Join Charlotte CFMA for happy hour and an economic outlook for 2025 at our January chapter meeting! 

Economic Insights – What To Expect In The National Economy In 2025

The discussion will take a practical look at the national economy with a specific examination of the labor market, inflation, Federal Reserve actions, credit conditions, tariffs and trade, taxes, and immigration and how those issues impact the U.S. economy as well as the construction industry in 2025 and beyond.

Speaker: Tom Jalics, CFA, Senior Vice President & Chief Investment Strategist, Fifth Third Bank

Event Details

When: Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025

CPE: 1 hour

Agenda

3:30 to 3:45 – Registration

3:45 to 4:45 – Speaker Presentation

4:45 - Happy Hour

Where: Lenny Boy Brewing Co. | 3000 S Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28217

Speaker

Tom Jalics, CFA®

Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Strategist

Investment Management Group

Professional Profile

Tom Jalics is the chief investment strategist for Fifth Third Bank. He is responsible for leading the Investment Management Group’s asset allocation process, which informs the management of more than $50 billion in assets under management.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Tom has been a sought-after industry expert and commentator, having been quoted in the media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business News, The Economist and Reuters.

He has also appeared on television and radio including Bloomberg (Television, Radio, and Business News), CNBC and CBS Radio Chicago. He provides internal and external communication on the economy and the markets and makes public speaking and media appearances on behalf of the Bank.

Prior to his current role, Tom was the Bank’s chief market strategist and director of asset allocation.

Education

• Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago

• Bachelor of Arts - Economics, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)

• Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry, Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)

Designations

• Chartered Financial Analyst®