Torin’s Approach
Torin E. Kasper
MS
Investment Strategist
Overview
Torin Kasper serves as an investment strategist in our Rockford, Illinois, headquarters. She supports advisors and clients by developing investment strategies, partnering with the senior Investment Strategists, and providing investment guidance for complex client situations.
Torin earned a bachelor’s degree in finance and a Master of Science (MS) in finance from Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, where she served as a senior analyst for the NIU investment portfolio and worked as a graduate research assistant in the Department of Finance. Her academic and hands-on experience provide a strong foundation for her role in investment research.
When she’s not following financial markets, Torin enjoys sewing, cheering on Chicago sports teams (especially the Bears), and spending time with family and friends.
Education
- Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Finance
Master of Science (MS) in Finance
Insights & Perspectives
Thought leadership on wealth management, tax strategy, and financial planning.
Quality vs. Value: Two Disciplines, One Stronger Portfolio
Quality and value investing share fundamentals but reward different traits. Together, they can help diversify portfolios across markets.
Government Shutdown Begins: What It Means for Markets and the Economy
Markets face uncertainty as the U.S. government shuts down. See what it means for your portfolio and why…
Fed Pauses Rate Hikes Again – What’s Happened and What’s Next?
If you've been following the Fed this year, it's been like a rollercoaster with interest rates rising four…
The Fed Ends the Pause and Raises Interest Rates Again
The Federal Open Market Committee concluded its July meeting and announced a 0.25% rate hike. This sets the…
All Insights by Torin E. Kasper
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Quality vs. Value: Two Disciplines, One Stronger Portfolio
Quality and value investing share fundamentals but reward different traits. Together, they can help diversify portfolios across markets.
Government Shutdown Begins: What It Means for Markets and the Economy
Markets face uncertainty as the U.S. government shuts down. See what it means for your portfolio and why…
Fed Pauses Rate Hikes Again – What’s Happened and What’s Next?
If you've been following the Fed this year, it's been like a rollercoaster with interest rates rising four…
The Fed Ends the Pause and Raises Interest Rates Again
The Federal Open Market Committee concluded its July meeting and announced a 0.25% rate hike. This sets the…
The Fed Hits the Brakes: Understanding the Pause on Interest Rate Increases
The U.S. Central Bank’s Federal Open Market Committee elected to skip a rate hike at its meeting this…
Another Increase in Interest Rates: Will It Be the Last?
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) wrapped up its most recent meeting on May 3, 2023, with an…
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