We recently held a webinar focused on a variety of economic topics. Dan Goldberg, our Chief Investment Officer, hosted John Ecklund, head of Fixed Income Portfolio Strategy for J.P. Morgan Asset Management for a casual conversation regarding the latest in markets at the mid-way point of the year.
Dan and John discussed tariffs, interest rates, and the pressure on Jerome Powell and the Fed. They also discussed the latest readings on the economy and how bonds are well positioned to support overall portfolios in the back half of the decade. The webinar concluded as we answered participants’ questions with a live Q&A at the end of the presentation.
About the Speakers
John Ecklund, CFA
Managing Director, Global Fixed Income & Commodities
J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Based in New York, he is Head of the Fixed Income Portfolio Strategist team for JPMorgan Asset Management. He and his team are responsible for client communications and providing market insights for the suite of fixed income products we offer. John joined Fixed Income in 2007 and helped develop our footprint in the retail space. He is often a keynote speaker and subject matter expert, presenting our views on the markets at client events and conferences.
An employee since 2000, he has spent his entire career in Asset Management, with roles in the Private Bank, Marketing and Product Strategy.
John earned a B.S. with honors in finance and accounting from Northeastern University. He is also a CFA charter holder, holds Series 3, 7, 63, and 24 licenses, and is a member of the New York Society of Securities Analysts.
Dan Goldberg, CFA, CFP®, CAIA
Chief Investment Officer & Wealth Advisor | Partner
Diversified Portfolios, Inc.
Dan is passionate about investments and financial markets and loves working to help people with any financial matter or concern. Dan joined the firm in 2021 after spending 11 years as an investment specialist for an asset manager in New York City. Dan graduated from the University of Michigan and is a CFA® charterholder, a CAIA® charterholder, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional. Dan has been published by Barron’s and quoted by the Wall Street Journal. In 2022, Dan was named to the Detroit Jewish News ‘36 under 36’ list.