Session Topic
King of the Hill: Capital Markets, Inflation & An Investment Outlook

Session Summary
Investors currently face a puzzling economic outlook. Record U.S. stock prices contrast with an economy that’s still in early recovery. This has left many wondering: What gives? Neither U.S. economic ingenuity nor some radically new economic model can explain the resilience of equity markets. An understanding of the impact of Federal Reserve policy is important for all investors. This foundation will assist in managing both corporate assets as well as personal investment portfolios.

Learning Objectives
1.  Gain insights into current trends in financial markets
2.  Develop appreciation for the multiple influences on financial markets and                   movements that result
3.  Evaluate investment pools and develop informed decisions on asset allocation         strategy

Presenter

Biography
Ed leads Francis Investment Counsel’s investment research efforts and has been with the Firm since 2005. Ed graduated from Marquette University with a Masters in Business Administration specializing in finance and attended Gustavus Adolphus College where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (graduated cum laude). Ed holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.

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