February Cocktails and Dinner
Economic Outlook 2026 - "Three Years and Counting: Still Gas in the Tank"
- Some confusing economic signals, but underlying strength.
- Continued market broadening – beyond the Mag 7.
- AI provides both obstacles and opportunity
With Special Guest speaker: Malcolm Polley, CFT, Director orf Strategic Market Analysis
Malcolm Polley Joined Stratos Investment Management in January of 2024, bringing over 30 years of industry experience. He acts as Director of Strategic Market Analysis and curates a range of market commentaries. In February of 2024, he also formed Barnwood Capital to provide financial planning and asset management services in Western Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Stratos, Malcolm led the effort to form Stewart Capital Advisors, LLC, and SEC registered investment advisory subsidiary of S&T Bank. He acted as President and Chief Investment Officer for 18 years. Malcolm began his career in 1987 on Black Monday; and he has held leadership positions with many financial services organizations including S&T Wealth Management, Marquette Trust Company, Marquette Advisor Services, and West Bank. He received a BBA in Finance from Iowa State University. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst ® designation and is a member and past president of the CFA® Society of Pittsburgh. Malcolm has served as adjunct faculty at the Eberly College of Business and Technology at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Malcolm often presents to client, community, and industry groups; and he has been a frequent guest on various financial and investment programs including Squawk Box, Squawk on the Street, Power Lunch, Closing Bell, Fox Business, Bloomberg TV and Bloomberg Radio. One of those appearances is quoted by Andrw Ross Sorkin in his bestselling book, Too Big to Fail.
