Our primary goal at Cypress Capital Management is to provide quality investments services at a reasonable cost; where the best interest of the client is paramount. We are committed to being honest and transparent regarding return expectations, risks, fees and our capabilities as investment managers. We strive to align our interests as managers with those of our clients, to minimise potential conflicts and to ensure we are working towards providing the best investment solutions. At Cypress we take our role as fiduciary managers seriously. Our clients place a high-level of trust in our judgment and investment skill and should expect the highest level of honesty and ethical behaviour in return. Stock markets are volatile and future returns are uncertain. Our fundamental view, however, is that we can add value for our clients by constructing the appropriate investment portfolio for their specific circumstances, and through continued client education on the principles of investing to help clients cope with volatility of the markets. Our existing clients are our sales force and by providing a high level of professional service we have been able to consistently grow our business despite the fluctuations in the markets. As we continue to expand our business any gains in market share we achieve will not come at the expense of the professional and individualised client service.