As advisors seek new ways of building and managing portfolios in the wake of the pandemic events of 2020, one clear trend in the advisor community is the adoption of an “outcome-focused” portfolio construction approach. Scott Welch explains.

We believe we have entered a new market regime, one marked by increased volatility, potentially lower equity and bond market returns, and lower interest rates. Scott Welch explains why in this new environment what the world needs now are ideas that can help solve specific investor objectives and pain points.

The market can feel tough to navigate in the heart of a disruptive period. Scott Welch explains why it is important for investors to always consider their long-term financial goals even during tough times.

Following the recent market volatility, we expect risk factor diversification, just like asset class diversification, to become a “household phrase” in the investment management industry. Scott Welch explains how our ETFs and Model Portfolios can help advisors provide their clients with the level of diversification that we believe will be needed going forward.