As all advisors know fixed income is an integral part of a client portfolio. The fixed income departments of our custodians are experienced in facilitating trades. Fixed income trading is fully accessible online. The following products are available:
- US Treasury Bills, Notes and Bonds
- Tax Free and Taxable Municipal Bonds
- US Treasury Strips
- US Agency Bonds and Discount Notes
- Certificates of Deposit
- Zero Coupon Bonds
- Unit Investment Trusts
- Mortgage-Backed Securities
- Convertible Bonds
- Foreign Bonds
- Commercial Paper
- Newly Issued Fixed Income Securities
Advisors who desire to outsource their fixed income allocations have several choices. They may use a Separate Account Manager via the custodial platforms or advisors may benefit from the knowledge of Fixed Income Securities. FIS, located in Colorado, specializes in creating bond portfolios for independent advisors. FIS offers analytical support and services including assistance in portfolio analysis and tune-ups, client-ready presentations, fixed income strategies, swaps, ladders and bids.