Rick J. Sterne

MLAM's worldwide approach to equity investing uses a philosophy of identifying relative value among individual stocks and stock markets by focusing primarily on two variables: reinvestment rate and the price-to-book value ratio. There are seven additional screens employed to further refine the process. The factors used to identify value include price-to-cash flow, price-to-earnings ratios, past and future earnings growth and dividend payouts. For asset allocation, a country whose market valuation measurements seem consistently above or below world averages or its own historical averages are over or under-weighted accordingly. The degrees of over or under-weighting are determined by relative economic prospects as measured by the outlook for GNP, inflation and interest rates of each country and their impact on currency movements. By combining a value approach to individual stock selection with asset allocation by country, the firm seeks to achieve consistent performance relative to international equity indexes. MLAM combines top-down and bottom-up analysis and uses proprietary models as part of their research process. Their funds are team-managed.

Provides securities trading services

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Provides stock brokerage and asset management services

Provides insurance services

Lightyear Capital invests in middle market companies located in the United States with an EBITDA of more than USD 10 million and enterprise values ranging from USD 200 - 2000 million. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides equity financing for buyout transactions.

Granite Capital Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early stage capital requirements.

Provides financial services