the evolution of financial intelligence game changers
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the evolution of financial intelligence game changers
MAGA Z E W O TH IN R AB 9 ES T 2 WORK \ FINANCE \ LIFE LISHED 19 India’s Oldest Game Goes Pro; An Interview with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver; Peter Guber on Sports Tech The Race to Be the World’s Top Sport; 2015’s Biggest Art Sales; How to Start a Sports Philanthropy Ken Burns on Jackie Robinson; The Best Sports Watches and Spas; Should Your Child Play Football? THE EVOLUTION OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE S HANGER GAME C EN AND THE 60 M ORLD KE THE W WHO MA WO M E N TS OF SPOR SPIN WORTH.COM VOLUME 25 | EDITION 01 L E A D I N G W E A LT H A D V I S O R | DEERFIELD, IL Should I consider adding local banks to my stock portfolio? BY E.A. HORWITZ LLC Left to right: Jay Brahin, Vice President–Investments; Robert Youman, Managing Director; Ed Horwitz, Manager; Gerald Horwitz, Senior Portfolio Manager E.A. HORWITZ LLC 1650 Lake Cook Road, Suite 190, Deerfield, IL 60015 FEATURED ADVISORS Robert Youman, CPA, Managing Director Jay Brahin, Vice President, Investments NUMBER OF CLIENTS 1350 LARGEST CLIENT NET WORTH $100 million MINIMUM FEE FOR INITIAL MEETING None required 224.632.4600 MINIMUM NET WORTH REQUIREMENT $250,000 (for planning and investment services) METHODS OF COMPENSATION Assets-based and fixed fees (planning and investment services) PRIMARY CUSTODIAN FOR INVESTOR ASSETS National Financial Services LLC FINANCIAL SERVICES EXPERIENCE Brahin, 30+ years; Youman, 25 years PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDED Planning, investment and insurance products, investment advisory and money management services EMAIL [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] WEBSITE www.horwitzadvisors.com ILLUSTRATION BY KEVIN SPROULS E.A. HORWITZ LLC could be an investment right around the corner from you—literally—that: a) you know and trust, and b) has products and a business model you will have no trouble understanding. That investment is your local bank. Or, if not your local bank, one of more than 7,000 banks and savings and loans in the United States—which has more banks per capita than any other country in the world. While very low-profile, the stock offerings of local banks have important things in common that may make them a complement to your portfolio: W When we think of opportunities in the stock market, we tend to think of really exciting areas like technology and social media. But there Local banks may lack volatility compared to other indices and sectors, and strive to pay consistent dividends. Regional banks are generally well-run businesses rooted in their communities and offer a familiarity with customers and local businesses. Their stocks may offer lower volatility compared to other sectors of the stock market. Because of this, professional investors tend to pass on them as too simple, or even boring. But for you, that could be a good thing. You do not need a finance degree to understand how a bank works. It is a fairly simple proposition. A bank gathers deposits, then makes loans to good borrowers at higher rates than it pays its depositors. And, given your regional bank’s small size, with little effort you can actually sit down ABOUT US W with the CEO and discuss what makes the bank unique. When you buy any stock, you are buying a management team. So, it’s important to know its players. Additionally, many local banks build enough capital to expand and repurchase their own stock, which may indicate a return of capital to shareholders in the form of dividends and buybacks. Local banks may also offer a classic value investment compared to other sectors of the market. Local banks, considering all relevant factors, may trade at lower than price-to-book value and price-to-earnings ratios compared to other ITH OVER 80 YEARS OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE, THE ADVISORS OF E.A. HORWITZ LLC POSSESS A CONSERVATIVE INVESTMENT PHILOSOPHY AND A HIGH SENSE OF INTEGRITY, PROVIDING TIME-TESTED ADVICE AND STRATEGY. The firm follows simple guiding principles to help create individualized and harmonious financial plans. Jay Brahin has been involved in the markets for three decades, first from a commodity perspective, followed by securities. He has studied technical analysis as an integral component of his fundamental approach to stock analysis. Mr. Brahin works with high net worth individuals and retirement accounts. companies within the same asset class. Local/regional banking is a fragmented market that has been consolidating for years and should continue to consolidate in the coming years. The result of this fragmentation and consolidation has produced one group of banks that wants to sell, and another group that wants to buy. That is also good news for you. Banks that trade at a significant discount to the average takeover multiple of book value, may offer an opportunity to include it in an investment portfolio. Furthermore, local banks may lack volatility compared to other indices and sectors, and strive to pay consistent dividends. Local banks may offer returns through buybacks and takeovers, with the average takeover value being 1.38 times their book value at the time of the sale.1 Banks that are sold through a takeover may offer an investor the opportunity to participate in any upside in the price of the stock. Local banks may be a complement to a value investor’s stock portfolio. So, while the latest biotech or cybersecurity offering may grab the headlines, local and regional banks may contribute to a balanced portfolio. l He specializes in research and the selection of equities and bonds, following the Ben Graham philosophy, "Look for value not fads; buy when others are selling." He bases his decisions on personal research combined with consensus research from many firms. Robert Youman has worked in the securities industry since 1991 as a financial advisor and investment representative. Previously, he worked for KPMG, specializing 1 http://www.investopedia.com/articles/investing/100715/ regional-community-bank-stocks-next-big-thing.asp National Financial Services LLC, Member NYSE, SIPC, is an independent company not affiliated with Horwitz & Associates. 749961.1.0 in audits of community banks. Mr. Youman lives in Oak Park, IL, with his family. l WORTH.COM F E B R U A R Y- M A R C H 2 0 1 6 113 Robert Youman, CPA Managing Director Jay Brahin Vice President, Investments E.A. Horwitz LLC 1650 Lake Cook Road, Suite 190 Deerfield IL, 60015 Tel. 224.632.4600 [email protected] [email protected] www.horwitzadvisors.com REPRINTED FROM ® THE EVOLUTION OF FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE E.A. Horwitz LLC is featured in Worth 2016 Leading Wealth Advisors , a special section in every edition of Worth® magazine. All persons and firms appearing in this section have completed questionnaires, have been vetted by an advisory group following submission by Worth®, and thereafter paid the standard fees to Worth® to be featured in this section. The information contained herein is for informational purposes, and although the list of advisors presented in this section is drawn from sources believed to be reliable and independently reviewed, the accuracy or completeness of this information is not guaranteed. 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