The new year brings a degree of optimism, clouded by the memory of a disastrous 2022 with the S&P falling 19.4%. While inflation seems to be trending down, talk of recession lingers, along with news of large company layoffs.
Our speakers will discuss:
- 2022 investment returns
- Interest rate changes and the impact on pension liabilities
- Pension funded status
- Outlook for 2023
About our speakers
Jeff Gabrione, CFA | Jeff heads Buck’s U.S. manager research function within the Investments group and is responsible for manager due diligence and investment research across all asset classes. With more than 30 years of investment industry experience, including manager research and guidance, he works with consultants and clients on asset allocation and portfolio construction.
Mike Mecca, CFA | Mike is a Principal and Chief Investment Officer and North American Practice Leader for Buck’s Investment Consulting group. He specializes in investment consulting services for endowments, foundations, insurance companies, and defined contribution and defined benefit pension plans. He has more than 30 years of experience in the investment management industry (portfolio management, manager research, consulting) and is a CFA Charterholder.