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Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) Services

Investing with Purpose

Investing ultimately serves a greater purpose, and for nearly half a century, clients have entrusted us to help them achieve their financial goals.

Key Benefits

Dedicated, Specialized Client Teams

Senior investment teams committed to serving the specific needs of retirement plans, not-for-profits and family offices.

Portfolios Built from the Ground Up

Portfolios are constructed to align our clients’ investment strategies precisely with their goals.

Time-Tested Leader with a Proven Track Record

Proudly serving as a fiduciary, accountable to our clients and their financial success, for over 40 years.

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OCIO Solutions

Retirement Plans

Our practice is focused on providing custom investment solutions designed to achieve our clients’ objectives. With decades of experience and access to the latest technology, our client investment officers improve portfolio outcomes, strengthen governance and oversight, and mitigate risk.

Why NTAM?

Experienced, former plan sponsors and credentialed actuaries

Custom investment solutions and LDI capabilities

Disciplined governance framework supporting fiduciary duty

Featured Topics

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    OCIO Solutions

    Not-for-Profits

    We understand that investing ultimately serves a greater purpose and our fiduciary heritage instills in us an unwavering drive to continually develop innovative ideas, creative insights and distinct expertise that is critical to helping our clients realize that purpose.

    Why NTAM?

    Collaborative partnerships led by senior, dedicated teams

    Comprehensive investment expertise inclusive of alternatives

    Custom, cost-effective implementation aligned with goals

    Featured Topics

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  • When More Means Less: Navigating The Risks of a U.S. Productivity Boom
    Investment Perspective · 01.26.26

    When More Means Less: Navigating The Risks of a U.S. Productivity Boom

    A sharp productivity jump shows firms doing more with fewer workers. But the upside surprise also highlights growing risks about how these gains affect the workforce.
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  • 2026 Municipal Sector Outlook: Resilience with Room for Surprises
    Point of View · 01.26.26

    2026 Municipal Sector Outlook: Resilience with Room for Surprises

    Municipal credit remains strong in 2026 with high reserves and sector resilience. Still, policy changes and economic pressures ahead warrant attention.
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  • The Golden Ascent
    Investment Perspective · 12.23.25

    The Golden Ascent

    We examine what’s driving gold’s ascent — from central bank reserves to portfolio hedging — and why it can play a strategic role for investors.
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    OCIO Solutions

    Family Offices

    Our focus is to understand the unique nature of multigenerational families, significant balance sheets, tax sensitivities and evolution of objectives. We provide a truly differentiated investment experience for our clients, which is evident from over 40 years of commitment to this segment.

    Why NTAM?

    Dedicated practice focused on Family Offices

    High-touch service by advisors who work with 8-10 families

    Deep resources providing unique access and holistic advice

    Featured Topics

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  • When More Means Less: Navigating The Risks of a U.S. Productivity Boom
    Investment Perspective · 01.26.26

    When More Means Less: Navigating The Risks of a U.S. Productivity Boom

    A sharp productivity jump shows firms doing more with fewer workers. But the upside surprise also highlights growing risks about how these gains affect the workforce.
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  • 2026 Municipal Sector Outlook: Resilience with Room for Surprises
    Point of View · 01.26.26

    2026 Municipal Sector Outlook: Resilience with Room for Surprises

    Municipal credit remains strong in 2026 with high reserves and sector resilience. Still, policy changes and economic pressures ahead warrant attention.
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    Trust

    Trust is shifting from institutions to personal networks, driving fragmentation in markets and geopolitics. Through this lens, we consider tangible assets, innovation and new opportunities.
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    The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.


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    Northern Trust Asset Management is composed of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., Northern Trust Global Investments Limited, Northern Trust Fund Managers (Ireland) Limited, Northern Trust Global Investments Japan, K.K., NT Global Advisors, Inc., 50 South Capital Advisors, LLC, Northern Trust Asset Management Australia Pty Ltd, and investment personnel of The Northern Trust Company of Hong Kong Limited and The Northern Trust Company.