Investment Types

 
At Cardiff Park Advisors we recommend no-load, low turnover, passively traded, and low expense-ratio stock and bond index mutual funds for client portfolios. We particularly like the passively-managed index funds offered by Dimensional Fund Advisors (DFA), which offer broad diversification and are structured for low turnover, reduced trading costs, and reduced capital gains distributions. We also utilize Vanguard Funds, other index funds, and some Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust securities (REITs), gold and commodity mutual funds, or other funds may be recommended to further diversify asset allocation.

Our investment portfolios also may include a variety of individual short- and intermediate-term fixed income securities diversified across different issuers and economies. These include CDs, government bonds, corporate bonds, municipal bonds, and inflation protected securities. For clients with larger fixed income portfolios, a combination of bond funds and individual fixed income securities are often recommended. Fixed income investment recommendations are based on portfolio requirements and the reality of current market conditions.

Existing client investments are evaluated as part of our planning and portfolio design process, which includes developing a plan for repositioning assets into a new portfolio. We’ll offer investment advice on any and all investments held by our clients at the beginning of and throughout the advisory relationship. Once a portfolio is built (or rebuilt), Cardiff Park monitors holdings and strategic asset allocation on a continuous basis, providing monthly reports for all clients.

Cash held in investment accounts is typically swept into the bank or money market mutual fund accounts of the institutions where clients hold their assets (Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, or Fidelity). We work with clients to assess upcoming cash flow needs and create a plan for meeting those requirements.

Learn More About Us

Cardiff Park Advisors is located in San Marcos, 25 miles north of San Diego. We work with clients throughout the United States. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your financial goals and how we can help you reach them. You may reach us by emailing our principal at jgorlow@cardiffpark.com or calling our office at 760-635-7526.

For more information about Cardiff Park Advisors please review our brochure at https://adviserinfo.sec.gov/firm/summary/126752 or visit www.cardiffpark.com