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Celebrating 50 Years of Investing

Celebrating 50 Years of Investing

In an ever-changing world, consistency matters.

At Fenimore Asset Management, we’ve stayed true to our investment philosophy and guided investors through the many ups and downs since 1974.

For 50 years, investors have relied on our in-depth investment research, focus on quality stocks, and personalized service — from people who truly care.

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WALL STREET WEEK INTERVIEW WITH TOM PUTNAM (JANUARY 29, 1993)

Wall Street Week Interview with Tom Putnam: January 29, 1993

CHANGING TIMES. UNCHANGING PRINCIPLES: Looking back as we celebrate Fenimore’s 50th Anniversary.

Join us in revisiting a pivotal moment: our Founder, Tom Putnam, sharing insights on Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser on January 29, 1993. Just like our steadfast stock selection process over the last 50 years, our mantra remains unchanged – focus on the long term.

At Fenimore, we meticulously assess companies through personal meetings, tours, and extensive research. Our criteria are rigorous: from understanding business models to ensuring strong balance sheets and ethical management.

Discover more in this interview excerpt

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John Fox, CIO, Joins Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review for Albany Executive Insights

John Fox, CIO, Joins Walter Thorne of the Albany Business Review for Albany Executive Insights

John Fox, CIO, is honored to join Walter Thorne, Market President and Publisher of the Albany Business Review, for the Albany Executive Insights series, presented in partnership with the Albany Business Review.

Learn more as John walks through Fenimore’s investment approach:

  1. Quality Business
  2. Strong Financials
  3. Proven Management
  4. Margin of Safety
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Part Three: CEO Anne Putnam Discusses Her Passion for Fenimore with Walter Thorne – Albany Executive Insights

Part Three: CEO Anne Putnam Discusses Her Passion for Fenimore with Walter Thorne – Albany Executive Insights

Anne Putnam, CEO, is honored to join Walter Thorne, Market President and Publisher of the Albany Business Review, for the Albany Executive Insights series, presented in partnership with the Albany Business Review. In the final video of our 3-part series, Anne discusses what drives her day-to-day in continuing to grow Fenimore, including the elements of:

  1. Having trusted relationships
  2. Seeing it firsthand growing up

This sponsored interview about the Firm’s advisory services has been published by The Albany Business Review (“ABR”), a non-advisory client that provides various marketing services to Fenimore. Cash compensation was given in exchange for the publishing of this sponsored content. Due to Fenimore’s relationship with ABR, material conflicts of interest include but are not limited to a financial incentive to promote this sponsored interview.  These compensated endorsements are intended to objectively showcase the Firm and its services; however, it is important to understand that compensation may have influenced the content of this article therefore we encourage clients and prospective clients to independently research and assess the Firm’s investment offerings, taking into consideration their unique financial goals, risk tolerance, and investment preferences before making any investment decisions.

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ESTATE PLANNING: Plan Today. Enjoy Tomorrow. 

ESTATE PLANNING: Plan Today. Enjoy Tomorrow. 

Estate planning is important to all investors, so we created a video that provides a helpful overview and actionable steps you can take. 
(viewing time = 34:35)   

The subject matter focuses on the why, what, when, and how of estate planning. Topics include: 

  • The main goals.
  • Necessary core documents.
  • A simple checklist.
  • Life events to prioritize.
  • Attorneys to consider.
  • When to review your plan.

You can choose to watch the entire program or any of these shorter videos:

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ESTATE PLANNING: What are the key elements? 

ESTATE PLANNING: What are the key elements? 

Learn the core documents that are necessary to develop a solid estate plan as well as a simple checklist to follow and the value of coordination with various professionals.  
(viewing time = 12:53)   

This video is part of a comprehensive program — “Estate Planning: Plan Today. Enjoy Tomorrow.”

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ESTATE PLANNING: When should it be a priority? 

ESTATE PLANNING: When should it be a priority? 

It’s vital to be proactive and have a holistic view of your estate before it becomes an urgent matter. Topics discussed include life events that prompt the priority of planning and how often you should review your plan. 
(viewing time = 8:55)

This video is part of a comprehensive program — “Estate Planning: Plan Today. Enjoy Tomorrow.”

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ESTATE PLANNING: How do you create a plan? 

ESTATE PLANNING: How do you create a plan? 

This conversation highlights how to get started and find the right attorney, the types of attorneys to consider, and what to expect as you move forward with your estate plan. 
(viewing time = 7:14)   

This video is part of a comprehensive program — “Estate Planning: Plan Today. Enjoy Tomorrow.”

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