Dakota Live! Podcast: Macro Insights with Bryn Mawr Trust

In this episode of the Dakota Live! Podcast, we sit down with Andrew Davis, Head of Macro Research at Bryn Mawr Trust. Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the conversation, drawing from his background as an economist and portfolio strategist. He shares how these roles have influenced his approach to portfolio construction, tactical asset allocation, and navigating complex economic environments.

Bryn Mawr Trust is a division of WSFS Bank focusing attention and resources on financial planning for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions.

We explore how Bryn Mawr Trust leverages a mix of internal strategies and external manager selection to meet diverse client needs, emphasizing a philosophy of openness and adaptability.

Among key insights, you will come to learn Bryn Mawr Trust’s approach to:

✓ Holistic Client Focus: Bryn Mawr Trust prides itself on providing comprehensive, client-first solutions that integrate investment strategies with financial and tax planning, ensuring a personalized approach that prioritizes client goals.

✓ Open Architecture Strategy: The firm’s investment philosophy emphasizes adaptability and openness, leveraging a combination of in-house strategies and best-in-class external managers to maximize returns and tailor portfolios to unique client needs.

✓ Entrepreneurial & Data-Driven Insights: Bryn Mawr Trust’s approach to manager research and asset allocation is rooted in data analysis and entrepreneurial thinking, allowing the firm to remain agile and proactive in a constantly evolving macroeconomic landscape

Andrew delves into the importance of balancing risk and return, considering liquidity, and navigating the evolving landscape of global macroeconomic conditions, including interest rate dynamics and geopolitical instability.

Tune in to hear Andrew’s perspective on where markets are heading, how his entrepreneurial studies at Wharton influence his investment strategy, and what it takes to succeed in wealth management. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge from one of the industry's rising stars.