FDIC.

Investment products offered through RBC Wealth Management are not FDIC insured, are not guaranteed by City National Bank and may lose value.