On Thursday, September 07, 2023, Kurt Spieler, chief investment officer for FNBO presented information about current market conditions, reviewed the impact these conditions have made on the Foundation’s investment pools, and provided an exert outlook at what may be on the horizon.

About Kurt Spieler
Kurt joined First National Bank in 2005 and has over 30 years of experience in portfolio management. He is responsible for developing and implementing investment strategies for the Wealth Management division at First National Bank. This includes leading the Asset Allocation, Equity, Fixed Income and Manager Research committees. In addition, Kurt manages investment portfolios for high net worth and institutional clients. Previously, Kurt was the head of international equities for Principal Global Investors, as well as president of his own asset management firm.

Kurt is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst^® (CFA^®) designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Colorado. Kurt earned his Bachelor’s degree from Iowa State University and his Master’s degree from Drake University.