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Send us a textIn this edition (May 2017) I talk with Matt Penziner, Executive Director, NYUPN Clinically Integrated Network, about the repeal of the Affordable Healthcare Act and its impact on patients. Matt and I discuss the facts surrounding “repeal and replace”, the odds healthcare legislation pass the Senate, and if so, what will it look like, how patients expect their costs to change, if preexisting conditions will be covered or not, and the overall cost of healthcare in the economy. The information contained herein reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed herein may change at any time after the date of this publication. This document is for in

Send us a textIn this episode (March 2017) I sit down with Bernstein CIO Seth Masters to get his outlook for 2017. We discuss potential return in both the stock and bond market, risks to the forecast, and the geopolitical environment. The information contained herein reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed herein may change at any time after the date of this publication. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. It does not take an investor’s personal investment objectives or financial situation into account; investors should

Send us a textIn this episode (October 2016) I sit down with Daryl Clements, Senior Portfolio Manager-Municipal Bonds at Bernstein. In this episode we discuss why the muni market us fundamentally healthy, why Daryl believes investors should concentrate their portfolios in intermediate-maturity portfolios, the impact of the federal reserve raising interest rates, the health state and local government finances, and the differences between holding cash versus owning municipal bonds. The information contained herein reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed herein may change at any time after the date of this publication. This document is for information

Send us a textIn this episode (July 2016) I sit down with Gerry Paul, Bernstein's CIO of US Strategic Equity portfolio. We discuss the DOW being at an all time high and how that impacts his view of valuation and opportunities in the market, the impact of monetary policy on the stock market, what he looks for in a stock, and the impact on ETFs on the market. The information contained herein reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed herein may change at any time after the date of this publication. This document is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. AllianceBernstein L.P. does not provide tax, legal, or acc

Send us a text In this episode (April 2016) I speak with Deacon Turner, Nationally Managing Director and member of Cohead of the Targeted Services Investment Committee, from his office in Oklahoma to get a first hand account of the status of the US energy market. We discuss the current forecast for oil prices, the mood of the key players in the industry, opportunities for investment in the space, the new normal supply/demand balance, and the impact of tigher bank lending and a reduction in financial liquidity on the industry. The information contained herein reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed herein may change at any time after the date of this

Send us a textIn this episode (January 2016) I sit down with CIO of Fixed Income at AllianceBernstein, Doug Peebles, and Director of Research-Wealth Management Group, Tara Thompson Popernik to discuss the outlook for the market and the best ways to prepare your investments. Doug reviews the economy from both a US and Global perspective and discusses the interest rate environment worldwide. Tara gives her best tips for being financial prepared for the new year from both a planning, income, and estate tax perspective. The information contained herein reflects the views of AllianceBernstein L.P. or its affiliates and sources it believes are reliable as of the date of this publication. AllianceBernstein L.P. makes no representations or warranties concerning the accuracy of any data. There is no guarantee that any projection, forecast, or opinion in this material will be realized. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The views expressed herein may change at any time after the date of this public