FNB Perspectives
Getting Back to Economic Fundamentals
Getting Back to Economic Fundamentals
As we move beyond election day, it’s an important time to examine where the economy stands today, where it is headed, and how this could impact your business. Join us for an insightful panel discussion where we will discuss inflation, interest rates, consumer health and much more.
December 10, 2024
11 AM EST
Q&A session to follow
Ahmed El Nokali
Managing Director, Head of Capital Markets
First National Bank
With more than 20 years of financial services experience, El Nokali has served as a Director at Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) and worked for both Nomura and Deutsche Bank in London. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Economics from Princeton University and an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.
Philip Bartels
SVP, Director of Investments and Portfolio Management
F.N.B. Wealth Management Investment Advisory Group
With more than 15 years of financial services experience, Bartels has held roles in both the U.S. and London in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and in institutional asset management at Wellington Management Company. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Williams College and
his master’s degree in international economics and international relations from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. Bartels is also a Chartered Financial Analyst® and Certified Financial Planner™.
David Valentiner, CFA
Managing Director of Interest Rate Management
First National Bank
With more than 25 years of financial services experience, Valentiner oversees interest rate risk management services in North and South Carolina and supports clients through a variety of derivative solutions. He is a graduate of Davidson College and is a holder of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP) designations.