Investment Management in Rockford

Our in-house portfolio management group is dedicated to building, implementing, and overseeing client portfolios. Working closely with our Investment Policy Committee, they bring the Klaas Financial Investment Philosophy to life. By partnering with our Financial Advisers in Rockford, IL, we help educate clients and ensure each portfolio is thoughtfully managed to align with individual planning goals.

Our Team Includes:

Utilize Academic Research to Improve Diversification

• Taking part in the market is more valuable than attempting to time the market: Remain steadfast in long-term views.
• Markets are efficient: Focus on accessing diverse investments at low costs.
• Global equity market-cap weighted strategy: Over the long term, a global equity approach provides better diversification than concentrated alternatives.

• Disciplined, unemotional portfolio management is critical to long-term success. Defined benchmarks provide consistency and remove emotional decision-making.
• Index-based ETFs as a foundation: ETFs provide diversification, tax efficiency, low costs, and high liquidity.
• Industry-leading technology: Our software provides real-time insights for data-driven decisions.

• Review of Existing Investments: Our advisers and portfolio team evaluate your current holdings and identify opportunities.
• Tax Considerations: We work closely with you to incorporate personalized tax needs into your investment design.
• Implementation: Your portfolio is constructed based on your financial goals and long-term planning strategy.

• Constant Oversight: Our Rockford-based portfolio management group monitors accounts, rebalances when needed, and manages contributions or withdrawals.
• Regular Reviews: We meet with clients to review performance, risk, and ensure the portfolio continues to align with long-term goals.

• Index-Based Portfolios – Our base design, built around our Investment Philosophy.
• Sustainable Index-Based Portfolios – Focused on climate impact and carbon emission reduction.
• Specialized Portfolios – Including CD Ladder Portfolios and Enhanced Short Maturity Portfolios.
• Managed Variable Annuities – Low-cost, index-based solutions for clients seeking tax deferral within annuities, with no commissions paid to Klaas Financial.

Our commitment goes beyond managing investments—we build long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and education. If you’re in Rockford or the surrounding Northern Illinois area and looking for a disciplined, research-based investment management partner, Klaas Financial is here to guide you.