M.d. Sass Associates Inc.

M.D. Sass Associates, Inc. is an investment manager specializing in separately managed accounts with various strategies, including concentrated value equities and fixed income. Established in March 1972, the firm is controlled by Martin D. Sass. They manage regulatory assets under management of $342,488,480 as of December 31, 2021. The firm generally charges management fees based on a tiered structure, with negotiable rates for concentrated value equity and fixed income accounts. They may accept accounts below the $5 million standard size, with fees adjusted accordingly. Investment strategies focus on adding value while controlling risk, with a philosophy of rotating between sectors for high returns with low risk. M.D. Sass Associates, Inc. is not compensated based on performance and primarily serves jointly trusteed funds and other clients. The firm emphasizes a fiduciary duty to act in clients' best interests and provides detailed information on investment strategies, risk factors, and financial industry activities. Clients have investment discretion, and the firm follows a comprehensive Code of Ethics to ensure fair and equitable treatment of clients. Clients' assets are held with qualified custodians, and the firm generally has discretionary authority over investment decisions. M.D. Sass Associates, Inc. has not been involved in any legal or disciplinary events in the past 10 years.