August San Diego Controller's Council - Economist, Bill Greiner

What is happening in the U.S. economy?  Where are we regarding the business cycle?  What is working, and what is challenging continued economic growth?  What major factors should we consider?  What variables need to be considered when making investment decisions in today’s environment? 

• Consumer spending – influences.
• Capital spending – light ahead, or further concerns?
• Trade influences – Washington update.
• Interest rate outlook – inflation and the Federal Reserve.
• The European quagmire – why is growth so slow?
• China question – where are they headed, and what is their “game”?

 Agenda:

• 11:30 - 12:00 Registration/Networking/Lunch
• 12:00 - Speaker starts
• 1:00 (approximately) Adjourn

As chief economist of Mariner Wealth Advisors, Bill Greiner drives the economic and capital markets outlook for the firm and supports the investment team with tactical asset allocation decisions. As the firm’s chief economist and spokesperson, Bill is sought after for his expertise and has appeared on hundreds of local and national business news outlets. He has also been featured in respected financial publications, such as Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal and BusinessWeek.

Bill has a bachelor’s degree in economics and finance from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas. He holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst®, and is a member of the CFA Institute and the Kansas City CFA Society.