Topic: Economic and Market Update: Impact on Tariffs
 

Speaker: Jonathan Launder, CFP Investment Specialist at Continuum Consulting Group

Presentation:
- Assessing key economic indicators to evaluate where the economy is trending 

- US GDP breakdown and analysis of historical trends, and a look at GDP components driving growth

- Inflation insights and future expectations, alongside the Fed's rate outlook

- Policy impacts from the current US presidential administration's economic agenda and the recently passed tax and spending bill

- Understanding tariff mechanics, function, historical trajectory, and their role in shaping trade policy 

- Strategic motivations behind tariffs and their expected duration and impact

Speaker's bio:

Jon Launder joined Continuum Consulting Group in May 2022 as an investment specialist. His main responsibility is developing and implementing the firm's investment and portfolio management strategy. Prior to joining Continuum, Jon worked for advisory firms in Wisconsin and Arizona and brings with him a broad range of experience in financial planning, portfolio management and ERISA-based retirement plans. In addition to having experience in client facing and investment management roles, Jon earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional certification in 2018. His biggest fulfillment is serving others by helping them identify and achieve success in their personal and financial goals.

Jon’s education & licensing include:
- Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ Professional Certification (CFP)
- FINRA Series 7 Registration
- FINRA Series 66 Registration
- Life, Health, and Accident Insurance License