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Economic Outlook: Navigating Markets in a Time of Rapid Change

Kurt Funderburg, Chief Investment Officer for Byline Bank

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

Join us for an engaging luncheon presentation that examines the key economic forces shaping today’s financial and business landscape. Kurt Funderburg, Chief Investment Officer for Byline Bank, will provide a high-level overview of the general economy, with particular attention to interest rates and the Federal Reserve’s policy direction, and how these factors influence growth, inflation and investment decisions.

The program will also explore the impact of global geopolitical developments on markets and supply chains, along with a practical discussion of emerging investment themes, including artificial intelligence, digital assets such as Bitcoin, and their role in long-term portfolios. In addition, Funderburg will address growing concerns about what a market correction could mean for 401(k) balances, and strategies investors can consider to manage risk without overreacting to short-term volatility.

Rounding out the discussion, the presentation will cover target-date investment accounts and how they are designed to respond to changing market conditions as participants move closer to retirement.