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EXPERT ALERTS

The Brexit Backlash on Financial Markets
Brexit the Result of Failed Political Leadership
The Financial Cost of Cancer for Young Adults
Don't Worry, Parents: When It Comes to Finances, Your Adult Kids Have Your Back
Is Brazil Digitally Prepared for the Olympics?

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EXPERT ALERTS:

The Brexit Backlash on Financial Markets
Jonathan Citrin
Financial Advisor
Ameriprise Financial
What can we learn from the reaction of global markets to the Brexit vote about human psychology and market psychology? Using his expertise in behavioral finance and market fundamentals, Citrin can comment on the impact of Brexit on markets, due to fear-driven investing, and the benefits of seeing the investing landscape -- especially in these moments of volatility and uncertainty -- from a mindful and long-term perspective: "The Brexit vote provided us a direct look into the psyche of our neighbors across the pond, and the reaction of markets allows us to witness how others around the world feel too -- as markets are, in essence, a microcosm of human emotions. At its core, the Brexit vote was referendum on the need for control in an uncertain and changing world. The underlying issue, for both voters and investors, is fear. Fear is what drove the 'Leave' campaign to victory, and it is what is now driving the significant volatility in global markets."
Citrin is a prominent commentator in the media for outlets such as MarketWatch and CNBC, and has been a contributor to numerous publications, including Investopedia and the Wall Street Journal. He was recently quoted in an article on Brexit for U.S. News & World Report: http://tinyurl.com/h9pk23n
ProfNet Profile: http://www.profnetconnect.com/jonathancitrin
Website: www.JonathanCitrin.com
Contact: William Citrin, [email protected]

Brexit the Result of Failed Political Leadership
Raj Bhala
Associate Dean for International and Comparative Law and Rice Distinguished Professor
University of Kansas School of Law
"Brexit puts the UK back on standard WTO most-favored nation terms relative to the 27 EU members and the rest of the world, including the United States, and also major emerging markets like India and Iran. Brexit was the nearly inevitable result of failed political leadership, failed in the sense of making the case -- and the case exists -- that EU membership benefits the UK beyond financial elites in the city of London."
Bhala can discuss Brexit, the UK voting to leave the EU, economic ramifications for all concerned nations, as well as the effects on American markets. He is the author of "Modern GATT Law," "International Trade Law: An Interdisciplinary, Non-Western Textbook" and dozens of journal articles on international trade law.
Contact: Mike Krings, [email protected]

The Financial Cost of Cancer for Young Adults
Samantha Watson
Founder/CEO
The Samfund
"What seems like an unimaginable event -- getting diagnosed with cancer as a young person -- actually happens 10 times an hour, every hour, all year in this country. Getting that kind of news, whether it's hitting you or a friend, should be something we all prepare for. The odds are higher than we think that someone we know will be diagnosed with cancer, and the consequences are more wide-ranging than most can fathom."
The Samfund was founded in 2003 by Watson, a two-time young adult cancer survivor. It is the first and largest nonprofit organization in the United States to focus solely on addressing the financial implications of a cancer diagnosis on young adults and provide direct support to individuals, regardless of where they live or their specific cancer diagnosis. Watson is available to discuss financial toxicity as a side effect of cancer treatment; costs of cancer and the effects on young adult cancer survivors; and financial resources for young adult cancer survivors. She is based in Boston.
Abstract: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cam4.657/abstract
Website: http://www.thesamfund.org
Contact: Michele Bennett, [email protected]

Don't Worry, Parents: When It Comes to Finances, Your Adult Kids Have Your Back
John Sweeney
EVP, Retirement and Investing Strategies
Fidelity Investments
"Whether it's estate planning, long-term care or handling the finances, there's no such thing as over-communicating. As parents approaching retirement age embark on the next chapter of their lives, open conversations about finances can help clear up any misunderstandings and align the expectations of both parents and their kids."
Sweeney can speak to Fidelity's Family & Finance study (to be released June 28), which reveals the disconnect between parents and children on the roles and responsibilities adult kids will have as parents grow older and enter into retirement. He can also discuss the importance of having family conversations before unexpected emergency situations arise.
Contact: Alexis Ganz, [email protected]

Is Brazil Digitally Prepared for the Olympics?
David Jones
Digital Performance Expert
Dynatrace
"Global events like the Olympics draw an increased amount of traffic to web and mobile sites, which impacts the speed and availability of all the news and other content sites in both the lead up to and during the games. With only days to go before the games, companies who prepare in advance will yield the best results from a digital standpoint. As more companies embrace digital performance strategies, it allows them to deliver exceptional end-user experiences and anticipate for some of the busiest times of the year."
Jones is a digital performance expert and has been with Dynatrace for 10 years. He has close to 20 years' experience working with web technologies at organizations such as S1 Corp (Atlanta), Broadvision (Bay Area), Interleaf/Texcel (Waltham), i4i (Toronto) an d SoftQuad (Toronto). He is an expert in user experience management; mobile and web performance; real user monitoring and synthetic monitoring/testing. Jones is available to discuss website and mobile performance surrounding the 2016 Olympics, as Dynatrace will be monitoring the website and mobile performance of the major advertisers, broadcasters and partners of the Olympics.
Blog: http://bit.ly/28SzpRc
Website: http://www.dynatrace.com/en/
Contact: Angela Smith, [email protected]

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