Clare Zempel

Clare Zempel is a leading business economist and top investment strategist. He honed his smart, nimble approach to making sense of complex economic and financial issues over more than 30 years as an economist for major national firms. Through Zempel Strategic, Clare brings seasoned common sense to bear on these issues for corporate business clients and major investors. He specializes in customizing applied economics and financial market analysis to meet each client’s unique needs. The Zempel practice involves preparing precise presentations and written reports that are relevant and clear. Clients use Clare’s recommendations to plan and formulate policies. Client-centered services include project evaluation, budget input, risk assessment, and training sessions for employees, vendors and customers. Clare also speaks on broad economic and investment issues to wider audiences. Prior to founding Zempel Strategic, Clare served as director of investment policy, chief investment strategist and chief economist for Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated, and as chief economist for the First Wisconsin Corporation, now U.S. Bank. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). TOPICS • Economic and Market Outlook • Financial Market Prospects • Economic Prospects • International Trends • Economic Issues and Implications • Clients for the Long Run • Financial Advisors for the Long Run • 13 Numbers, 5 Ratios, 2 Spreads: Asset allocation tools simplified. • How to Be Your Own Economist: Tools and tricks for anticipating economic trends. • How to Be Your Own Investment Strategist: Tools and tricks for identifying market risks and opportunities. • Advising Cousin Janet: How an economist learned to help financial advisors help clients.