RESEARCH

Stanford Research encompasses both institutional equity research and Washington-focused policy research, offering a perspective on individual companies, sector-specific topics and national policy.

The importance Stanford Group Company places on research comes from years of experience in a constantly changing world. We know that as markets develop and new sectors grow, it is imperative that our clients have the most accurate information available to ensure financial success. Stanford Group Company clients will always have our commitment to conduct informative and enlightening research.

As a part of our commitment to our clients, we provide objective, well-developed research. Our skilled analysts use their talent to provide invaluable research that can help in making important decisions. Thanks to a wide range of resources obtained through technology, experience and reputation, our research analysts develop reports on the most current firms and sectors. Our equity analysts offer insight and opinions on companies in the consumer/retail, media, energy, financial institutions, health care, technology and water/environment sectors.

Stanford's policy and regulatory research has consistently been ranked in the top four for Macro/Washington research by Institutional Investor magazine.

"Stanford's equity analysts target small- and mid-cap companies where research can really make a difference in an investment decision. Stanford's policy and regulatory research looks beyond the numbers at the impact of Washington policy, regulation and legislation on institutional investors' portfolios. When you utilize both our equity research and policy insights, nobody can touch it," said Managing Director Ed Garlich. "Stanford clients and employees have access to and can leverage a differentiated product not available elsewhere.

"Our clients care about execution. They care about management of companies. They care about ideas. And that's where we come in. The main growth is going to be in the equity area for small- and mid-cap companies."

Our policy analysts deliver investment relevant insights across a broad range of sectors, including geopolitics, international/trade, Federal Reserve Board policy, health care — including services, medical devices and pharmaceuticals, telecom, media, financial services, water/environment, agribusiness/tobacco, energy, and technology — including IT services, homeland security and biometrics/emerging technologies.