Investing

In an effort to protect capital and build assets, successful investors have often followed a simple investment strategy:

1. Establish investment objectives based upon their financial goals;

2. Diversify investments to enhance returns and protect capital by allocating their money to several types of assets such as international stocks, U.S. stocks, bonds and money market funds;

3. Hire the finest money management firms to purchase and sell securities on their behalf within their established objectives;

4. Monitor investment results on a regular basis to determine if all of their investment objectives are being met.

We adhere to this strategy and are committed to helping our clients achieve their investment and financial goals.

To learn more about this approach to investing and how it can work for you Click here to contact an Investment Advisor, or call 713-426-1870.


Useful links to other Web Sites dealing with Investing

Click here for Morningstar. This organization issues the often quoted "Morningstar Rating" (1-5 star) to Mutual Funds.

Click here for Bloomberg. Great resource for general market information as well as specific details on stocks, bonds and mutual funds.

Click here for Yahoo Finance. Another great resource for general market information
as well as specific details on stocks, bonds and mutual funds.


*Michael J. Branda and Brian Branda are registered representatives and investment adviser representatives of, and securities and investment advisory services are offered solely by Equity Services, Inc., Member FINRA/SIPC, a Broker/Dealer and Registered Investment Adviser subsidiary of National Life Insurance Company, One National Life Drive, Montpelier, VT 05604 (802) 229-3900. Branda Financial Services is independent of Equity Services, Inc.