Stonebridge Capital Advisors

Culture and values

• Client-focused in all aspects of the business.
• Values long-term relationships with clients, partners, and the community.
• Encourages collaboration across portfolio management, client service, operations, and leadership.

Career opportunities

• Career opportunities are listed on the firm's website under Career Opportunities when positions are available.
• The firm welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds, education, and experience who share its client-first values.
• At times there may be no current openings; in those periods, applicants are encouraged to check back for updates on new postings.

Where to learn more

• Prospective candidates can learn more about Stonebridge's services, team, and culture on the firm's website.
• For questions about careers, candidates may contact the firm using the general contact information.

• Financial advisors and advisory firms seeking a third-party asset manager.

Focus of the partnership

• Provides customized separately managed account (SMA) strategies to support advisors in serving their clients.
• Allows advisors to focus on relationships, planning, and overall practice management while Stonebridge manages the underlying portfolios.

Types of needs supported

• Brokerage accounts and retirement plans.
• Tax planning strategies implemented through portfolio management.
• Concentrated stock management.
• Values-based investing and client-specific restrictions.

Investment approach for advisors and their clients

Equities

• Uses top-down and bottom-up fundamental analysis to select equity securities.
• Portfolios primarily use individual stocks with a focus on domestic, large-cap companies.
• Offers three primary equity styles:
• Growth
• Growth and Income
• Dividend Income

Fixed income

• Employs a conservative risk profile and bottom-up security selection.
• Constructs portfolios with investment-grade bonds diversified across issuers and sectors.
• Offers two primary fixed income strategies:
• Tax-exempt
• Taxable

Third-party asset management process (summary)

1. Investment assessment – works with the advisor to review current holdings, objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity, and any restrictions.
2. Strategy development – designs long-term investment strategy guidelines for the advisor to present to the client.
3. Account setup – assists advisors in setting up client accounts with the custodian.
4. Implementation – deploys cash and reallocates holdings over a phased period.
5. Ongoing management – manages the portfolio and communicates progress to the advisor.
6. Strategy review – remains available for structured review meetings with advisors and their clients.

Additional advisor support

• Provides educational content and resources for advisors and clients.
• Offers guidance on implementing client restrictions and values-based preferences within portfolios.

What is not specified here

• This document does not provide specific fee schedules, revenue-sharing arrangements, or custodial requirements. Advisors should contact Stonebridge directly for those details.

Wealth management for individuals and families

What Stonebridge wealth management covers

• Developing a personal, customized financial strategy for each client.
• Taking a holistic view of the client's full financial picture.
• Helping clients navigate different stages of wealth and life events.

Approach

• Begins with understanding the client's goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and any unique circumstances.
• Builds a coordinated investment and wealth strategy rather than focusing on single products.
• Emphasizes clarity in communication and avoiding unnecessary complexity.

Investment implementation

• Coordinates with Stonebridge's investment management capabilities to implement portfolios aligned with the client's strategy.
• Uses individually managed portfolios designed to reflect client preferences and any stated restrictions.

Who this is for

• Individuals and families seeking:
• Ongoing, personalized wealth management
• A holistic approach to their financial life
• Direct access to portfolio management professionals

What is not specified here

• This document does not include fee schedules, account minimums, or specific tax or legal advice. For details on those items, clients should contact Stonebridge directly.

Stonebridge Capital Advisors – firm overview

Who we are

• Founded in 1997 as an SEC-registered investment advisor.
• Specializes in personalized investment and wealth management services.
• Serves individuals, families, non-profits, foundations, corporations, insurance companies, and financial advisors.
• Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, with additional offices in Colorado and Tennessee.
• Focused on "clarity without complexity," putting clients first and emphasizing integrity and respect.

Core service areas

Investment management

• Designs diverse, customized portfolios based on each client's goals and any personal or organizational restrictions.
• Uses individual securities rather than packaged products where appropriate, to improve customization, transparency, risk management, and cost control.
• Offers equity and fixed income strategies focused on long-term success.

Wealth management

• Provides a holistic approach to building a personal financial strategy.
• Helps clients navigate different stages of wealth and life events.
• Integrates investment management with broader planning considerations tailored to each client.

Institutional advisory services

• Acts as a fiduciary investment advisor for institutions including:
• Insurance companies
• Non-profits and foundations
• Corporations
• Develops customized, diversified strategies aligned with each organization's Investment Policy Statement (IPS), goals, and constraints.

Advisory partnership services

• Partners with financial advisors as a third-party asset manager.
• Provides separately managed account (SMA) strategies and support so advisors can focus on their client relationships and planning work.

Investment philosophy and approach

• Emphasizes long-term, goal-based investing.
• Focus on domestic, large-cap companies for equities and investment-grade bonds for fixed income, based on fundamental research.
• Portfolios are typically built with individual securities, allowing for:
• Customization to client objectives and restrictions
• Transparency into holdings
• Direct risk management

Community involvement

• Actively supports local organizations and community initiatives.
• Maintains a formal Community Partnership focus as part of the firm's culture.

• Main phone: 651-251-1000
• General email: info@stonebridgecap.com
• Website: https://stonebridgecap.com

An online contact form is also available on the website for inquiries.

Minnesota office (home office)

• Address:
• 2550 University Avenue West

Suite 455 South St. Paul, MN 55114

• Phone: 651-251-1000
• Fax: 651-251-1010
• Email: info@stonebridgecap.com

Colorado office

• Address:
• 5460 Quebec Street South

Suite 333 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

• Phone: 303-749-1152

Tennessee office

• Address:
• 60 Volunteer Dr.

Hendersonville, TN 37075

• Phone: 615-265-4975

How to get in touch

• For information on wealth management, investment management, institutional services, or advisory partnership services, prospective clients can:
• Call the main office number listed above, or
• Use the contact form on the website and select the relevant topic of interest.

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• Insurance companies
• Non-profits and foundations
• Corporations

Role as fiduciary

• Serves as a trusted fiduciary focused on each organization's specific investment goals.
• Builds strategies around the institution's objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and any unique restrictions.

Investment strategy

• Develops customized, diversified strategies using:
• Equity solutions, primarily focused on domestic, large-cap companies
• Fixed income solutions using investment-grade bonds
• Prefers individual securities over mutual funds to improve:
• Customization
• Transparency
• Risk management
• Cost control

Institutional process (high-level)

1. Organizational assessment – reviews current holdings, objectives, risk tolerance, liquidity, and special constraints.
2. Investment Policy Statement (IPS) construction – collaborates with the Board or Investment Committee to establish a long-term IPS and guidelines.
3. Strategy development – designs an investment strategy aligned with the IPS and organizational goals.
4. Implementation – typically deploys cash and reallocates existing holdings over a phased period.
5. Ongoing management – continuously reviews and manages the portfolio in light of market conditions and liquidity needs.
6. Periodic review – meets with the organization to review performance, goals, market conditions, and IPS.

Fees

• Compensated through a single fee based on assets under management.
• Does not sell proprietary products and does not use product-based compensation packages.

Additional support

• Provides support beyond portfolio management, which may include:
• Educational events
• Speaker engagements
• Committee involvement
• Network connections
• Access to research and other resources

• Chief Executive Officer and Senior Wealth Advisor – responsible for overall firm leadership, operations, strategy, and long-term growth, while also working directly with clients.
• Chief Operating Officer and Portfolio Manager – oversees day-to-day operations and manages portfolios for institutions and high-net-worth individuals.
• Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager – leads team development and firm growth while managing fixed income and equity portfolios.
• Chief Investment Officer and Portfolio Manager – leads the investment team in managing equity and fixed income strategies and oversees investment philosophy and process.
• Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Advisory Relationships – oversees administrative functions, human resources, and relationships with broker-dealers and advisors.

Chief Economist

• Provides ongoing economic research and analysis for the firm.
• Produces the Stonebridge Economic Outlook and participates in developing investment strategies and asset allocation models.

Compliance and performance

• Chief Compliance Officer – oversees the firm's compliance program, ensuring Stonebridge meets or exceeds regulatory requirements and maintains strong ethical and professional standards.

Portfolio management team

• Includes directors of equity and fixed income, portfolio managers, and analysts.
• Responsible for:
• Constructing and managing client portfolios.
• Conducting research and security selection.
• Implementing the firm's equity and fixed income strategies.

How clients interact with the team

• Clients typically work with a dedicated wealth advisor or relationship manager and portfolio manager.
• Additional specialists (such as the Chief Economist or compliance professionals) support the overall investment process and governance.

Note

• This document provides a high-level overview of roles and responsibilities. Specific individuals, biographies, and direct contact details for each team member are available on the firm's website.

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