Operating systems don't ever replace people. There are always human controls in place. If programming were always correct and perfect, we wouldn't need a person to look into it. But we all know we're human and even the best programmer makes mistakes. We need to be able to troubleshoot the output and get ahead of any problems.

Automated systems provide crucial speed and efficiency. Trade order management, for example, is a great system that gives us inter-day updates from brokers. It also monitors our cash to be sure we're not over-buying or over-selling, for example. As long as the systems and technology are always advancing, we can accommodate a growing number of accounts and new product areas.

Our trade order management system takes away all the post-trade repetitiveness and the human error that goes with it. It's close to being mistake-proof. Now the investment team has the time to focus on the things a computer can't do -- the conceptual areas, the analytics, and the what-ifs. Because your mind isn't bogged down with a hundred different details in all directions, you don't have to put thinking on hold.