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Private Asset Management
— April 28, 2009
Kristen Oliveri of Private Asset Management announces the addition of Vince Robinson to Consulting Services Group, LLC. Robinson
will lead the private client services group and work to bolster the firm's wealth division. His goal is to enhance the ability to attain
the client's preferred end result of capital preservation and growth through efficient planning and consulting while developing techniques
to lessen the mishaps in the investment industry.
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Robinson hired to lead CSG's Wealth Division
Memphis Business Journal— April 24, 2009
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People on the Move
The Commercial Appeal— April 14, 2009
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Shelby County | Small Plan of the Year
— March 2009
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Financial News
— March 30, 2009
Yaël Bizouati of Financial News features Kurt Voldeng, executive vice president and senior consultant at Consulting Services Group, LLC,
in an article about where hedge funds are going to seek capital during these times. Voldeng says that managers are adjusting fees and making other
concessions, such as introducing hurdle rates on performance fees.
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The Hedge Fund Law Report
— March 25, 2009
Jennifer Banzaca of The Hedge Fund Law Report, features Kurt Voldeng, executive vice president and senior consultant at Consulting Services Group, LLC,
in an article that addresses hedge fund terms and fees. Voldeng offers his insight on tiered management fee structures and highlights a tax concern that is
linked to deferred performance fees. He adds, "Hedge fund managers, particularly in the current market environment, want to be accommodative and attract assets.
There will still be those that don't feel the pressure to change anything. It's just a matter of confidence in themselves and their organizations and their client base."
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Coffee break: Consulting Services honors
The Commercial Appeal— March 20, 2009
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Hedge Funds Review
— March 2009
Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, offers his insight on hedge funds. Giovannetti comments on hedge fund fee structures and the options hedge fund managers
are faced with.
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Money Management Letter
— March 16, 2009
Money Management Letter announces that Shelby County Retirement System, a client of CSG LLC, is recognized as Small Plan of the Year.
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Bloomberg Television— March 12, 2009
Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, discusses the problems and possible solutions for the pension market, live from Bloomberg's studios. Giovannetti offers his thoughts on private and public pension plans, noting that both are underfunded and, to find opportunities in the short term, more confidence needs to be instilled in the trustees of these funds.
- TheStreet.com— February 5, 2009
Lauren Tara LaCapra of TheStreet.com quotes Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, on hedge funds filling the investment banking void. Giovannetti attended the hedge fund industry's GAIM conference in Miami, and asserts that hegde funds are "a very likely candidate" to fill the void.
- American Banker— February 4, 2009
American Banker’s Steve Garmhausen quotes Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, regarding the current state of the hedge fund industry. "Our clients and most institutional investors we're talking to would welcome more transparency," says Giovannetti. (This article was also featured in Financial Planning, BankInvestmentConsultant.com, and On Wall Street.)
- CNBC 'Squawk on the Street'— February 2, 2009
Erin Burnett and Brian Shactman of CNBC discuss market conditions with Robert Longfield, executive vice president and senior consultant at CSG LLC. Longfield comments on the investment markets and provides perspective on how investors might ride out the current market.
- Their AIM is true: Foundation is dedicated to helping inner-city youngsters
The Commercial Appeal— November 26, 2008
- Coffee Break: Longfield talks on 'Squawk'
The Commercial Appeal— November 26, 2008
- CNBC 'Squawk on the Street'— November 24, 2008
Mark Haines and Erin Burnett of CNBC discuss investing in areas with large dividends with Robert Longfield, executive vice president and senior consultant at CSG LLC. Longfield suggests looking at areas where you can get paid while you wait for the market to turn around.
- CSG Among 2008's Hot 100
BusinessTN.com— November 8, 2008
- Bloomberg Television— October 7, 2008
Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, offers his insight on how institutional investors can preserve and grow assets in today's market.
- Institutional Investor— September 2008
Ken Houghton of Institutional Investor features Robert Longfield, executive vice president and senior consultant at CSG LLC, in an article about water as both a worry and opportunity in the emerging market. Longfield notes that infrastructure requirements such as roads and energy should not be ignored.
- The Chronicle of Philanthropy— September 25, 2008
Ben Gose addresses how to handle a downturn with Brian Jones, president of CSG LLC. Jones notes that he sees value in emerging-market stocks, real estate investment trusts and U.S. stocks — all areas that have been hit hard. "We want to enforce that discipline of buying low," he says..
- Coffee break: 'Squawk' presents investment alternatives
The Commercial Appeal— September 13, 2008
- CNBC 'Squawk on the Street'— September 12, 2008
Mark Haines and Erin Burnett of CNBC discuss alternative investing with Robert Longfield, executive vice president and senior consultant at CSG LLC. Longfield suggests that investors who are defensive can find opportunities in non-directional hedge funds and timber, while those who are trying to be opportunistic can look at managed futures or long-short commodities.
- Repairing the Damage
Institutional Investor— September 2008
- Investment Dealers Digest— September 9, 2008
Gerelyn Terzo of Investment Dealers Digest quotes Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, regarding the hedge fund industry. "There is a hedge fund on every corner, so to speak. More of them have come to our office looking for capital than we can manage," Giovannetti says.
- People On the Move: Jennifer Murff
Memphis Business Journal— September 8, 2008
- BankRate.com— August 27, 2008
Sheyna Steiner of Bankrate.com quotes Jay Fik, a wealth transfer specialist at Consulting Services Group, LLC, on the easy loan application to tap into a 401(k). "You just fill out a form and that's it," Fik says. "You are limited to 50 percent of your vested account balance with a maximum of $50,000, and that is based on IRS guidelines."
- SmartMoney.com— August 22, 2008
Rob Wherry of SmartMoney.com quotes Robert Longfield, executive vice president and senior consultant at CSG LLC, on the technology sector. "It is very rare that we recommend to an institutional client, much less a retail client, to invest in a tech-only sector fund," Longfield says.
- BusinessWeek— August 6, 2008
Ben Levisohn of BusinessWeek quotes Lee Giovannetti, CEO of CSG LLC, on the current performance of hedge funds. "Hedge funds will find [the environment] difficult unless they're very good at maintaining the returns," Giovannetti says. "We should see a significant shrinkage in the number of funds out there."
- Crescent Center set for CSG growth
The Commercial Appeal— March 30, 2008
— April 30, 2009
