Helios Quantitative Research

Helios Quantitative Research is an Insourced CIO that supports more than 500+ financial advisors nationwide. Our team specializes in quantitative analysis, risk-sensitive model construction, and portfolio design that seeks to improve the odds of achieving client financial goals. Through a combination of institutional-grade research, advisor training, and scalable investment committee support, Helios enables advisory firms to differentiate, grow, and enhance their client experience — all for a fraction of the cost of building an internal investment department.

Outsourced CIO

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Outsourced CIO: The Hidden Cost of Being the Smartest Investor in the Room

You built your firm by being deeply involved in the investments. You made the calls, owned the outcomes, and earned trust that way. But as your firm...

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 Investment Management Outsourcing

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Investment Management Outsourcing: When It Becomes a Strategic Advantage

Growth-oriented advisors outsource investment management to scale with intention. As firms grow, the investment workload expands faster than most...

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Outsourced Chief Investment Officer

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When to Hire an Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO)

Is your investment process still built around you? Founder-led RIAs often start that way. When the firm is small, hands-on decisions feel efficient....

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How Advisors Can Use Market Commentary to Strengthen Client Relationships — Not Overwhelm Them

How Advisors Can Use Market Commentary to Strengthen Client Relationships — Not Overwhelm Them The financial news cycle in 2025 is louder and faster...

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The New Era of Portfolio Design: Why Mathematical Diversity Outperforms Traditional Diversification

For decades, advisors have relied on a familiar formula: diversify across asset classes, rebalance periodically, and keep clients focused on the long...

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Why Advisors Are Turning to Quantitative Risk Management in 2025

Why Advisors Are Turning to Quantitative Risk Management in 2025 For many advisory firms, 2025 is shaping up to be a year defined by two competing...

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