Preparation Seizes Opportunity – Higher Accruals Set the Pace – New York Life Investments – 1.18.23

Overview:
Title: Preparation Seizes Opportunity – Higher Accruals Set the Pace
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
Time: 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
Duration: 1 hour

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MacKay Municipal Managers (MMM) used 2022 to reset municipal portfolios. For 2023, we are optimistic about the municipal market. In our opinion, MMM’s core investment principles – prudently pricing risk, appreciating the municipal market’s unique structure, and combining experience with the willingness to think creatively to find opportunity in the municipal bond market – are essential to achieving investment objectives. We expect this approach succeeds upon encountering 5 factors that we believe will impact the municipal market.

Tune in to hear the Top 5 Muni Market Insights from seasoned experts at MacKay Municipal Managers.

Discussion Topics:

  • Municipal Market – Complex and Evolving
  • Active Management
  • Top 5 Municipal Market Insights for 2023 – “Preparation Seizes Opportunity – Higher Accruals Set the Pace”
  • Attractive Investment Opportunities in Today’s Market
  • Municipal Bond Asset Allocation Strategies

Speakers:
David Dowden David Dowden Managing Director and Portfolio Manager MacKay Municipal Managers

David joined MacKay Shields in 2009. Before joining the firm he was Chief Investment Officer at Financial Guaranty Insurance Company. David was previously with Alliance Capital Management as a Senior Portfolio Manager and at Merrill Lynch & Co. as a Municipal Strategist. David has an AB from Brown University and an MBA from Columbia University. He has been in the investment management industry since 1989.
Chris Roberti Chris Roberti Managing Director and Chief Marketing Officer MacKay Municipal Managers

Chris joined MacKay Municipal Managers in May 2011 and serves as Senior Client Portfolio Manager and Chief Marketing Officer. Prior to joining, Chris was Senior Director with TIAA-CREF Asset Management focusing on investment product business development through institutions within the academic, medical, and research community. From 1991 through 2006, Chris worked with Merrill Lynch, most recently as Head of National Accounts within the asset management division overseeing business development within the broker-dealer community. Chris has a BA from Rutgers University, is a Certified Investment Management Analyst and member of Investments & Wealth Institute.
Accepted for one hour of CFP®, CFA® & CIMA®, CIMC® or CPWA® CE Credit

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