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2. Introducing SFE. SFE Investment Counsel is an investment advisory firm located in downtown Los AngelesFounded in 1977, SFE is well regarded among individual investors and industry peers in the Southern California regionThe investment team of 9 professionals has over 180 years of combined inve
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1. SFE Investment Counsel Company Overview
2. 2 Introducing SFE SFE Investment Counsel is an investment advisory firm located in downtown Los Angeles
Founded in 1977, SFE is well regarded among individual investors and industry peers in the Southern California region
The investment team of 9 professionals has over 180 years of combined investment experience and 13 years average tenure with the firm
SFE is responsible for $325 million in assets invested on behalf of individual, corporate and institutional clients
SFE investment strategies are managed by a team of experienced professionals based on value-oriented, fundamental research
3. 3 SFE Ownership & Financial Status SFE is 100% owned by 7 employee-shareholders
A formal succession plan is in place through which the 5 minority shareholders buy-down the founders
All shareholders have invested cash in exchange for ownership
SFE has been financially stable for 30 years, currently has no debt, and is committed to transparency in all client interactions
4. 4 SFE Client Concentration Total assets are $325M
Managed assets are $200M
Managed Institutional assets are $43M
Top 5 clients account for 27% of assets
SFEs largest client represents 10% of assets
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6. 6 Investment Philosophy SFE strives to maximize client returns by adhering to a straightforward, consistent approach to investing
Value-based
Fundamental Analysis
Total Returns
Risk Management
Dividends are an important source of total returns
Sound, established businesses
Disciplined financial management
Track record of dividend growth
While screening companies of all market capitalizations, our bottoms-up analysis favors small and mid-cap business franchises, ideally selling into global markets
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8. 8 Investment Process
9. 9 Investment Resources
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12. 12 Composite Development SFE currently markets a single composite that includes all managed accounts with at least 65% equities (the SFE Balanced Portfolio)
The performance data presented herein shows the risk/return profile of the SFE Balanced portfolio versus a custom index that blends the S&P 500 and the Lehman Aggregate Bond Index
SFE is currently being audited by Ashland Partners to confirm our compliance with GIPS standards
Two 100% equity composites are currently being audited by Ashland; Letters of Verification are expected in Q307
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16. 16 Research and Portfolio Management
17. 17 Administration and General Management
18. 18 Marketing and Business Development
19. 19 Disclaimers
20. SFE Investment Counsel Mr. James T. Moylan, CFA
Mr. Edward J. Ternan
213.612.0220
SFE Investment Counsel
1000 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1950
Los Angeles, CA 90017
www.sfeic.com