Loyal Hugh Hughes

Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides consumer and global banking, markets brokerage & wealth and investment management services

McCullough & Associates (MA) is an equity manager that employs a value investment approach that focuses on investments in mid- to large-cap stocks and also incorporates investments in some fixed-income assets. The firm's value investment strategy is based on the premise of rational expectations, which indicate that stock prices generally reflect all news available to the public. However, MA also believes there are often situations where stock prices do not reflect all the news available to the public. In those cases, stock prices move away from their intrinsic value. The firm purchases stocks when there are deviations in a stock's price from the fair or intrinsic value due to market forces, news events, earnings surprises and other factors. They typically buy undervalued stocks to provide some downside protection and additional returns if stocks return to their intrinsic value levels. MA seeks to determine the underlying business value of the equity of a company. If they find that the market value is below their intrinsic value estimate, they will then purchase the stock with the intention to hold the stock so long as the market fairly values the stock. MA evaluates potential investment candidates based on quantitative measures including p/e ratio, price-to-sales ratio, dividend yield and p/e to growth rate. They select stocks that meet their fundamental investment criteria. This evaluation includes an assessment of the future growth potential of the company and the stock price. Important considerations in the decision making process include an understanding of the reason for the undervaluation of the equity and an evaluation of any future catalysts that would have the potential to affect the valuation of the equity. MA also examines intangible factors such as the strength of the management team and the level of insider ownership of a company's equity. Emphasis is placed on the shareholder orientation of the management team.

OIA uses several methods of investment analysis and investment strategies to provide services to their clients. Their methods of analysis include fundamental analysis; technical analysis; and valuation analysis. The firm monitors economic and corporate issues, both domestic and international, for events, changes or trends which might affect the financial markets or particular economic sectors as part of their equity and balanced approach. They review individual stocks based on the fundamental operating conditions of the issuing company with particular emphasis on consistency and momentum of earnings growth, return on equity, conservativeness of debt structure, improvements in cash flow , valuation of the stock and the level and growth of dividends. OIA reviews bonds based on the ratings assigned to the particular bond by the bond rating agencies, the structure of the yield curve and spreads among various bond classes, the financial fundamentals of the bond issuer, and other factors for their fixed income analysis. The firm’s investment strategies include long-term purchases; short-term purchases; short-term trading; and stock options.

Provides brokerage services

Provides investment banking services

Functions as a College/University