Brown Advisory CIO Perspectives

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, host Sid Ahl is joined by Eliza Erikson, Head of Impact Investing and Advice, for a wide-ranging discussion on the intersection of artificial intelligence, energy demand and long-term investment opportunities.   Sid and Eliza explore how the rapid acceleration of AI is reshaping global energy markets and creating an urgent need for new power generation, storage...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, host Sid Ahl is joined by Brown Advisory’s CIO Paul Chew for a timely discussion on how geopolitical headlines have dominated investor attention even as the underlying earnings environment remains remarkably strong. Sid and Paul explore why recent developments involving Iran have unsettled markets in the short term, while fundamentals such as earnings growth, c...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, host Sid Ahl speaks with portfolio manager Mike Poggi, who manages the Brown Advisory Large-Cap Sustainable Value strategy, about the return of value investing and why quality stocks are being overlooked in an AI-focused market. Mike shares how sentiment toward value has shifted, why free cash flow and balance sheet strength matter more today, and how recent pu...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, host Sid Ahl speaks with Kif Hancock, International CIO, and Campbell Donley, CIO Investment Analyst, about the sharp market reaction to AI, the so‑called AI Death Star and the recent pressure in private credit — and how today’s volatility is creating opportunity. The conversation covers why quality has trailed, where dislocation is creating opportunity and how...

In our latest episode, Sid Ahl and Paul Chew discuss the early‑2026 investment backdrop—from U.S. economic momentum and Fed independence to market concentration, AI, and portfolio positioning. The conversation spans the surprising strength of recent U.S. economic data, the implications of elevated market concentration and passive flows, and how investors can think about fixed income positioning wh...

In this year-end episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel, Co-CIOs for Private Clients, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, are joined by two senior investment leaders at the firm: Sarge McGowan, CIO of U.S. Endowments and Foundations, and Christopher “Kif” Hancock, Brown Advisory’s CIO International. Together they reflect on the key surprises of 2025 and share how they are t...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel, Co-CIOs for Private Clients, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, sit down with Jordan Wruble, partner and head of Investment Solutions at the firm. Jordan brings three decades of experience across investment banking, private equity, hedge funds and manager research, offering a unique perspective on how the art and science of i...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel, Co-CIOs for Private Clients, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, are joined by Ryan Myerberg, Partner and Portfolio Manager on the firm’s Global Fixed Income team. Ryan brings deep experience across public and private credit markets, having previously served as CIO of Absolute Return Fixed Income at Amundi and led the global f...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl, Co-CIO for Private Clients, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, and Co-CIO Erika Pagel interview Jon Lewinsohn, founder and managing partner at Diameter Capital Partners, a leading credit investment firm with expertise across public, private and structured credit markets. Jon shares his investment philosophy, shaped by years of experience in...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl, Co-CIO for Private Clients, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, and his Co-CIO Erika Pagel, interview Dirk Enderlein, senior managing director and portfolio manager at Wellington Management in London. They discuss Dirk's investment philosophy, his experience building European equity strategies at Wellington Management—a private, employee-owne...

In this CIO Perspectives discussion, Sid Ahl, Erika Pagel and Sargent McGowan (CIO of Endowments & Foundations) analyze recent market resilience amidst significant uncertainty, including trade policy shifts, US deficits, and geopolitical tensions. Despite these challenges, equity markets have rallied, with notable sector rotation and international outperformance—Europe and China up over 20% ye...

In this latest episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl, Co-CIO of Private Client, Endowments and Foundations at Brown Advisory, conversed with Paul Chew, Firm Chief Investment Officer and Kif Hancock, CIO International. They analyze the 2025 Asset Allocation Outlook, noting market volatility and the significant shifts since the US elections. The conversation highlights initial investor enthusiasm abo...

In the latest episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel from Brown Advisory discuss the impact of the recent U.S. elections on markets and policy. Joined by colleagues Eric Gordon and Alice Paik, they delve into the implications of a "red sweep" with Trump winning the presidency and Republicans gaining control of both the House and Senate. This political shift is expected to lead to pro...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl and Erika have a chat with Vineet Mitera, the CIO/Manager at Ward Ferry Management, an independent investment firm based in Hong Kong. The discussion highlights the investment landscape across various Asian markets, emphasizing the importance of healthy balance sheets, regional economic conditions, and sector-specific opportunities. Key themes include t...

In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel speak with Lauren Taylor Wolfe, co-founder and managing partner of Impactive Capital, a $3 billion active impact investing firm. Lauren explains her journey of active investing in smaller companies, emphasizing value and sustainability. She discusses the challenges and opportunities in the small-cap space, which has been underperforming...

In our latest episode, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel are joined by portfolio manager and equity investor Eric Gordon to discuss some themes that have driven markets for several years now. These include the ongoing global inflation saga now entering its fifth year and the race to develop technology and business models around generative artificial intelligence.  They also look at some of the developments...

In our latest episode, Sid and Erika cover some of the major themes in the recently produced 2024 Outlook and share their thoughts on the surprising resilience of the US economy, the mounting impact of higher rates, concerns about the deficit and fiscal situation in the US, and the potential economic and market impacts of AI and the GLP-1 weight loss drugs. To read or download the accompanying rep...

In this episode, Erika Pagel and Sid Ahl are joined by Brown Advisory’s David Schuster, portfolio manager of the firm’s Small Cap Fundamental Value strategy, for a discussion about the surprising resilience of capital markets in the face of a challenging economic environment. For important disclosures and a list of terms and definitions, please visit www.brownadvisory.com/us/insights/cio-perspecti...

In our latest episode, Sid and Erika are joined by Mick Dillon, who co-manages Brown Advisory’s Global Leaders and Global Focus strategies and has played a critical role in developing the firm’s global equity investment platform since joining Brown Advisory in 2014.    Mick joins the podcast at an especially timely moment. Many investors and pundits continue to focus their attention on the “Magnif...

As the end of the first quarter of 2023 approaches, Sid Ahl and Erika Pagel are joined by Jon Bassett and Joe Pasqualichio to discuss one of the most fascinating technological developments of the new year: the new developments in generative AI. The group also analyzes the macro outlook for the new year including who may benefit from China’s long-awaited reopening, how the venture capital landscape...

Investors have plenty of challenges to focus on as a volatile year enters its final months. The global growth picture seems to be slowing, corporate earnings may face headwinds and geopolitical tensions seem to be rising. And while we believe private markets continue to be hotbeds of innovation and long-term outperformance, they too face some challenges. In this episode of CIO Perspectives, Keith...

Open From geopolitical tensions to questionable economic fundamentals, investors have plenty to be concerned about. But markets, which climb the proverbial “wall of worry” have posted a meaningful rebound off summer lows. configuration options From geopolitical tensions to questionable economic fundamentals, investors have plenty to be concerned about. But markets, which climb the proverbial “wall...

As we approach the first half of 2022, volatility is back with a vengeance. This follows an unusually tranquil 2021 where markets seemed to only glide upwards. We recently assembled a great group of colleagues to discuss the recent volatility, market conditions and how we are positioning client portfolios. Sidney Ahl, Erika Pagel, Ryan Myerberg and Joe Pasqualichio recorded a webcast that analyze...

Markets have been unsteady at the start of 2022, driven by geopolitical tensions, inflation, and concerns about equity valuations. The war in Ukraine is causing even more uncertainty. At the same time, high levels of innovation and productivity, as well as the growing hope that the worst of the COVID-19 crisis is behind us, have given investors reasons to be optimistic for the future.  On March 17...