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Client Retention
What Actions Add Value in This Environment?
We're joined by two experts to help us dig into these important questions - Michael Laughlin, Head of Portfolio Specialists, and Samantha Lamas, Senior Behavioral Researcher at Morningstar
Market Outlooks
Sleeping at Night? Consider Adding an Absolute Return Strategy
Perhaps the most concerning issue for multi-asset investors as we turn to 2023 is diversification—or the lack thereof in recent times. And while this is not the first time that the “traditional” correlation between U.S. Treasuries and equity markets has broken down—people tend to pay less attention when both are producing positive returns—it has been one of the worst years on record for the total return of a 60/40 portfolio in 2022.Herein lies the merits of discussing an absolute return approach with clients.
Market Outlooks
Global Convictions: January 2023 Asset Class Research
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Heading into 2023, bearish sentiment among investors is coming off a very low base, with some of the worst recorded data since tracking started 35 years ago. With a contrarian lens, this could be a positive. However, while the overall valuation landscape has undoubtedly improved, there are many assets which remain around fair value. In such an environment, we continue to balance opportunities against risks.
Market Outlooks
2023 Outlook: Inflation, Recession, Valuations, and Retirement
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What are the positive client messages we can share leading into 2023? With inflation and a recession on everyone’s minds, what actions make sense to support clients? Morningstar Investment Management’s Americas CIO Marta Norton and Head of Research Philip Straehl share their perspective on the outlook, address the implications on client portfolios, and look at potential actions to be taken.
Market Outlooks
4Q 2022 Disruptor Series: The Future of Energy, Part II
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The renewable energy transition won’t be linear, and it won’t be smooth—reinventing a global energy system in just 20 to 30 years is a monumental task. In the latest webcast, The Future of Energy, Part II, AB Chief Market Strategist Rick Brink and an expert panel turn the focus to the massive investment implications from reengineering a century-and a-half-old energy system. Watch the latest from the AB Disruptor Series as our panel of energy experts zero in on critical issues in the energy story.
Client Experience
Turning Client Trust into Action in a Down Market: A Six-Step Conversation
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Register today to hear AllianceBernstein Advisor Institute's (ABAI's) Ken Haman discuss key insights about human decision-making and research in behavioral finance to look at the practical challenges of managing client trust during uncertain times. Specifically, Ken will drill into: 1) How to move a client past a negative market experience to make an investment decision now, 2) Why clients can be triggered by negative information and avoid these discussions despite the need to take action to improve future outcomes, 3) A six-step conversation model that FAs can use to motivate clients to take action