Investing in a Volatile Market
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COVID-19 Special Episode: Investing in a Volatile Market

Regions Wealth Podcast Series

During an unprecedented time of financial uncertainty and market volatility, many Americans are concerned about their portfolios. In this special episode of Regions Wealth Podcast, Chief Investment Officer Alan McKnight joins us to discuss how the markets have been affected by COVID-19, what investors should know, and how the current conditions may impact their investments.

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Alan McKnightMeet the Speaker

Alan McKnight is the Chief Investment Officer for Regions Wealth Management. Throughout his career, McKnight has been named Chief Investment Officer of SunTrust Institutional Investment Advisors, LLC and served as a partner and Director of Global Investment Strategy at Balentine, LLC, managing asset allocation strategies and supervising the firm’s manager due diligence and selection efforts. McKnight is a graduate of Washington and Lee University with a bachelor’s degree in Economics and earned his MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) designation and is a board member for the Alliance Theatre and Central Outreach and Advocacy Center in Atlanta. Contact a Wealth Advisor today.

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