ACG Detroit | 2025 Economic Outlook

Event Details

When:

January 28, 2025 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM EST

Where:

Location Name

Birmingham Community House

Location Address

380 South Bates Street
Birmingham, MI 48009
United States

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Overview

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Back by popular demand! Matt Miskin will fly in from New York City exclusively for this event. This event is not your typical economic update; it will be an engaging look into the future. Matt Miskin, a leading mind on Wall Street, will provide his forward looking opinions of the economy and markets, offering valuable insights that will help shape your financial strategies for the year ahead. As someone frequently quoted by the financial media and seen on outlets like CNBC and Bloomberg, Matt's perspectives are sought after by professionals and enthusiasts alike.

In addition to the broader economic outlook, our event will feature a fireside chat, led by Christopher Letts, addressing issues specific to the Detroit Economy. This localized focus will delve into matters that directly impact our Detroit community. Furthermore, the audience will have the opportunity to participate by posing questions, making this an interactive and educational experience. Don't miss this chance to gain a deeper understanding of what the year holds economically and financially.

Reserve your spot for an evening of enlightenment, interaction, and forward-thinking. We look forward to welcoming you to an event that promises to shape your financial perspective for the year ahead.

Members: $85

Non-Members: $100

Speakers

Matthew Miskin

John Hancock

Co-Chief Investment Strategist

With over 15 years of industry expertise, Matt Miskin brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. Prior to joining John Hancock's investments division in 2014, he served as a Manager Due Diligence Analyst at LPL Financial Research, where he played a pivotal role in manager and asset allocation changes. Matt holds a B.S. in Finance from Elon University, an M.B.A. from Babson College, and the prestigious Chartered Financial Analyst designation.

Chris Letts (Moderator)

Morgan Stanley - The Pine Harbor Group

Senior Vice President

As a Family Wealth Director- a designation held by less than 4% of Morgan Stanley advisors- Chris focuses his work on serving the most affluent clients of the firm. He specializes in advising families considering substantial liquidity events due to the sale or recapitalization of a closely held business. In 2013, he cofounded The Pine Harbor Group, which currently advises on nearly $1.3B in assets under management and is among Morgan Stanley’s fastest-growing wealth management teams. Pine Harbor was ranked by Forbes as one of the top-teams in the State of Michigan in 2023. Chris is also an Alternative Investments Director, where he does firm-leading work for high-net-worth clients with non-public investments.

In 2022 Chris was honored by Forbes Magazine as Morgan Stanley’s top “Next-Gen Wealth Advisor” in the State of Michigan. In 2021 he was ranked by Middle Market Growth Magazine as one of the top next-gen middle-market professionals in North America for his work advising entrepreneurs. Chris was highlighted in Crain’s Detroit Business list of “40 under 40” in 2020 and DBusiness Magazine “30 in their Thirties” in 2019. He has been honored a Five-Star Wealth Advisor by Hour Detroit every year since 2013.
Chris is a national advocate for Middle Market entrepreneurs. He was elected the President of the Association of Corporate Growth’s Detroit chapter where he worked with investment bankers and private equity executives to advance the interests of middle market businesses. Chris serves on the advisory board at MSU’s Eli Broad College of Business and helped his alma mater create an innovative Masters in Wealth Management Program- the first in the Big Ten and among the first Universities in the country.

Chris is a native of Toronto but is extremely proud of his adopted hometown city of Detroit and cares deeply about giving back to his community. He is currently an advisor to Winning Futures, an award-winning non-profit committed to mentoring and empowering underserved youth.

Hosted by: ACG

Chapter

Detroit