Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Reviving the American Dream: Confronting Inequality in the U.S. achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 The speakers for the session entitled, "Reviving the American Dream: Confronting Inequality in the U.S.," wasted no time digging down to a bedrock question—why should Americans care about a widening gap between rich and poor? Alexis de Tocqueville provided the answer: "self-interest rightly understood.

Education 52

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Gene Editing: Empowering a Cure for Cancer and Other Medical Breakthroughs achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 Through genetic modification, humans are taking the reins from Mother Nature, making huge strides in fields such as human nutrition and health. Editing genes can help parents with genetic diseases bear healthy babies. Such technology can also lead to the creation of higher-yielding crops and cure cancer with immune cells that are injected into the human body.

Medical 52

Medical Engineering Medicine Communication 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Hope vs. Fear: Winning the Hearts and Minds of Arab Youth achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 The Middle East, although torn by conflict, shows long-term promise, with a proportionally large and growing population of youth that is online, tech savvy and eager to find economic opportunities. Indeed, the misperception that Arab youth are hostile militants prompts diplomatic approaches to the region that are detrimental to people both within and outside the Arab world, according to the panelis

Communication 52

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Energy, Money and the New World Economy achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 The benefits to the U.S. from its “revolution” in shale oil production have been far-reaching. The industry generated millions of jobs in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Indeed, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called the shale boom one of the biggest boosts to the U.S. economy since 2008.

Economy 52

Economy Communication Clients Taxes 52

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Autonomous Systems: Ethics at the Edge of Technology achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 The limits to what humans can create seem bound only by the limits of human imagination. Advances in computing and connectivity have thrust us into a new world of increasingly sophisticated robots and other "autonomous systems." Such progress, while exciting, can provoke anxiety and pose ethical challenges.

Ethics 52

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | China’s Age of Ambition achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 Friction will probably persist in Sino-U.S. relations as China grows increasingly assertive and discards its long-standing strategy to “hide strength and bide time,” according to Evan Osnos, a China specialist and correspondent with The New Yorker. “We are in an era of strategic anxiety with China,” Osnos said in a NOW presentation.

Communication 52

Communication Clients Economy Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Strokes, Science & Video Games: Breaking New Neurological Ground in Treating Stroke Patients achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 Stroke persists as a scourge even in countries with the most advanced medical care. In the U.S., one out of every five people between the ages of 55 and 75 suffers a stroke, and currently there is no option available to treat or reverse the resulting damage to the brain.

Communication 52

Communication Clients Medical Engineering 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Putin’s World achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 On Feb. 27, 2014, unidentified troops, referred to as “little green men” in news reports, stormed the Crimean peninsula. Within days, the soldiers occupied the Crimean Parliament prior to a vote by lawmakers to replace the regional prime minister with a member of the Russian Unity party and hold a referendum to join Russia.

Economy 52

Economy Communication Clients Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | The Reality of Climate Change achen Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27 A change in climate caused by a buildup in greenhouse gases may bring a host of afflictions, including a reduction in crop yields and mass migration of people in several regions, according to the speakers in the NOW session titled, “The Reality of Climate Change: Impacts on Health, Food, Water and National Security.

Government 52

Government Communication Economy Clients 52

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

Welcome to the NOW 2016 Review and Videos. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. A Note from Michael Hankin, President and CEO of Brown Advisory. I love our NOW conferences. NOW, which is short for “Navigating Our World,” is a forum in which we join with clients and friends to learn from thought leaders about some of today’s most profound changes in technology, geopolitics and other fields.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Reviving the American Dream: Confronting Inequality in the U.S. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. The speakers for the session entitled, "Reviving the American Dream: Confronting Inequality in the U.S.," wasted no time digging down to a bedrock question—why should Americans care about a widening gap between rich and poor? Alexis de Tocqueville provided the answer: "self-interest rightly understood.

Education 52

Education Communication Clients Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Gene Editing: Empowering a Cure for Cancer and Other Medical Breakthroughs. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. Through genetic modification, humans are taking the reins from Mother Nature, making huge strides in fields such as human nutrition and health. Editing genes can help parents with genetic diseases bear healthy babies. Such technology can also lead to the creation of higher-yielding crops and cure cancer with immune cells that are injected into the human body.

Medical 52

Medical Engineering Medicine Communication 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Hope vs. Fear: Winning the Hearts and Minds of Arab Youth. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. The Middle East, although torn by conflict, shows long-term promise, with a proportionally large and growing population of youth that is online, tech savvy and eager to find economic opportunities. Indeed, the misperception that Arab youth are hostile militants prompts diplomatic approaches to the region that are detrimental to people both within and outside the Arab world, according to the pane

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Speaker: Joe Buhrmann, MBA, CFP®, CLU®, ChFC® Senior Financial Planning Practice Management Consultant eMoney Advisor

During an era of evolving consumer preferences, the banking sector is undergoing a profound shift. As customers continue to broaden their perspectives, banking professionals must support their customers' financial wellness by providing holistic financial advice that aligns with individual goals and circumstances. Without adapting, financial institutions will find that loyalty may crumble amid uncertainty.

Financial Advice

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Energy, Money and the New World Economy. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. The benefits to the U.S. from its “revolution” in shale oil production have been far-reaching. The industry generated millions of jobs in the aftermath of the Great Recession. Indeed, former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke called the shale boom one of the biggest boosts to the U.S. economy since 2008.

Economy 52

Economy Communication Clients Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Autonomous Systems: Ethics at the Edge of Technology. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. The limits to what humans can create seem bound only by the limits of human imagination. Advances in computing and connectivity have thrust us into a new world of increasingly sophisticated robots and other "autonomous systems." Such progress, while exciting, can provoke anxiety and pose ethical challenges.

Ethics 52

Ethics Communication Clients Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | The Future of College: Is It Worth the Money? achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. The payoff from higher education is clear—college graduates generate 65% more in lifetime earnings than people with only a high school diploma. Their advantage has more than doubled since the 1980s, largely because innovation has increased demand for highly skilled workers.

Communication 52

Communication Education Clients Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | China’s Age of Ambition. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. Friction will probably persist in Sino-U.S. relations as China grows increasingly assertive and discards its long-standing strategy to “hide strength and bide time,” according to Evan Osnos, a China specialist and correspondent with The New Yorker. “We are in an era of strategic anxiety with China,” Osnos said in a NOW presentation.

Communication 52

Communication Clients Economy Taxes 52

Speaker: Carolina Aponte - Owner and CEO, Caja Holdings LLC

In today's rapidly changing business environment, building a resilient balance sheet is crucial to the survival of any business. A resilient balance sheet allows a company to withstand financial shocks and adapt to changing market conditions. To achieve this, companies need to focus on key strategies such as maintaining adequate liquidity, managing debt levels, diversifying revenue streams, and prioritizing profitability over growth.

Financial Planning

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Strokes, Science & Video Games: Breaking New Neurological Ground in Treating Stroke Patients. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. Stroke persists as a scourge even in countries with the most advanced medical care. In the U.S., one out of every five people between the ages of 55 and 75 suffers a stroke, and currently there is no option available to treat or reverse the resulting damage to the brain.

Communication 52

Communication Clients Medical Engineering 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Driverless Cars: Transforming Energy and Mobility. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. Driverless cars will vastly improve what it means to be “on the road,” according to Lawrence Burns, advisor to Google on the Future of Transportation and Mobility. So-called autonomous vehicles could reduce the 1.2 million annual fatalities on world roads by 80%.

Communication 52

Communication Clients Transportation Engineering 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Putin’s World. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. On Feb. 27, 2014, unidentified troops, referred to as “little green men” in news reports, stormed the Crimean peninsula. Within days, the soldiers occupied the Crimean Parliament prior to a vote by lawmakers to replace the regional prime minister with a member of the Russian Unity party and hold a referendum to join Russia.

Economy 52

Economy Communication Clients Taxes 52

Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | The Reality of Climate Change. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. A change in climate caused by a buildup in greenhouse gases may bring a host of afflictions, including a reduction in crop yields and mass migration of people in several regions, according to the speakers in the NOW session titled, “The Reality of Climate Change: Impacts on Health, Food, Water and National Security.

Government 52

Government Communication Economy Clients 52

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 23, 2016

NOW 2016 | Innovation Physics. achen. Thu, 06/23/2016 - 10:27. Investors worldwide are seeking to find the next Facebook and Google while venture capitalists are pouring capital into companies that they predict will disrupt industries and fundamentally alter the way we live. The ability to identify the next digital juggernaut is the most sought-after skill among firms focused on finding companies with the prospect for rapid growth.

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