Andrew and Tom discussed the importance of asset allocation in managing investment portfolios, emphasizing the need for balancing risk and reward based on individual financial goals and risk tolerance. We also also explored the concept of a "mosaic" approach to analyzing portfolios, considering various factors such as economic growth, inflation, interest rates, policy, and sentiment. 3 E's - Earnings, Election and Economics.... Our conversation also covered the current state of the economy, the stock market, and the potential impact of the Federal Reserve's actions on interest rates and housing affordability. Guest: Tom Nelson, Franklin Templeton Funds  NEW! DOWNLOAD THE SHOW NOTES Tom Nelson is a senior vice president and head of asset allocation portfolio management for Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions. He is a member of the Investment Strategy & Research Committee. He is a portfolio manager of a number of funds offered for sale in various jurisdictions. He is lead portfolio manager of the Franklin NextStep Fund series, the Franklin VolSmart Allocation VIP Fund and numerous model portfolio programs. He is portfolio manager of Franklin LifeSmart Retirement Target Funds, the Franklin Fund Allocator Series available in the United States and several custom institutional portfolio mandates. Mr. Nelson joined Franklin Templeton in 2007 and co-founded the firm's quantitative research services group upon joining the company. He moved to Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions in 2009. Prior to working at Franklin Templeton, Mr. Nelson worked for Bloomberg LP from 1991 to 2007, where he was most recently manager of the Americas market specialist teams. Mr. Nelson holds a B.S. in accounting from the University of Delaware. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) charterholder. He is a member of the CFA Institute, the New York Society of Security Analysts and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association. Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Looking to invest in The Disciplined Investor Managed Growth Strategy? Click HERE for the virtual tour. Stocks Mentioned in the Episode: (GLD), (MSFT), (AAPL), (OIL), (NVDA) Follow @andrewhorowitz