4. Investment Manager Search and Selection
The Plan Advisor conducts a search for a best-in-class investment manager for each of the asset classes identified in the asset allocation policy section of the IPS. Applying the qualitative and quantitative selection criteria as a filter, the Plan Advisor produces a list of potential managers.The Plan Advisor presents a list of four to five finalist firms to the institution with a recommendation for the best firm. The Plan Advisor provides ongoing due diligence on the managers that are hired by comparing the managers’ fund statistics against the original selection criteria. This is done no less frequently than quarterly. The Plan Advisor monitors and reports on changes in qualitative criteria, including firm ownership, key personnel changes or adverse litigation/regulatory issues.
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