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While investors may still be able to wring some value out of the uncertainty premium surrounding the path back from COVID-19, the same issues that existed before the pandemic remain. In this next chapter, we expect investors will face lower returns and other possible side effects from secular trends and the massive federal stimulus—one of which could include longer-term structural inflation.
Register now to hear from a panel of AB’s investment experts, who will review three main elements to building a better path for portfolio returns:
Why it’s key to focus on markets—and approaches—that have persistently delivered better beta
How to combine betas to create efficient structures that result in a smoother return path
What alpha-rich segments skilled active managers should target to help improve returns
Speakers:
Rick Brink, CFASVP/Director, Market StrategistAllianceBernstein
Richard A. Brink is a Senior Vice President and Market Strategist in the Client Group. Previously, he served as a managing director in the Alternatives and Multi-Asset Group. Prior to that role, Brink was a senior portfolio manager in Fixed Income, and before that an investment director for fixed-income investments within the Global Retail Investments Group. Before joining AB in 2004, he was senior product manager at the Dreyfus Corporation, covering both retail and institutional fixed-income offerings. Brink was previously a senior trainer, dealing primarily with the design and delivery of product training to financial advisors and mutual fund sales representatives. He holds a BS in applied mathematics and economics from Stony Brook University, and is a CFA charterholder.
Walt Czaicki, CFASVP/Senior Investment Strategist—EquitiesAllianceBernstein
Walt Czaicki serves as a Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Strategist for Equities at AB. He rejoined the firm in 2015 and has been in the investment-management industry since 1986. Czaicki’s roles have ranged from a fundamental equity research analyst and portfolio manager to chief investment officer. Prior to rejoining AB, he worked on the buy side for a Regions Financial predecessor organization, as well as at Commerce Trust Company and Bank of America. Czaicki holds a BSBA in finance and an MBA, both from Saint Louis University. He is a CFA charterholder.
Brian Resnick, CFAVP/Director, Senior Investment Strategist—Fixed IncomeAllianceBernstein
Brian Resnick is Director and Senior Investment Strategist for the Alternatives and Multi-Asset team. Prior to joining AB, he was a vice president and account manager at PIMCO, where he worked closely with financial intermediaries serving the private wealth marketplace. Previously, Resnick was a director of institutional services at Lord Abbett, working with institutional investment consultants, foundations and subadvised funds-of-funds. He has been an investment professional since 2004. Resnick holds a BS in economics from Carnegie Mellon University and an MS in financial engineering from Baruch College, and is a CFA charterholder.
