WindRock is a registered investment advisor (RIA) and wealth management firm that offers a broad array of investment management services.  Our investment management services are available at minimums starting at $500,000.  For clients with wealth of $10 million or more, we offer a holistic investment approach under our family office solutions. We coordinate their investment strategy with their team of advisors including their tax accountant, estate planning attorney and other professionals.

We work with a select group of corporate executives, business owners, divorcees, family offices & heirs, retirees, and athletic professionals

Our investment philosophy is rooted in the belief that an effective process needs to combine the best elements of a Macroeconomic “Big Picture” with an Entrepreneurial-Minded Research Process to uncover unique investment opportunities for the environment ahead.  Our philosophy has been shaped by our experiences in the industry and two key insights:

• The mainstream industry is largely incapable of identifying the macroeconomic “big picture” and looming financial bubbles, resulting in devastating losses for their clients as these bubbles burst.

• The best results are achieved by thinking differently and straying from the mainstream advice which is still driven by a Wall Street sales culture.

Today, investors are overwhelmed by too many investment views and offerings to consider.  WindRock serves to filter all of these top-down macroeconomic views with bottom-up investment choices to bring clients our top recommendations.  We work with each client to determine a strategy that fits their risk tolerance and objectives.  Assets are allocated amongst three major categories:  Hard Assets, Financial Assets (Global Equities and Bonds, including Tactical Strategies) and Unique Private Opportunities. Unique Private Opportunities are offered through our strategic alliance with Iridius Capital as through other private investment firms and family offices.  For taxable clients, we ensure that client portfolios are built with tax-minimization in mind and are constructed in synergy with their broader financial plan.

In addition to considering our clients’ risk profiles, objectives, tax situations, etc., our investment allocations are based on expectations about future economic and market conditions.  Using economic theory, we determine expectations of economic growth and inflation over the next six-to-24 months.  This economic forecast, combined with our assessment of stock and bond market conditions, allows us to position clients ahead of pronounced market moves.  In addition, our adherence to strict rebalancing targets allows WindRock clients the opportunity to realize gains while minimizing risk.

We believe in a free-market economic philosophy popularized by the Austrian school.  In short, we do not believe in the Keynesian philosophy that government, through significant regulation, spending, and the printing of money, can steer economies towards prosperity while minimizing economic downturns.

At WindRock, we believe strongly is thought-leadership and continuing education.  Several of our key designations include CFA, MBA, CPA, and CAIA.  In addition, as business owners, we share an enterprising view of economics and investing.  The combination of these skills gives us an edge in the uncertain world ahead.

CFA®:  Chartered Financial Analyst Charterholder
The CFA Program is a globally recognized, graduate level curriculum that provides a strong foundation of real-world investment analysis and portfolio management skills.  It also emphasizes the highest ethical and professional standards.

MBA:  Masters in Business Administration
A Masters in Business Administration is an advanced graduate degree covering multiple aspects of business management.

CPA:  Certified Public Accountant
A Certified Public Accountant certification is obtained through extensive education, experience and an examination. Individuals seeking to qualify as a Certified Public Accountant must undergo extensive study and the passing the Uniform CPA Examination.

CAIA®:  Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Charterholder
The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst charter is a designation providing deeper knowledge in the area of “alternative investment strategies” outside of the conventional stock and bond arena.  These strategies may include hard assets (including real estate), private equity, hedge funds, and tactical trading strategies among others.