Our Credo
1. WE BELIEVE in the primacy of the "Golden Rule" and will adhere to it in all our pursuits. In all our intentions and activities we espouse this tenet: We will do for others as we would have them do for us.
2. WE BELIEVE that in all things we must be the leaders and not the followers. We will set the standard against which all others are measured, continually evolving and seeking to surpass our latest levels of accomplishment. To lead effectively we must be bold, prudent, and above all, free from the fear of making an honest mistake. When mistakes are made we will acknowledge them openly, correct them immediately, and look upon each as an opportunity to gain valuable lessons from the experience.
3. WE BELIEVE that as leaders we must be right-thinking women and men of inviolable integrity and sound precepts. It is for every one of us to make absolutely sure that whatever we do, that our words and deeds are rooted in the foremost precepts of ethics—even when we are our only witness. Let us always go by our word: Let our yes be yes, let our no be no, and let us make no offer nor promise that lies outside our domain, or which we know we cannot fulfil.
4. WE BELIEVE that our word is our bond; it must always be worthy of trust. Any person who does not keep his word, even though given only by telephone; one who seeks to evade a contract on some technicality; or who wilfully misrepresents or outright lies, will not be tolerated, and once found out, we will have nothing more to do with.
5. WE BELIEVE that it is our ethical obligation as well as our lawful duty to protect our interests and the investments we administer. We will vigorously defend our concerns on behalf of all those who depend on us, and when doing so, we will retain the best-qualified professional counsel and legal representation required to guarantee a just result.
6. WE BELIEVE that investments in real estate are the surest means of creating Intergenerational Wealth™, and that the safest and most reliable means of achieving this goal is through syndicated investments with like-minded Member-Partners. Therefore, we will continually provide opportunities for member-partnership within a comprehensive framework structured to maximize and protect family wealth through succeeding generations.
7. WE BELIEVE that, for our Member-Partners to reach their highest goals, we must offer them the advice and services of in-house and third-party consultants of the highest calibre. Respected professionals, equipped with special knowledge and experience, will provide our Member-Partners with specific solutions to their individual needs promptly, objectively, and with complete integrity.
8. WE BELIEVE that every investment project we initiate must succeed. Accordingly, we will not engage in any activities that lie outside the competence of our acquisition and management teams, nor will we begin acquisition procedures until we are fully confident in our abilities to negotiate, acquire, and continuously manage the property profitably.
9. WE BELIEVE that, in the sphere of professional investing, there is no place for speculation. Ever mindful of our fiduciary duty to our many Member-Partners who have committed significantly large portions of their net worth to our care, we will never unduly risk losing either their invested capital or their confidence in us.
10. WE BELIEVE that LEAGUE's compensation should be linked to results. Thus, our remuneration will be linked to the increase in income and value we create in our investments, the resources we expend to acquire them, and the risk and responsibility we assume in managing them.
11. WE BELIEVE that Member-Partnership and friendship with our investors brings incalculable rewards to all. Thus, we will continually invite new friends to become members with us in LEAGUE, and partner with them, such that our motives are always aligned. United by this philosophy of positive interdependence, we will reach ever-greater goals, confident that we share the same concerns, interests, and aspirations.
12. WE BELIEVE that with each investment we initiate and each new Member-Partner we help to achieve Intergenerational Wealth, we add strength to the fabric of our free society. Through such proliferation of enduring familial wealth—of values, traditions and capital—society as a whole may be improved as future generations of our families are afforded the freedom to devote their time and unique talents to vocations or pursuits that they enjoy, provide personal fulfilment, and through which they may contribute to the betterment of humanity; and finally, take it upon themselves to purposefully train up their children and grandchildren to do the same.
13. WE BELIEVE that investing together with a harmonious group of experts and friends, makes our investments all the more stable, secure, and, just as importantly, enjoyable. As long as we remain a private institution, we shall reserve the right to select, accept and retain only like-minded, like-tempered, and well-reputed individuals into our group, whose characters and ideals harmonize with our own. We will do this with the aim of constantly cultivating a harmonious environment in which to achieve, while avoiding distractions or interruptions to our ongoing business operations. When making our selections we shall not discriminate against any person because of age, race, gender, disability, religious or spiritual beliefs, familial status, or national origin.
14. WE BELIEVE that everyone has equal value, even if they don’t have equal wealth.
15. WE BELIEVE our membership is comprised of extraordinary individuals who are deserving of respect. We respect them foremost for the effort, care, and constraint it took to produce, accumulate and save their investment capital. Having their capital entrusted to our care, we will manage it with exceptional ability on their behalf.
16. WE BELIEVE that as leaders in the investment community we must operate our business affairs with transparency, and in the light of accurate knowledge. We will continually strive to keep our Member-Partners informed of all matters that affect the value of their investment, and do so in a manner that is clear, fair, truthful, timely, and complete.
17. WE BELIEVE that along with a foundation of unshakable trust, strong Member-Partnerships require ongoing up-to-date information and education. To assist our Member-Partners in reaching their goals, we will continually develop, provide, and recommend materials, systems, and services that will help them understand and differentiate the investment opportunities available to them.
18. WE BELIEVE that informed Member-Partners can be relied upon to make their investment decisions quickly and independently when they are presented with all the necessary facts. To that end, we will present all our investment opportunities factually and plainly. In this light, Member-Partners can weigh for themselves the merits of each investment.
19. WE BELIEVE that an honest profit must rest as comfortably on the conscience as it does on the pocketbook.
20. WE BELIEVE that having a safe and pleasant place to live, work and relax is a form of wealth that no human being should be denied. It is the very foundation of a vibrant, healthy society. Therefore we will continually strive to make the properties under our care rate best in their class. It is our aim to effect significant improvements to the properties and thus enhance the lives and businesses of the clients that occupy them; the surrounding communities; and the environment in which these communities co-exist.
21. WE BELIEVE that there are certain tasks that no conscientious investor may shirk. We will do our part to ensure that future generations inherit from us a world that is cleaner, safer and happier than the one we know now. To these ends, we will continually invest a portion of our time, our expertise and our capital in the improvement of the quality of human life by partnering with select individuals and organizations whose vision and values align with our own and whose financial motives and practices are sound. Through LEAGUE’s charitable foundation, we will encourage and empower our Member-Partners to do the same.
The founding partners of LEAGUE Financial Partners are private real estate investors Adam Gant and Emanuel Arruda.
