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The Holy Grail of Portfolio Management

A Wealth of Common Sense

Diversification is one of the first building block portfolio management concepts I ever learned in my first job in the investment industry. Our firm would create a Harry Markowitz efficient frontier chart for every client portfolio.

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MiB: Andrew Slimmon, Morgan Stanley Investment Management

The Big Picture

 This week, we speak with Andrew Slimmon , managing director at Morgan Stanley Investment Management , where he leads the Applied Equity Advisors team. He began his career at Morgan Stanley in 1991 as an adviser in private wealth management, and later served as chief investment officer of the Morgan Stanley Trust Co.

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The Inside ETFs Podcast: Nancy Davis on Portfolio Management For 2023

Wealth Management

The portfolio manager for IVOL and BNDD discusses how those funds fit within modern investing portfolios.

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Veteran Asset Manager Joins Alpha Capital Family Offices from Northern Trust

Wealth Management

Denver-based Alpha Capital Family Offices tapped the veteran asset manager to lead portfolio management as part of a talent-driven growth strategy.

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Stock Picking is Not the Same Thing as Portfolio Management

A Wealth of Common Sense

Early on in my savings journey I prioritized tax-deferred retirement accounts over all else. I like the ease and simplicity of 401k contributions coming out of my paycheck before it ever even touches my checking account. It’s easy to automate. The set-it-and-forget-it nature of a workplace retirement plan is one of my favorite features.

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MiB: Joel Tillinghast, Fidelity’s Legendary Fund Manager

The Big Picture

He has been a mutual fund manager in the equity division at Fidelity Investments since the 1980s. In 2002, Tillinghast was named “ Morningstar’s Domestic Stock Fund Manager of the Year.” ” Previously, he worked as a Portfolio Manager at Citadel Global Equities and as an Analyst at Millennium Management.

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MiB: Marta Norton, Morningstar Investment Management

The Big Picture

This week, we speak with Marta Norton, Chief Investment Officer for Morningstar Investment Management (MIM ). The firm manages or advises on about $250 billion in advisor assets. Norton’s responsibilities include equity, alternative and fixed income research, asset allocation, and portfolio management.