Economic Insights: Market indicators and Fed actions

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Includes a Live Web Event on 09/24/2025 at 12:00 PM (MDT)

Join us for a dynamic online forum featuring Charlie Ripley from Allianz Investment Management LLC.

Charlie will share expert insights into today’s market and economic landscape—diving into the latest Federal Reserve decisions, interest rate trends, credit market dynamics, and key economic indicators that shape our financial world.
Whether you're looking to stay ahead of the curve or simply sharpen your market perspective, this session is packed with valuable takeaways.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in FPA Learning Sessions are those of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the webinar organizers.

Competency Level: Foundational
FPA Competency: Critical Thinking
CFP Board Topic: N/A
CFP Board CE Credit Hours: 0

By the end of the forum, you will be able to identify key current market trends and economic indicators influencing the financial markets
After the session, you will be able to connect the dots between today’s headlines and the potential impact on industries, sectors and investments
Apply insights from the update to inform business, investment or strategic decision making in your business after listening to the session.

Charlie Ripley

Vice President, Portfolio Management & Trading

Allianz Life

With nearly 20 years of working in capital markets, Ripley has broad experience with portfolio management as well as strategic and tactical asset allocation programs. He is a primary contributor to the development of market views and steering of client portfolios. He has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Financial Times, Marketwatch, Bloomberg, Forbes, Barron’s CNBC.com and the TheStreet.com

Ben Bergherr, CFP®, CIMA®, CRPC®, RICP®, ABFP®

North-Central District Director

Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC

Ben is a district director for Allianz Life Financial Services, LLC, were he oversees external sales for the North-Central District. Prior to that, Ben was a regional vice president covering Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, working with both variable and fixed ndex annuities. In 2013 Ben was named retirement consultant of the year.

Ben holds his Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification, Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP), and Accredited Behavioral Finance Professional (ABFP) designations.