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In the first episode of Allspring’s 2023 outlook series, Ann Miletti, chief diversity officer and head of Active Equity, and Bryant VanCronkhite, managing director, senior portfolio manager, and co-team leader of Allspring's Special Global Equity team at Allspring Global Investments, recap a volatile 2022 for equity markets, share their outlook for the new year, and discuss why they believe Allspring's investment teams are well positioned for 2023.Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational pu

In part 2 of a 2-part series, Sean Fullerton, senior DC (defined contribution) investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments, and Philip Chao, founder and chief investment officer at Experiential Wealth, take a deep dive into the topic of Social Security and its history, its challenges, and its opportunities.Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind —including a recommendation for any specific invest

In part 1 of a 2-part series, Sean Fullerton, senior defined contribution investment strategist at Allspring Global Investments, speaks with Philip Chao, founder and chief investment officer at Experiential Wealth, about what success looks like for defined contribution, or DC, plans and if “success” is even the word we should be using to think about it. Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind ȁ

The systemic impact of increased illiquid asset holdings in times of market stress is a sleeping dragon that, once awoken, could create havoc on liquid and illiquid portfolios. Trevor Lavin, head of Allspring's Institutional Client Group in the Western region, discusses this with Kevin Kneafsey, senior investment strategist with the Multi-Asset Solutions team. Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—i

Sean Burke, head of the Remi Specialist team at Allspring, speaks with Nick Venditti, senior portfolio manager and head of the Municipal Fixed Income team, and Kim Nakahara, senior research analyst and portfolio manager for the Municipal Fixed Income team, about why now is a great time for investors to consider municipals. Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific

Today's global fixed income markets are highly volatile, and using a six-month outlook is one way that the Plus Fixed Income team at Allspring Global Investments navigates these changing environments. Janet Rilling, senior portfolio manager and head of the Plus Fixed Income team, shares her thoughts with Danny Sarnowski, portfolio specialist for the Plus Fixed Income team, on how the team uses this outlook and where they see things moving going forward. Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes

In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11, Loryl Ludgate, senior key account manager and co-lead of the Allspring Veterans Connectivity Group, speaks with Mike Rodgers, portfolio manager on our Investment Grade Fixed Income team, and Jon Lagerstedt, director of internal sales, about their experience as veterans and how they transitioned from the military to the financial services industry. Podcast length – 13:14, Disclosure length – 1:52 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes on

Allspring Global Investments is excited to be celebrating its one-year anniversary. In this episode, Joe Sullivan, chief executive officer and chair of Allspring’s Board of Directors, and Kelly Vives, chief marketing and communications officer, look back at the first year of the firm and look forward to its promising future. Podcast length – 14:10, Disclosure length – 1:52 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recomm

There has been a storm in the U.K. government bonds (gilts) market dramatically affecting pension funds and their liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies. This has precipitated a lot of press coverage and many of our U.S. pension clients are asking questions. Andy Hunt, head of Fixed Income Solutions, along with members of the Allspring Pension Solutions team, discuss what happened and why, what it means for the U.S., and what to do next. Podcast length – 12:15, Disclosure length – 2:03 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is fo

Scott Smith, head of the Investment Grade Income team at Allspring Global Investments, speaks with George Bory, chief investment strategist for Fixed Income, about inflation, rates, credit spreads, and the economic outlook from the Investment Grade Income team’s perspective. Podcast length – 6:46, Disclosure length – 2:49 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendati

Harin de Silva, co-head of Systematic Research at Allspring Global Investments, and James Gudger, product specialist for the Systematic Edge team, discuss the challenging environment investors find themselves in and how hedging strategies can help investors protect capital and navigate these times. Podcast length – 7:43, Disclosure length – 2:16 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—includi

Today's discussion is around ongoing supply chain risks and how members of Allspring’s growth equity teams are turning chaos into opportunity for their investors. Susan Raynes, executive vice president and head of the Institutional Client Group and Global Consultant Relations, speaks with Chris Warner, CFA, portfolio manager on the Discovery Growth Equity team, and David Nazaret, CFA, portfolio manager on the Dynamic Growth Equity team. Podcast length – 10:42, Disclosure length – 2:17 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material

This conversation centers on how as we continue to transition to a digital economy, every business needs to also transform to become a technology business. Peter Williams and Nick Birk from Allspring's Technology team and Discovery Growth Equity team, respectively, discuss this with Alison McGlincy, global head of talent acquisition for Allspring Global Investments. Podcast length – 14:57, Disclosure length – 1:50 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended

Keeping assets of retired participants in plan is the topic of discussion between Ron Cohen, head of Defined Contribution Investment Only Distribution, and Nate Miles, head of Retirement, at Allspring Global Investments. Podcast length – 12:44, Disclosure length – 1:50 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0922-

Nate Miles, head of Retirement here at Allspring Global Investments, speaks with Ron Cohen, head of Defined Contribution Investment Only Distribution, on the maturing of the DC (defined contribution) marketplace and key trends that he’s seeing in the space. Podcast length – 13:11, Disclosure length – 1:50 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specif

Kelly Vives, Allspring’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, discusses Allspring’s robust stewardship platform and engagement efforts with Jamie Newton, head of Global Fixed Income Research for Allspring. ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and climate transition are also topics of conversation. Podcast length – 15:04, Disclosure length – 2:08 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendatio

Today’s topic of discussion is Allspring's Market Risk Monitor, a report that the firm uses to capture, distill, and disseminate headline risks across the Allview investment platform. Ann Miletti, head of Active Equity, and John Hockers, co-head of Investment Analytics, go over the genesis of the report and the top ten risks Allspring currently sees in the market. Podcast length – 15:32, Disclosure length – 1:44 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT inte

This episode focuses on why fixed income investors should consider the global implications of surging inflation, decelerating growth, and realignment of the global and geopolitical landscape. George Bory, chief investment strategist for Allspring's Fixed Income group is joined by Henrietta Pacquement, head of Allspring’s Global Fixed Income team, to discuss her economic outlook for Europe and strategies to extract value in fixed income portfolios. Podcast length – 14:50, Disclosure length – 1:36 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).Thi

Bryant VanCronkhite, managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Allspring Special Global Equity team, speaks with Christine Collins, investment strategies consultant, about the impact of the many macro events currently shaping our world and how his team is able to filter through the noise and maintain discipline in the face of such uncertainty. Podcast length – 11:13, Disclosure length – 1:53 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide inve

In our Midyear Insights episode, Dan Morris, CIO of Systematic Investments, and Jon Baranko, CIO of Global Fundamental Investments, discuss volatility in the capital markets year-to-date and some of the strategies that investors can pursue to potentially grow and protect their assets in this difficult market environment. Podcast length – 8:15, Disclosure length – 1:35 Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of