Active Asset & Portfolio Management
At Lyon Bern, every portfolio is intentionally designed as part of a broader financial architecture—built with precision, governed by discipline, and aligned with the long-term objectives of sophisticated investors. Our Portfolio Engineering framework integrates institutional-grade research, advanced risk management, and multi-asset strategy design into a unified, purpose-driven investment process.
We maintain full control of every step. Portfolio construction, research, strategy development, security selection, implementation, and ongoing oversight are all performed in-house with the use of the most sophisticated softwares and tools available to wealth & asset managers. This independence allows us to operate with clarity and conviction—ensuring that each allocation reflects your objectives, risk posture, liquidity needs, and the evolving complexity of your financial life.
Our investment philosophy embraces an Endowment-Style approach, combining the efficiency and liquidity of public markets with the resilience and low correlation of private capital solutions. This expands your opportunity set beyond traditional portfolios, providing access to asset classes and structures traditionally reserved for institutions and family offices.
The result is a disciplined, multi-layered investment strategy designed to strengthen your stability today, enhance long-term growth, and preserve generational wealth with intention.

Flagship Portfolio Strategies
1. LB Equity Portfolio
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Objective: Growth
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Proprietary equity portfolio actively managed by our group of portfolio managers and investment officers.
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Strict stock guidelines: earnings consistency, blue-chip, price behavior, business longevity & management style.
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Growth & Dividend-paying portfolio.
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Ideal for growth diversification with a long-term horizon.
2. LB Al;l Weather Portfolio
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Objective: Income
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Passive investment strategy.
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Monthly dividend income strategy.
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Built to generate income consistency regardless of the current economic cycle.
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Low volatility, predictable growth.
2. LB All Market Portfolio
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Objective: Diversification
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Passive investment strategy.
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ETF-based, broadly diversified portfolio amoung different sectors and asset classes.
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Balanced approach to a fully diversified portfolio providing a smoother ride towards investment growth.
2. LB Absolute Return Strategy (Defined Outcome Portfolio Model)
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Built with Defined Outcome ETFs (buffers, dual-direction, and quarterly resets)
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Targets smoother return patterns across varying market environments
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Reduces sensitivity to deep market drawdowns
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Enhances risk-adjusted returns and shortens recovery cycles
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Serves as an efficient hedge and stabilizer within a multi-asset portfolio
3. Cash & Treasury Management
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Money Market Funds (high-quality, highly liquid, institutional share classes)
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U.S. Treasuries (T-Bills, laddered maturities, rolling liquidity windows)
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Brokered Certificates of Deposit (CDs) (FDIC-insured up to applicable limits)
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Short-Duration Fixed Income (ultra-short bond exposures for yield enhancement)
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Cash Sweep Solutions (integrated with Charles Schwab’s high-grade cash programs)
4. Alternative Investments
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Private Credit: senior secured loans, asset-backed lending, real-estate-secured credit, and short-duration yield strategies.
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Private Equity: equity opportunities supported by real assets, cash flows, and collateralized structures.
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Real Estate Alternatives: income-producing properties, private real estate credit, and value-add opportunities with hard-asset protection.

How these Strategies Work Together
A coordinated wealth architecture.
Your portfolio is not a single strategy—it is a system.
Our architecture integrates all components for maximum efficiency:
Blended Model Portfolios provide:
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A diversified, disciplined core
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Strategic allocation across global asset classes
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Long-term balance of growth, stability, and liquidity
Flagship Portfolios provide:
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Precision enhancements
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Defined outcomes (Absolute Return Strategy)
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Smoother equity participation (Stress Free Equity)
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Low-correlation stabilizers
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High-conviction tilts based on your goals and risk posture
Together, they create:
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A multi-layered, adaptive investment strategy
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Reduced volatility across market cycles
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Stronger risk-adjusted returns
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Enhanced consistency in long-term outcomes
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A resilient structure aligned with your broader financial architecture
