Bet on Change: Impact of the 2024 election on policy

Join us for lunch and fireside chat on Bet on Change: Impact of the 2024 Election on Policy with Jason Cole, FS Investments and Mac Muirhead, CFA, Fairport Wealth
March 12, 2025
12pm to 1:30pm
The Union Club, 1211 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland

Voters ushered in a new Republican majority in November. But what can investors expect when it comes to issues important to investors like regulation, tax and trade policy? One thing is for certain: You can bet on change. Join Jason Cole, Head of Public Policy at FS Investments and Mac Muirhead , CFA, Portfolio Manager at Fairport Wealth for a fireside chat about what to expect out of Washington in 2025.

Sponsored by FS Investments

Jason Cole serves as a Senior Vice President and Head of Public Policy at FS Investments where he leads the firm’s public policy and government affairs efforts at the federal, state and local levels.

Mr. Cole brings extensive experience in public policy development and advocacy, strategic communications, media relations, and political, issue and brand campaigns. Prior to joining the firm, he served as Senior Vice President for External Relations at CBC companies. Previously, he served as Associate Vice President of University Relations at Cornell University, Head of Federal Government Relations at MetLife and Executive Director, U.S. Office of Public Policy at UBS. Mr. Cole also served over a decade in the U.S. House of Representatives, first as a legislative director and later as a chief of staff.

He received a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and political science from Kansas State University and a master’s degree in public administration from Syracuse University.

Mac Muirhead

Christopher “Mac” Muirhead is an experienced portfolio manager and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He manages investment portfolios for high-net-worth individuals, non-profits, trusts and foundations.
With roots dating back to 1963, Fairport Wealth is a team of advisors that INSPIRES FAMILIES by providing comprehensive wealth management solutions. Our team of credentialed professionals have experience in guiding corporate executives, business owners and women of wealth. We help our clients with life's transitions including succession, retirement and liquidity planning, marital/partnership changes or loss of a spouse. Our clients value our professional, yet approachable style. More information at www.FairportWealth.com.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Union Club, 1211 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, United States