A forward-looking, active approach to creating and protecting wealth — including in inflationary environments
Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors takes a fundamentally different approach to investment strategy than the traditional wealth management industry. This page explains what that means, who it is for, and how it works — including how Prevail’s active management approach addresses market volatility, downside risk, and inflation.
Content prepared by Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC (PIWA) — a federally registered investment advisor (SEC RIA). All investment strategies are built individually per client. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Prevail’s active investment strategies are best suited for business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals who want more control, protection, and performance from their portfolios.
Prevail does not use a minimum asset threshold for all clients, but active management strategies typically deliver the most meaningful benefit at portfolio sizes where the cost of passive underperformance and market drawdowns is material.
The traditional approach to wealth management has remained largely unchanged for decades. Most advisors still recommend the same framework your parents received: maximize your 401(k) because it is tax-deferred, then diversify across a handful of funds based on a risk tolerance questionnaire, and ride out the ups and downs of the market.
This approach was designed for a different era. When it became standard practice, the financial landscape looked like this:
Today, every one of those conditions has changed. Yet the standard advice — maximize the 401(k), pick a risk tolerance bucket, diversify across a few funds, and hold — has not changed with them. The result is that millions of business owners and high-net-worth individuals are using a 1980s strategy in a 2020s market.

The “60/40 portfolio” refers to a traditional asset allocation model in which 60% of a portfolio is held in equities (stocks) and 40% in fixed income (bonds). The theory is that when stocks fall, bonds rise, providing a counterbalance.
This model worked well for several decades. But it has faced structural challenges in recent years:
The 60/40 framework is not wrong as a concept. But for business owners with significant accumulated wealth and a 20-year retirement horizon, relying on it exclusively — with no active management layer — is a meaningful risk.
| Approach | What it Means | Who Manages It | Downside Protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passive Investing | Tracks a market index (e.g. S&P 500) with no active stock selection. Returns mirror the index minus fees. | No active manager — algorithmic rebalancing only | None — portfolio falls with the index |
| Buy and Hold | Selects a set of investments and holds them through all market conditions, based on the belief that long-term markets trend upward. | Advisor sets allocation; minimal ongoing activity | None — relies on long-term recovery |
| Active Management | Continuously analyzes market conditions, sectors, and individual securities. Buys and sells based on research to reduce downside and capture upside. | Dedicated analyst team monitoring positions daily | Significant — exposure can be reduced in downturns |
Investment advisory services are offered through Prevail Innovative Wealth Advisors, LLC (PIWA), a federally registered investment advisor (SEC). Registration does not imply a specific level of skill or performance. Fixed insurance products and services are offered through Prevail Strategies, LLC, a licensed insurance agency. Prevail does not provide tax or legal advice. Consult your CPA or tax professional for decisions involving tax implications. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investment strategies involve risk, including the possible loss of principal.
Data sources referenced: IRS Historical Marginal Tax Rate Data; Macrotrends S&P 500 Historical Annual Returns (2024); Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index 2022 Annual Return; Federal Reserve H.15 Selected Interest Rates; Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index Historical Data; Revenue Act of 1978.
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A successful strategy is one that consistently supports a client’s goals, manages risk appropriately, and remains sustainable through changing conditions.
Inputs include goals, time horizon, risk tolerance, liquidity needs, tax considerations, and existing assets.
Strategies are tailored to each client’s circumstances rather than based on standardized models.
Investments are selected based on their role within the strategy, not based on popularity or recent performance.
Risk management is foundational. Strategies are built to manage downside exposure while pursuing appropriate growth.
Strategies are reassessed and adjusted when goals, timelines, or priorities change.
Strategies are reviewed regularly and revisited whenever material changes occur.
Investments are evaluated and adjusted or removed to maintain strategic alignment.
A disciplined strategy and clear decision framework reduce reactive behavior during periods of uncertainty.
Investment placement, timing, and structure are aligned with tax considerations to improve after-tax outcomes.
Performance is evaluated relative to goals, risk exposure, and consistency—not just benchmarks.
Volatility is expected. Prevail prepares clients in advance so short-term fluctuations do not derail long-term plans.
Changes are communicated clearly, with rationale and implications explained before action is taken.
Simplification is recommended when complexity adds cost, confusion, or risk without improving outcomes.
Download Prevail’s Intro Guide To Personal Wealth Risk Management.
Download Prevail’s Intro Guide To Personal Wealth Risk Management.
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