John Lynch has spent 40-years as an investment leader in the financial services industry, working with banks, brokerage firms, asset managers and RIAs. During this time, he has served as Chief Investment Officer and Chief Investment Strategist, responsible for economic analysis, investment strategy, asset allocation, manager selection, and portfolio management. Using what he calls “liberal arts analysis,” John enjoys providing financial advisors and investors with clear, timely and actionable market insights. He’s been a frequent commentator on the markets and economy for financial news outlets, including CNBC, Bloomberg, and The Wall Street Journal. John, a New York native, earned his bachelor’s degree in history from Villanova University and his MBA in Finance from The College of William & Mary. He lives with his family in Charlotte, North Carolina.