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Send us a textOn this podcast I cover the recent volatility in the market. We discuss everything including today's market moves as they occured. Among the topics covered:The recent market volatility and the reasons behind it.The impact of tariff policy on markets, the economy, and global tradeA broad look at performance beyond just the S&P 500. This includes International and Emerging Equity Markets, Real Assets, Core Bond and High Yield Bond Markets.The benefits of diversification year-to-date.Probability of loss across a range of asset allocation strategies.The notion of buying opportunistically during market pullbacks. Does it make sense? If so, for who?Fed policy going forward and the impact on interest rates.How to think about long-term financial planning during periods of volatility.The impact of market timing during periods of capital markets stress.I was joined by Roosevelt Bowman, a Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein. Many of you know Roosevelt. This episode is a replay of a client we

Send us a textOn this episode I'm joined by Matt Norton, the Chief Investment Officer for Municipal Investing at Bernstein.  Matt and I discuss the importance of municipal bonds in an investment strategy. Among the topics we discuss: The pros and cons of a buy and hold strategy, the importance of credit research, how Matt's team uses AI and data science, the outlook for interest rates, and the financial health of state and local governments. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may c

Send us a textOn this episode I review markets in 2024 and share the outlook for 2025. Topics include:The state of the economy Our outlook for interest rates and fed policyWhat election results mean for the economy, markets, and tax policyThe potential collision course between the bond market, the fed, and proposed policiesAIs impact on the stock market and current valuation levelsThis episode is a replay of a client webinar from January 2025.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change a

Send us a textOn this episode I'm joined by Anne Bucciarelli, a Director in Bernstein's Wealth Strategies Group, who focuses on Family Engagement within the Ultra-High Net Worth space. Anne and I discuss her team's recently released research piece "Wealth Beyond Measure". The research sits at the intersection of wealth, business, and family. Anne's team interviewed families with net worths ranging from $100 million to $4 billion. On the podcast, we review the research and learn the top concerns for these families and discuss key insights learned from the interviews.With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any pro

Send us a textThe stock and bond markets continued to rally through the 3rd quarter. Investors are excited about the growth of their portfolios and also nervous about the future. For the first time in years, the Fed has cut interest rates. Topics covered include: the impact of elections on markets under various scenarios, the performance of stock and bond markets, how to think about bonds and cash in an environment of declining interest rates, how the national debt figures into the picture, and other timely issues.This episode is a replay of a client webinar from November 2024.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecas

Send us a textEarlier this month I was joined in New York City for a lunch and learn with Chris Cillizza, the author of the book Power Players: Sports, Politics, and the American Presidency.   This episode is the recording of that discussion. Chris talks about various President's unique relationship with sports and the insights you can gain into understanding their Presidency through looking at them through this lend. He discussed how Presidents use sports to help them connect with the American public, other politicians, and craft their image. Chris also talks about the upcoming 2024 election. We end with a discussion of the state of journalism today. With any questions or comments, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no gua

Send us a textHow risky is the national debt? What's the different between the deficit and the national debt? How long until the debt becomes a problem? What can we do about it? Are the solutions only political? As an investor, how does the increase in the national debt impact how you allocate capital today? I dig into all of these questions and more with Chris Brigham, a Senior Research Analyst at Bernstein, who has led much of a research on the US national debt.With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views exp

Send us a textThe first half of the year was largely very productive for investors. Stocks reached new highs while bonds held steady with yields as high as we have seen in over a  decade. I’ll cover the following topics and more:  The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;The outlook for inflation, the fed, and interest rates;What is driving the stock market higher and how to think about it going forward;Is AI a game changer for investing;How the election might impact the economy and markets.This episode is a replay of a client webinar from July 2024.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion

Send us a textOn this episode I'm joined by Roosevelt Bowman, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein.  Roosevelt and I discuss all the hot topics in the markets today: Fed policy, inflation and interest rates, the outlook for the stock market, S&P 500 concentration, and how to be opportunistic.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Allian

Send us a textThe importance of creating a financial plan, in which care for a loved one is paramount, is critical for many investors. In some cases, these plans include creating a Special Needs Trust ("SNT") as well as maximizing government assistance from Social Security and Medicaid. On this episode we dive deep into this important topic with Ashley Velategui, a Director in Bernstein's Wealth Strategies Group. We explain how Special Needs Trusts work, their special features, and how to most effectively create them. Ashley demystifies the complexity behind many of the government assistance programs and highlights strategies to maximize benefits. We also explain ABLE Accounts and how they can be a part of the overall plan. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  Alli

Send us a textThe first quarter was terrific for stocks, but just two weeks into April that may already feel like a distant memory. As  discussed in my last quarterly update, the fed and interest rates were the focus to start the year. And while the delay in interest rate cuts came as a surprise to most market participants, it was in line with my outlook last quarter. Topics covered in this episode include: The state of the economy and why delayed rate cuts shouldn’t come as a surpriseThe performance of stock and bond markets both in the US and globally in Q1How to think about bonds and cash with money markets paying 5%How the “magnificent 7” stocks performed in Q1 and how to think about them nowWhere most investors sit today versus their long-term planThe impact of elections on marketsThis episode is a replay of a client webinar from April  2024.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information present

Send us a textEverywhere you look people are talking about Artificial Intelligence (AI). How will AI change the world? Will AI put millions of people out of work? Will AI mean a stock market boom or the end of many companies as we know them? Why is AI powering the S&P 500 gains of the past 6 months and is it sustainable? I dig into all of these questions and more with Chris Brigham, a Senior Research Analyst at Bernstein, who has led much of a research on Artificial Intelligence.With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results

Send us a textAs we get closer to April 15th taxes take center stage. On this episode I walk you through all the reporting information to pass along to your accountant or tax preparer. I cover when reports will be released, which reports to use, which reports are best for each account type and need. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernst

Send us a text2023 was an interesting year for stocks. Commonly held worries about inflation and a slowing economy were proven incorrect. After 3 quarters of middling returns for stocks and negative returns for bonds, 4th quarter was a period of enormous gains for investors across all asset classes. On this episode I cover 2023 with a focus on 4th quarter and provide the outlook for where go from here.The performance of stock and bonds markets in 4Q 2023 and for the full year;The likely path for the economy and interest rates;A deep dive into the impact of the “magnificent 7” stocks on index performance and how to think about them in 2024;What investors do now, especially as many have accumulated large cash and money market positions;How to think about election years impact on market performance.This episode is a replay of a client webinar from January 2024.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The informat

Send us a textThe end of the year always comes with lots of discussions about capital gains, income, and all aspects of taxes. This episode is a deep dive on taxes and how best to manage a portfolio to limit the tax liability. To learn more I'm joined by John McLaughlin, the Director of Tax and Transition Services at Bernstein. We cover everything from how managing for after-tax return is not only an end-of-year exercise; how to customize a portfolio for every investors unique tax circumstances; the development of a portfolio specifically designed to track the markets but with better after-tax returns; amongst other topics.With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data.

Send us a textThe 3rd quarter was a period of change for investors. Stocks continued to rally early in the summer but then as investors began to digest a new interest rate regime, stock and bond markets sold off meaningfully to end the quarter. Treasury yields have risen to rates not seen in over 15 years. On this podcast I delve into the following topics and more:  The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;Why the economy continues to be resilient in the face of much higher interest rates; The outlook for inflation, the fed, and interest rates;How to invest in stock and bond markets during periods of volatility;Why I believe the bond market is acting more like the stock market;Where opportunity exists today.This episode is a replay of a client webinar from October 2023.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast ho

Send us a textThe first half of the year had stocks in rally mode and bond markets stabilizing. We have reached the inflection point where the next steps by the Fed are likely to decide the course of markets over the remainder of the year. On this episode I cover: The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;Why the US stock market is up so much;The recession that’s always predicted by some but has yet to arrive;How to play the bond market with rates now much higher;Our outlook for inflation;The most compelling opportunities today.This episode is a replay of a client webinar from July 2023.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that

Send us a textAs the world gets smaller more and more families are living cross border lives. With family members living in multiple countries the planning concepts and tax considerations only get more complex. To learn more about how global families have unique investment and financial planning challenges I'm joined on this episode by Chris Opie, a Managing Director at Bernstein who leads the firm’s global families practice. We cover everything from the complications of US citizens marrying not US person,  estate tax challenges, managing multiple currencies, amongst other topics. With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection,

Send us a textOn this episode I'm joined by Roosevelt Bowman, Senior Investment Strategist at Bernstein.  Roosevelt and I discuss all the hot topics in the markets today; fed policy, inflation, the banking crisis, the debt ceiling, and how to be opportunistic.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed here may change at any time after the date of this podcast. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, leg

Send us a textThe first quarter saw a recovery in both stock and bond markets but questions and worries remain. Topics covered include:The performance of stock and bonds markets year-to-date;A deep dive on bond portfolio positioning;The impact of the Silicon Valley Bank failure;The outlook for inflation, the fed, and interest rates;Planning for the debt ceiling;Projections for returns across various asset classes moving forward.This episode is a replay of a client webinar from April 2023.  With any questions or comments, or to discuss your own financial situation, I can be reached at marc.penziner@bernstein.com or 212-969-6655.The information presented and opinions expressed are solely the views of the podcast host commentator and their guest speaker(s).  AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future