The Moorings Group, LLC

The Moorings Group, LLC is an independent asset management firm specializing in fixed income portfolios, primarily municipals, founded in 2003 and registered with the SEC in 2005. The firm's partners, Michele M. Poirier and Connie F. Partridge, each have over 35 years of experience in fixed income markets. The Moorings Group actively manages custom portfolios tailored to clients' financial history, goals, and risk profiles. The firm manages accounts under the "Advisor's Choice Separately Managed Account Program" and had approximately $470.3 million in discretionary assets under management as of December 31, 2024. The firm acts as a fiduciary under the DOL's Prohibited Transaction Exemption 2020-02, ensuring advice is in clients' best interests. Fees are based on a percentage of assets under management, with exceptions and fee reductions available. The Moorings Group does not charge performance-based fees and serves various client types, including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm's investment strategies focus on fixed income assets, with a 4-step process for active management. The firm does not have reportable disciplinary information and does not engage in side-by-side management. Clients must establish accounts with qualified custodians, with Schwab being a recommended custodian. The Moorings Group offers discretionary asset management services, with full discretion to manage and direct client assets. The firm does not engage in proxy voting for fixed income securities.