The goal of The Commerce Trust Company is to achieve client satisfaction
through outstanding service and competitive investment returns. Using our
proprietary investment decision process, we combine quantitative and
fundamental research to thoroughly analyze all managed investments.
We monitor broad economic and financial market conditions to evaluate the
relative risks and rewards between stocks and bonds. Based upon our analysis,
the Trust Company's Investment Policy Committee recommends an appropriate mix
of stocks and bonds for each client investment objective. The Equity and Fixed
Income Strategy Committees systematically analyze a wide range of stock and
bond investments. Portfolio and Fund Managers use the analysis to construct
diversified stock and bond portfolios designed to meet each client's needs and
objectives.