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Perspectives on Asset Allocation in Today’s Market with BlackRock’s Eric Mueller (Ep. 54)

Perspectives on Asset Allocation in Today’s Market with BlackRock’s Eric Mueller (Ep. 54)

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Markets are always moving, and with elections and global uncertainty on the horizon, what can you do to position your portfolio for the future?

In this episode of Maximizing Outcomes, Jim McGovern speaks with Eric Mueller, Managing Director and strategist at BlackRock, about the current state of the markets and how to strategically adjust portfolios. 

They cover the economic landscape, interest rate cuts, and the strength of corporate earnings, offering actionable advice for investors concerned about the road ahead.

They discuss:

  • An analysis of the current economic and financial market landscape
  • Strategies for portfolio positioning amidst geopolitical and election uncertainties
  • The impact of Fed interest rate cuts on fixed income investments
  • The significance of tax-efficient and personalized investment strategies
  • And more!

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About our guest:

Eric Mueller is a Managing Director at BlackRock, serving as a senior strategist within their Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions group. With 17 years of experience at BlackRock, he works closely with portfolio managers and research analysts to analyze market trends and identify investment opportunities across various asset classes. His knowledge includes guiding portfolio positioning, understanding economic risks, and helping investors achieve a range of financial objectives through strategic portfolio management.

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Politics and Your Portfolio: Insights for Investing During an Election Year (Ep. 45)

Politics and Your Portfolio: Insights for Investing During an Election Year (Ep. 45)

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How do presidential elections influence your investment portfolio?

This week on Maximizing Outcomes®, Jim McGovern talks about presidential elections and their impact on investment portfolios. Jim explores historical market behaviors during election cycles and dissects common investor sentiments and strategies amid political changes. Whether you’re navigating the uncertainties of a campaign season or curious about the historical patterns of the stock market during these periods, this discussion aims to shed light on what history can teach us and how investors can approach election years with informed confidence.

Here’s what you’ll learn about by tuning in:

  • Historical behaviors of the market in previous election cycles
  • Comparison of market performance under different presidential administrations
  • Historical market performance when congress and the president are from the same vs. opposing parties
  • Understand market volatility during the months leading up to an election vs post-election season
  • And more!

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Are You Successful, But Not Fulfilled? With Emily Melious (Ep.13)

Are You Successful, But Not Fulfilled? With Emily Melious (Ep.13)

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1 in 3 workers are willing to consider a lower paying job if it was a more fulfilling job. It can be nearly impossible to be fulfilled in your life if you are not fulfilled at work. 

In this episode, Emily Melious, CEO and fulfillment coach at Launch Consulting, discusses why fulfillment equals the alignment of your unique skills, passions, and talents. She shares how The Career Navigator Program helps mid-career professionals and high achievers make a job transition to find fulfillment in their work.

 Emily discusses:

  • Why success doesn’t always equal fulfillment
  • The three part proven fulfillment formula™️
  • Why traditional career advice leaves you unfulfilled
  • Why it’s almost impossible to be fulfilled in life if you are not fulfilled at work
  • And more

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Emily Melious is the CEO and fulfillment coach at Launch Consulting. Emily helps high achieving mid-career professionals create energizing, satisfying, and fulfilling careers. She’s a certified Kolby consultant at SHRM-SCP and she’s the creator of the 3 part proven fulfillment formula™️.

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Meet Your Host, Jim McGovern (Ep.1)

Meet Your Host, Jim McGovern (Ep.1)

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Introducing the Maximizing Outcomes podcast with Jim McGovern. 

Listen in for uncommon perspectives, powerful resources, and experienced people that can help you Maximize Outcomes in your life.

In this inaugural episode, Jim McGovern, shares more about him from behind the microphone. He will inform and educate anybody looking to maximize their financial potential. You will learn what questions you should be asking your advisor and how to collaborate with your advisor to pave the way for better outcomes in your future.

Jim discusses:

  • Why he got into the financial services industry
  • The idea of being a “life-long student” and how the people you surround yourself with can impact your career decisions
  • The meaning and purpose behind the title of his podcast “Maximizing Outcomes”
  • What important questions you should be asking your advisor
  • And more

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