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The episode discusses significant changes in the market, earnings reports, and features an interview with Tom Nelson on asset allocation.

Operating Twist becomes Operation FAIL. NVDA Earnings and other interesting stuff. We get into the real facts about our oil reserves. Asset Allocation finally explained with our guest -Tom Nelson, Senior Vice-President and head of asset allocation portfolio management at Franklin Templeton. NEW! DOWNLOAD THIS EPISODE’S AI GENERATED SHOW NOTES (Guest Segment) Tom Nelson is a senior vice president and head of asset allocation portfolio management for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions . He is a member of the Investment Strategy & Research Committee. He is a portfolio manager of a number of funds offered for sale in various jurisdictions. He is lead portfolio manager of the Franklin NextStep Fund series, the Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund and numerous model portfolio programs. He is portfolio manager of Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Funds , the Franklin Fund Allocator Series available in the United States and several custom institutional portfolio mandates. Mr. Nelson joined Franklin Templeton in 2007 and co-founded the firm’s quantitative research services group upon joining the company. He moved to Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions in 2009. Prior…

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