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City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2021-09-28)

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Annual Portfolio Review 
Ash Mehta, Vice President
September 28th, 2021

Presentation 
Overview 
Arizona State Statute
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Market Update 
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Portfolio Review
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Investment Policy
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Investment of Public Monies is set by Arizona Revised Statute 35-323
-Sets a maximum maturity of 5 years
-Defines Eligible Investments*:
(*Other eligible include Repurchase Agreements, Pooled Investment Funds, Time Certificates of Deposit, 
Arizona Securities, Variable Rate Obligations, and Callable Securities)
US Treasury Obligations
Prime Commercial Paper
Federal Agency & Instrumentality 
Securities
Interest Bearing Savings Accounts
Corporate Bonds

City’s investment objectives per investment policy, 
presented in order of priority
– Safety
– Liquidity
– Diversification
– Yield
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Investment Policy

Investment Strategy
– Liquidity Portfolio
• Focused on short term (allows for liquidity)
• Managed to meet cash flow needs
– Core Portfolio
• Focused on longer term (allows for diversity in investments)
• Managed by Public Trust Advisors to a benchmark following the city investment policy and 
with quarterly strategy updates
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Investment Policy

Separately Managed Accounts (SMA)
Both LGIP and SMA 
Administration Only 
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Who We Are 
70+
Clients 
AUM 
As of 12/31/20
49B 
Office Locations 
*Please reference disclosure page at the end of this presentation. Source: Public Trust Advisors.
Colorado
Corporate Headquarters
Managed Local Government 
Investment Pools (LGIP)

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Glendale Partnering with Public Trust 
Partnering with the City  
Working on policy and strategy together since 2015  
Expand Your Investment Team 
We have served as an extension of your finance 
team, collaborating with staff
Build Your Portfolio Professionally 
We worked with staff to create a Liquidity and 
Core strategy to better suit your needs 
Gain Peace of Mind 
We will continue to serve as a fiduciary and 
partner in prudently managing your funds

Market Update

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
Macroeconomic Themes
Source: Bloomberg
The Rapid Spread of the Delta Variant
Temporary Inflation?
Federal Reserve Taper Talk

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
COVID-19 US Daily New Cases Net Change
Source: Bloomberg
Daily New Cases Net Change

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
U.S. Real Gross Domestic Product (Annual)
Source: Bloomberg
Federal Reserve Economic Forecast
Real GDP YoY  (Percent)

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
Atlanta Fed GDP Now Forecast
Source: Bloomberg
Federal Reserve Economic Forecast
Real GDP YoY  (Percent)

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
Inflation
Economic Overview
Source: Bloomberg
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Feb-14
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Jun-19
Feb-20
Oct-20
Jun-21
Percent
CPI
Core PCE

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
Institute for Supply Management 
Economic Overview 
Source: Bloomberg
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Feb-18
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Aug-20
Nov-20
Feb-21
May-21
Aug-21
Survey Index
ISM Manufacturing
ISM Services
Expansion
Contraction

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PTA Macro Update - September 9, 2021
Labor Market
Economic Overview
Source: Bloomberg

Investments

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Transparency 
Compliance 
Yield 
Liquidity 
Safety

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Aggregate Assets Under Management (Funds)      June 30, 2021
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Source: Public Trust Advisors monthly statement.

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Aggregate Funds by Portfolio and Maturity       June 30, 2021
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Source: Public Trust Advisors monthly statement, 
Market Value + Accrued Total:  $192,938,928
Liquidity, 
$77,130,106.81 
40%
Core, 
$115,808,821.44  
60%
AGGREGATE ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT
MARKET VALUE + ACCRUED
JUNE 30TH, 2021

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Liquidity Portfolio                                               June 30, 2021
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Source: Public Trust Advisors monthly statement

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Liquidity Portfolio by Maturity                              June 30, 2021
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Source: Public Trust Advisors monthly statement
Liquidity
Total Market 
Value + Accrued
$77,130,106

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Core Portfolio                                                    June 30, 2021
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Source: Public Trust Advisors monthly statement

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Core Portfolio by Maturity                                 June 30, 2021
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Source: Public Trust Advisors monthly statement
Core
Total Market 
Value + Accrued
$115,808,821

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Credit Research Process 
Industry & Sector 
Dynamics
Security 
Structure 
Diversification by 
Industry & Issuer
Issuer Business & 
Financial Risk 
Public Trust 
Approved List 
Rigorous & Dynamic
Forward-Looking 
Systematic 
Proactive

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Strategy Looking Forward
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Continue to coordinate with staff to:
• Provide regular updates regarding outlook for economy
• Review benchmark-based strategy for Core portfolio
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Current benchmark: ICE BofA 1-5 year AAA-AA Govt/Credit Index
• Continue to manage liquidity portfolio to City’s cash needs
• Review portfolio balances every six months (May and December)

Let’s Connect 
Ash Mehta 
Vice President, Investment Advisory 
(480) 573-8980
ash.mehta@publictrustadvisors.com
Headquarters 
717 17th Street, Suite 1850 
Denver, CO 80202
(855) 353-3954
info@publictrustadvisors.com
www.publictrustadvisors.com
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Chris DeBow 
Managing Partner 
(513) 252-3830
chris.debow@publictrustadvisors.com

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Disclosures
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This presentation is for informational purposes only. The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that we believe to be reliable, but its accuracy and completeness are not
guaranteed. The materials in the attached are opinions of Public Trust Advisors, LLC and should not be construed as investment advice. Many factors affect performance including changes in
market conditions and interest rates and in response to other economic, political, or financial developments. Performance comparisons will be affected by changes in interest rates. Investing
involves risk including the possible loss of principal. The presentation is not a recommendation to buy, sell, implement, or change any securities or investment strategy, function, or process. Any
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