Category Archives: Selecting a Pension Plan Investment Advisor

The Vista of Insight and the Mark of Excellence: Why We Founded Vistamark Investments

 

We founded Vistamark Investments LLC because we knew that clients and institutions deserve a new standard of partnership. Our careers have given us an insider’s perspective on how much the industry needed to evolve. We saw firsthand how investment firms too often fall back on “off-the-shelf” solutions, ignore experience-driven innovation, and fail to build around what investors and organizations truly need. Vistamark isn’t just an advisor practice—it’s a purpose-built, full-service investment platform that blends world-class research, technology, and bespoke client service.

Our name reflects our philosophy: Vistamark stands for the Vista of Insight and the Mark of Excellence. We’re driven to offer a broad perspective on each client’s financial landscape—paired with relentless standards and an unwavering commitment to best-in-class results. Every relationship, every investment strategy, every partnership is held to our mark of excellence.

Navigating the Future: Why Asset Liability Management is Key for Corporate Defined Benefit Pension Plans

 

Corporate defined benefit (DB) pension plans are constantly navigating a turbulent financial sea, buffeted by market volatility, a shifting regulatory landscape, and ever-evolving liabilities. While many U.S. corporate plans enjoyed a strong 2024, with the top 100 boasting over 103% funded status, this hard-won stability is now at risk from anticipated rate cuts and a climate of geopolitical uncertainty. To truly safeguard these gains and ensure long-term solvency, forward-thinking sponsors are no longer just seeking returns; they’re embracing Asset Liability Management (ALM) and Liability-Driven Investing (LDI). These aren’t just buzzwords; they represent a fundamental shift, transforming pension management from a growth-focused endeavor into a precision-driven exercise in risk mitigation.

Cash Balance Plans: The Hybrid Solution Powering Retirement and Tax Savings

 

The world of retirement planning is constantly evolving, and for business owners and high-earning professionals, the quest for strategies that maximize savings, slash taxes, and offer robust flexibility is more critical than ever. If you’ve been searching for a game-changer, allow us to introduce you to the cash balance plan – a powerful, yet often overlooked, retirement vehicle that masterfully blends the best features of traditional pensions and modern 401(k)s.