Center For Investment Excellence

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, David Lebovitz is joined by Danielle Hines, Director of U.S. Equity Research, to discuss how a long-term, valuation-driven equity research process can help investors maintain conviction amid rapid disruption. They explain the U.S. core equity research framework—anchored by a tenured, career analyst model and a time-tested five-year expected return approach—and how the team differentiates “being early from being wrong” by documenting theses, tracking key signposts, and updating forecasts as facts change. The conversation also examines AI-driven disruption on both sides of the market, including a case study on insurance brokers, the role of cross-sector collaboration in evaluating AI “enablers,” and lessons from past disruption cycles like e-commerce.

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, David Lebovitz and Jared Gross discuss their annual asset allocation draft. They review last year’s investment picks, share macroeconomic expectations for 2026, and debate opportunities across equities, fixed income, real assets, and alternatives. Listeners will hear perspectives on inflation, central bank policy, global growth, and the impact of technology and AI on markets.

Podcast recorded December 2025.

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence, host David Lebovitz is joined by Tim Lintern, Research Analyst at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they unpack the latest findings from the 30th annual edition of Long-Term Capital Market Assumptions. The discussion covers the key findings of this year’s publication, including the projections that are at the core of our approach to building stronger portfolios and explain how you can use them to inform your own strategic asset allocations.

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence, host David Lebovitz is joined by Jared Gross, Head of Institutional Portfolio Strategy at J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Together, they unpack the latest findings from the Strategic Investment Advisory Group, focusing on the theme of U.S. exceptionalism. The discussion covers the key factors behind America’s economic and market leadership, the potential risks to its continued outperformance, and how global trends may shift the investment landscape. Listeners will gain valuable insights into asset allocation, diversification, and the importance of re-evaluating long-held assumptions in today’s evolving markets.

In this episode of the Center for Investment Excellence podcast, hosted by David Lebovitz, we explore key themes impacting endowments and foundations, from government funding changes and tax policies to the role of alternative investments and liquidity needs. Featuring Mack Kline, Head of Endowments, Foundations, and Healthcare, we provide in-depth discussions on navigating today's complex investment landscape.