IN PRACTICE

When Flexibility Matters

After selling a business, a client came to Meeder with a clear long-term plan. The proceeds were intended to remain invested for the next decade, with no anticipated need for liquidity.

Six months later, circumstances changed.

The client needed $1 million for an unexpected opportunity. Rather than disrupting the broader investment strategy, Meeder’s team carefully raised the required capital by selecting specific positions and tax lots—avoiding unnecessary capital gains while keeping the portfolio aligned with long-term goals.

Several months after that, the client reached out again—this time requesting an additional $600,000. Once more, liquidity was provided seamlessly and tax-efficiently, without forcing broad portfolio changes or triggering avoidable taxes.

Throughout the process, the client didn’t need to rethink their strategy or worry about execution. The portfolio was structured from the start to adapt as life evolved—because flexibility wasn’t an afterthought; it was built in.

A Disciplined, Tax-Aware Approach Built Around the Full Household

  • This approach combines institutional investment discipline with a full-household perspective that extends beyond the accounts we directly manage

Asking the Right Questions Before Making Any Trades

  • Every Private Wealth relationship begins with a comprehensive discovery process.
  • Meeder Private Wealth portfolio managers—supported by CFP® and CFA® professionals—work alongside the advisor and client to develop a deep understanding of personal and financial objectives, risk tolerance, investment constraints, and anticipated life events.
  • The Discovery Phase results in a tailored investment proposal outlining expected trades, household risk impact, and estimated tax implications.

Setting the Priorities With Tax Awareness

  • Once approved, portfolios are repositioned toward a more diversified and tax-efficient structure.
  • Tax-Deferred Accounts transition immediately to target allocation with no tax impact.
  • Taxable Accounts transition gradually, emphasizing diversification, minimizing realized gains, respecting restrictions, and leveraging tax-loss harvesting.

A Flexible, Evolving Process

  • After diversification, the focus shifts to ongoing management.
  • Tax-deferred accounts allow tactical adjustments without tax consequences.
  • Taxable accounts experience more early activity, becoming more selective over time to preserve long-term tax efficiency.
CLIENT EXPERIENCE

A Process Designed for Change

A client came to Meeder with a portfolio built over many years, including legacy positions, unrealized gains, and evolving priorities. There was no single moment to “reset” the portfolio—only a need for progress without disruption.

Rather than forcing the portfolio into a rigid transition schedule, Meeder worked within a custom capital gains budget, adjusting the portfolio gradually and intentionally. Each decision was made at the individual account and security level, balancing tax efficiency, diversification, and the client’s broader financial picture.

As market conditions shifted and the client’s goals evolved, the strategy evolved with them—without abandoning discipline or long-term intent. The result was a portfolio that moved forward thoughtfully, adapting over time while maintaining clarity and control.

Institutional market perspectives designed to help advisors navigate volatility, reinforce long-term discipline, and support confident client conversations.

Ongoing CIO insights provide market clarity and portfolio perspective—rooted in the same disciplined process behind our Private Wealth strategies.

For advisors who want supporting materials to share with clients or internal partners, Meeder provides concise overviews of our Private Wealth approach and portfolio management process.

Private Wealth Overview Brochure : a high-level introduction to Meeder Private Wealth—designed for client and prospect conversations.

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The Private Wealth Process: a deeper look at Meeder’s disciplined, tax-aware approach to managing complex households. Download the brochure

LEADERSHIP PERSPECTIVE

Leadership in the Details

During a period of market volatility, a client asked a simple question: “What are we actually doing day to day?”

The answer wasn’t dramatic trades or sweeping changes—it was attention to detail.

Meeder’s investment team continuously monitored the portfolio at the individual position level, identifying opportunities to manage risk, capture tax losses, and maintain alignment with long-term objectives. Small, disciplined decisions—made consistently—helped protect after-tax outcomes without sacrificing exposure or strategy.

It was a reminder that effective wealth management isn’t about reacting to headlines. It’s about doing the little things right, every day, so clients can move forward with confidence—regardless of market noise.

Institutional depth. Personal attention. One clear point of contact.

When you work with Meeder Private Wealth, you are supported by a dedicated Meeder consultant who knows your full financial picture and coordinates every aspect of your relationship—backed by an experienced investment and service team working seamlessly behind the scenes.

Led by Chris Engel and Angelo Manzo, Meeder Private Wealth is built around flexibility, customization, and attentive service. The approach pairs institutional investment discipline with a highly personalized, concierge-style experience, ensuring each client relationship is thoughtfully managed, responsive, and tailored to complex needs.

Chris-Engel

Senior Vice President, Advisor Consulting

Strategic Growth & Solutions

With decades of experience in the advisory industry, Chris has been proven as a trusted partner through effectively guiding advisors to become more successful as they grow their business.

Prior to joining Meeder Chris began his career as a Financial Advisor, as a Relationship Manager at ING Financial Partners, followed by Vice President of Sales at Horizon Investments.

Most recently, Chris was a Regional Vice President with Advisors Capital Management specializing in Separately Managed Accounts.

Chris holds an MBA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a BA in Accounting from the University of Northern Iowa.

Vice President

Private Wealth – Investments

Angelo joined Meeder in 2015.

With over 15 years of investment industry experience, he is responsible for leading and managing the Private Wealth Management team.

Angelo actively leads in the firm’s asset allocation strategy, external manager due diligence, and portfolio construction.

He graduated with honors from Otterbein University and received a MBA from Wright State University.

He currently holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation.

Every Private Wealth relationship begins with a conversation.

Your Regional Consultant works closely with our investment and service teams to coordinate thoughtful, responsive solutions tailored to your region, your practice, and your clients. From initial discussions through ongoing collaboration, you’ll always know who to call—and who is accountable.

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