Investing During A Period Of Volatility And Disruption

Posted by John Prendergast

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In This Episode

Michael Lane, Head of US Wealth Advisory at iShares by BlackRock shares his unique perspective and insights on how financial advisors can better serve their clients during this time of high inflation, increased market volatility, and what many feel is an environment of great uncertainty.

The core of Michael’s approach sounds simple… advisors should get better at asking questions about their client’s values and diving deeper into what makes them tick. From there, you will likely discover a new world of opportunities to serve your clients and grow your business.

Our Guest

Michael Lane is Head of US Wealth Advisory (USWA) iShares at BlackRock and a member of the US Wealth Advisory and US iShares Executive Committees. Working with financial advisors for nearly three decades, Michael oversees the development of advisor centric solutions, due diligence and implementation of iShares, helping advisors build better portfolios with core, fixed income, factor and model-based ETFs.


John is the co-founder and CEO of Blueleaf and is an active startup advisor. He is also an experienced entrepreneur and senior executive. As part of 6 founding teams, he has led the product management, marketing, and finance functions. His background in banking and wealth management has shaped the vision for Blueleaf.

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