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Michelle Walker
Managing Director
Chief Investment Officer
CFA®
michelle.walker@mossadams.com
(206) 302-6462
My Profile

Industry Expertise

Private Clients

Practice Focus

Investments

Biography

Michelle has worked in the financial services industry since 1993 and is experienced in multi-asset class allocation, portfolio construction, and macroeconomic analysis, as well as traditional and alternative manager due diligence.

As chief investment officer, Michelle leads our Investment Research and Portfolio Management (IRPM) team and the Investment Committee (IC). She is primarily responsible for aligning investment research and analysis in order to serve the needs of our clients. This includes providing perspectives and analysis on specific asset classes, manager strategies, news related to the investment marketplace, and regulatory issues to the IC.

Michelle is a CFA® charterholder.

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, CFA Society of Seattle

Education

  • BA, business administration, accounting and business, University of Washington (cum laude)

Insights from Michelle Walker

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Q2 2025 Investing Insights: Macro and Markets
Explore key considerations for investors and navigate the year ahead with data-driven insights and strategies.
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Q1 Market Review: New S&P 500 Highs Evaporate in the Face of Trade Uncertainty
Navigate market uncertainty with insights into the economy, inflation, and potential tariff impacts.
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Q1 2025 Investing Insights: Macro and Markets
Get answers to questions related to market-shaping events of 2024 and look ahead to what’s expected in early 2025.
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Q4 Market Review and 2025 Outlook
View the latest insights on markets and economic trends to help inform your investment strategy. Learn more.
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Q4 2024 Investing Insights: Macro and Markets
Get the guidance you need to navigate the upcoming market shifts and have your investment strategies in place.
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Q3 Market Review and Outlook: S&P 500 Reaches New Highs Despite Volatility
Review market and economic insights after a tumultuous Q3 and what these could mean for investors.
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Q3 2024 Investing Insights: Macro and Markets
Make the most of the current economic environment: explore potential opportunities, understand trends, and more.
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Q2 Market Review and Outlook: S&P 500 New Highs, but Breadth Narrows
Our quarterly look at key market trends, along with insights worth considering for your investment portfolio today.
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Investing Insights: Macro and Markets
Explore investment considerations in the current environment and get answers to top investor questions.
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Economic Update for Q1 2024: Stocks Surge Even as Progress on Inflation Stalls
Explore the top trends driving markets so far this year, and why we see opportunity ahead for investors.
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What to Know About Private Investments
Investing in private equity, private credit, and real assets can diversify a portfolio but come with potential risks you should know
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Q4 2023 Market Review and 2024 Outlook: Market Rally Sparked by Fed Pivot
After a strong 2023 year-end rally, we’re optimistic about 2024. Learn more.
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Investing Insights: Macro and Markets
Explore key topics impacting investors, major market events of 2023, and the economic landscape looking into 2024.
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A Diversified Portfolio Can Help Weather Geopolitical Market Volatility
Markets are down as conflict brews in Ukraine, but the economy continues to expand and maintaining a diverse portfolio is key.
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ESG Investing: Why Sustainable Investment Strategies Are on the Rise
Concerned about the effects of your investments? Learn benefits of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing.
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3 Steps to Combat Volatile Building Material Prices and Supply Chain Shortages
Discover the market forces driving up building materials costs—and steps your company can take to navigate them.
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Government Entities: Economic Outlook and Industry Update
Learn about the current state of the economy and how the American Rescue Plan is helping provide COVID-19 relief initiatives.
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2021 Economic Outlook and Implications for Business Owners and Executives
Learn from industry professionals about historical market trends, the importance of portfolio diversification, and more.
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What to Expect from a Biden Administration and Its Tax Proposals
Review President-elect Joe Biden’s tax proposals and what they could mean for you and your business.
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Q&A for Investors: COVID-19 and State of the Economy
Gain insight into the current state of the economy—including COVID-19’s impacts and potential future implications.
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Weather COVID-19 Market Volatility: Investments, Finances, and Tax Planning
Learn investment, financial, and tax-planning strategies you can employ now to plan for the future.
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Federal Reserve Cuts Funds Rate Due to Coronavirus Uncertainty
The funds rate was cut by 50 basis points on March 3, 2020, in response to evolving risks to economic activity.
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