January 29th, 202611:00 am CT
January 29th, 2026 | 11:00 am CT
Virtual
Quarterly Perspectives: Key Investment Themes for 2026
Investors face a pivotal year ahead. From the dynamics of a midterm election cycle and the Federal Reserve’s careful policy balancing, to growing attention on private credit markets and the accelerating influence of AI, we’re watching the trends that could shape portfolio decisions.
Join our senior investment strategists for the next Quarterly Perspectives webinar as they break down the top themes for the year and what they could mean for investors.
What we’ll cover:
- How midterm election cycles have historically influenced markets—and what that might signal for 2026
- The implications of the Fed’s challenge: supporting a cooling labor market while keeping inflation in check
- Key risks and opportunities emerging in private credit markets
- Why the evolution of AI could be the most important risk and opportunity for markets in 2026
We’re looking forward to answering your questions live during the webinar. Join the conversation by registering today!
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Featured Speakers
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As Managing Director, Investment Strategy Kristi works closely with other members of the Investment Leadership team to establish and update Focus Partners Wealth investment portfolios with a particular focus on strategic asset allocation and systematic approaches.
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As the Chief Investment Strategist and a Principal of Focus Partners, Jason is an investment professional with a focus on asset allocation, portfolio construction, and third-party manager selection. In his role, he is an important resource for our clients and wealth advisors, assisting them in developing portfolios designed to support their goals and communicating the firm’s investment strategy. He also serves on the Focus Partners Investment Committee and is a spokesperson for Focus Partners Investment Management.
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As Chief Investment Officer of Systematic Strategies for Focus Partners, Kevin conducts investment research and writes articles on a wide range of topics, including retirement planning and investment policy. Kevin co-authored "The Only Guide You’ll Ever Need for the Right Financial Plan" with Larry Swedroe and Tiya Lim. This step-by-step handbook focuses on the art of investing by providing investors with information they can use to build a tailor-made investment strategy. Kevin holds an MBA from Saint Louis University and a bachelor’s of science in finance from Missouri State University in Springfield.
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Joel sets the firm’s overall investment strategy, guiding strategic portfolio asset allocation and overseeing manager sourcing, diligence, and research across fixed income, public equities, and alternative investments. He applies his more than 20 years of financial services experience to support both advisors and clients in achieving their goals and is passionate about aligning the firm’s investment direction with its broader mission: helping advisors deliver exceptional service and clients reach their long-term objectives with confidence.