Institutional Asset Management

Responsive support for organizations with complex investment needs.

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A history of experience and excellence

Our Institutional Asset Management group has a long and successful track record of managing investments for institutions. Our rigorous approach to creating customized portfolios diversified across high quality assets, combined with responsive local service, makes us uniquely qualified to address the goals of institutional investors.

Our team of investment professionals has extensive experience navigating volatile and complex markets. To support our clients, we maintain a staff of over 200 colleagues who serve in relationship management, portfolio management, administrative, analyst and management roles.

Clients that we serve

  • Corporations
  • Endowments and foundations
  • Public funds
  • Healthcare providers 
  • Insurance companies
  • Taft-Hartley plans

Our consultative approach to working with your organization

Every organization has unique objectives and risk considerations. Our approach is designed to help you navigate these complexities through a disciplined, collaborative process that aligns your investment strategy with your long-term goals.

  • Listen + engage

    We start by listening to understand your unique risk characteristics and reward assumptions.

  • Consult

    Together, we’ll develop a customized investment policy statement to document a framework for governance and establish portfolio parameters.

  • Establish strategy

    Our team will determine strategic asset allocation ranges and security types to construct a portfolio tailored to your organization's needs.

  • Manage portfolio

    Your portfolio is professionally managed to pursue return objectives in a risk-controlled environment through a disciplined and repeatable investment process.

  • Evaluate + adjust

    We collaborate with you through a dynamic process of ongoing review and feedback to ensure your portfolio is positioned to pursue your objectives.

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Specialized focus areas for your institution 

Investment Management

We specialize in developing investment solutions for institutional clients. With our custom portfolio management approach, we take the time to understand your needs and objectives to determine the appropriate portfolio solution.

Securities custody

We provide administrative services for your firm’s institutional portfolio custody needs. Critical aspects of this include asset safekeeping, trade settlement, income collection, corporate action monitoring, automated sweep investment and comprehensive reporting.

Escrow services

Our versatile specialists can manage escrows for the needs of public and commercial clients. We may hold and disburse escrow funds for mergers and acquisitions, asset purchase transactions and other transactions requiring a third-party financial agent.

The benefits our team brings to your business

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Customized investment management

We construct portfolios using a well-defined and rigorously applied investment philosophy to meet your long-term objectives.

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High asset quality

Our research-driven process focuses on selecting high-quality investments with strong risk/reward characteristics.

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Broad diversification

We develop and monitor portfolios for strict adherence to investment policy statements.

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Strong and consistent performance

Our team of investment professionals has extensive experience navigating volatile and complex markets.

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John B Duffy
Senior Vice President - Institutional Client Advisor
608-259-3654
John.Duffy@AssociatedBank.com

Frequently Asked Questions

While we’re a leading financial institution based in the Midwest, our reach and experience goes beyond our region. We take pride in providing a personal touch: working side-by-side with our clients, always being accessible and delivering truly dedicated, meaningful asset management that fits your mission.  



  • Investment, Securities and Insurance Products:

    NOT
    FDIC INSURED    		NOT BANK
    GUARANTEED    		MAY
    LOSE VALUE    		NOT INSURED BY ANY
    FEDERAL AGENCY    		NOT A
    DEPOSIT

     

  • Associated Bank and Associated Bank Private Wealth are marketing names Associated Banc-Corp (AB-C) uses for products and services offered by its affiliates. Securities and investment advisory services are offered by Associated Investment Services, Inc. (AIS), member FINRA/SIPC; insurance products are offered by licensed agents of AIS; deposit and loan products and services are offered through Associated Bank, N.A. (ABNA); investment management, fiduciary, administrative and planning services are offered through Associated Trust Company, N.A. (ATC); and Kellogg Asset Management, LLC® (KAM) provides investment management services to AB-C affiliates. AIS, ABNA, ATC, and KAM are all direct or indirect, wholly-owned subsidiaries of AB-C. AB-C and its affiliates do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. Please consult with your advisors regarding your individual situation. (1024)