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Municipal Investment Subsidiaries

Municipal Investment Subsidiaries are specialized entities created to hold General Market municipal bonds. Forming a Municipal Subsidiary allows banks to maximize the many benefits Gen Market munis offer, including portfolio diversification, enhanced yields and geographic diversity. With expert portfolio oversight, this provides a seamless way for banks to gain exposure to municipal markets, backed by professional support and intelligent structure. Investing through a Municipal Subsidiary isn’t just a new way to hold municipal bonds, it’s a strategic edge.

Your Benefits

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Tax Efficiency

Potential for tax savings, helping you maximize after-tax returns. (Always consult your tax advisor.)
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Cost-Effective Structure

Benefit from minimal set-up requirements and low annual fees.
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Flexibility Beyond Bank Qualified Constraints

Access greater liquidity, larger issue sizes, and higher credit quality, and avoid additional credit or interest rate risk.
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No Call Report Impact

A Municipal Subsidiary is consolidated with the bank, ensuring there are no effects on capital ratios—optimize your balance sheet without added reporting complexity.

What Sets Us Apart

Building on decades of muni market experience, FHN Financial Portfolio Advisors offers tailored strategies, transparent service, and a commitment to your success. Here’s why banks trust us:

  1. Proven Expertise: We’ve helped partners build and manage some of the largest and most respected municipal bond portfolios in U.S. banking.

  2. Professional & Proactive Management: Access experienced portfolio managers who oversee every detail, from security selection to ongoing surveillance.

  3. Concession Rebates: Potential for fee reductions through concession rebates.

  4. Continuous Support: Our team provides ongoing portfolio monitoring, credit assessments, and actionable insights so you’re never navigating the market alone. Our resources include the FHN Financial Municipal Credit Review and Municipal Credit Watch List, ensuring your portfolio remains strong and compliant.

  5. Client-First Approach: Your goals are at the heart of our strategy. We pride ourselves on open communication, detail-oriented service, and proactive guidance from day one.

  6. Competitive Advantage: Our team manages portfolios for clients who are recognized among the nation’s largest bank holders of municipal securities, with several consistently ranking in the top 25 nationwide. Our scale means stronger dealer relationships, better market access, and consistently attractive opportunities in municipal markets.

Ready to turn municipal investing into a true performance driver for your bank? Let’s shape your success, together.

What Sets Us Apart
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