No. Ray is licensed to operate in most states. Therefore you do not need to be a Missouri resident. It is our fiduciary responsibility to ensure that we have adequate licenses to operate in your state.
Because our strategies are complicated and equity-centric, we request $500,000 investment minimum.
Our firm is registered with the SEC and values our integrity and reputation. We believe in having a long-term relationship with our clients and utilize a third-party for account activity to maintain independence. We partner with First Clearing Corporation (a non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo) to give us full-service products and services and Prospera Financial Services to provide back-office support.
Yes. Our team of registered investment advisors and associates read analyst reports, performs independent research, monitors stock market activity, and adjust client portfolios on an ongoing basis.
Our investment philosophy is based on a few key factors:- Diversification: Portfolio diversification is essential to enhancing your returns while also reducing your risk over time. Ray is a multi-asset class money manager, meaning that he incorporates exposure to an array of diversified stocks and bonds on a global basis.
- Growth vs. Value: Ray tends to invest in value stocks but also looks at companies with growth opportunity.
- Types Of Investments: We typically invest in a larger mix of stocks with consideration for taxes and inflation. We consider investments such as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs), preferred stock and treasury, etc.
- Market Timing: We may manage volatility but we do not try to time the market top or bottom by adjusting your portfolio based upon a market ‘hunch’. Studies have repeatedly shown the dangers of market timing, as calling the markets wrong can prove very costly.
We believe in being proactive and try to call our clients once a quarter to discuss your portfolio and the market. We issue a periodic newsletter to discuss factors that may influence the market. If you have any questions or concerns, we are always available for consultation and advice.
Our investment advisor and associates hold a combined, Series 7, 24, 63, 65, and 66 licenses with over 60 years of experience between them. These licenses allow them to sell investment products with commission and conduct fee/advisory services.
Yes. Fiduciary advisors must always work in their client’s best interest. If an advisor is not a fiduciary, this means that the advice you receive might not align with what’s best for you and could be influenced by commissions or other factors. The vast majority of our clients are managed with full discretion and therefore fall into this category. For the few legacy clients we manage on a commission basis, we are not required to act as a fiduciary but certainly act in their best interest.
Our president, Ray Saleeby, oversees approximately $390 million in client assets (as of 9.29.25) and has a dedicated staff available to assist his clients.
No. We are not subject to sales quotas and are not required to meet any kind of minimums in trading. We are truly independent.
