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Following the successful acquisition of \"Stellar Dynamics,\" a specialized aerospace engineering firm, by \"NovaTech Investments,\" a large private equity group, NovaTech seeks to integrate Stellar Dynamics\' retirement savings plan into its existing investment portfolio. Elara Vance, the newly appointed Portfolio Manager, is tasked with developing a new investment mandate that incorporates the unique characteristics and requirements of the Stellar Dynamics\' employee retirement fund. Given that Stellar Dynamics\' employees have a relatively long investment horizon (averaging 20 years until retirement), a moderate risk tolerance, and a strong preference for socially responsible investments (SRI), which of the following approaches would be most appropriate for Elara to prioritize when creating the new portfolio management mandate, ensuring alignment with both NovaTech\'s overall investment strategy and the specific needs and preferences of the Stellar Dynamics\' employees, while also adhering to relevant regulatory guidelines such as ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act)?
Establish clear investment guidelines and restrictions that prioritize SRI principles, incorporate a diversified asset allocation strategy with a moderate risk profile, and define performance benchmarks that align with long-term growth objectives while adhering to ERISA guidelines for fiduciary responsibility and diversification.
Focus primarily on maximizing short-term returns through high-growth investments, with minimal consideration for SRI principles or long-term risk management, to quickly increase the retirement fund's value and demonstrate immediate success to NovaTech's leadership.
Allocate a significant portion of the portfolio to illiquid alternative investments, such as private equity and hedge funds, to potentially generate higher returns, without fully assessing the liquidity needs and risk tolerance of the Stellar Dynamics' employees.
Delegate the investment decisions entirely to an external fund manager without establishing clear investment guidelines or restrictions, relying solely on the fund manager's expertise to achieve the desired returns, thereby minimizing NovaTech's direct involvement and oversight.

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