Tom Jalics is the Chief Market Strategist at Fifth Third Bank where he is responsible for leading the Investment Management Group’s asset allocation process, both strategic and tactical, which informs the management of the ~$29 billion in assets under management (AUM) at the bank. He provides internal and external communication on the economy and the markets, making public speaking and media appearances on behalf of the bank. Additionally, Tom is a discretionary investment portfolio manager focusing on high net worth clients. Prior to his current role, Tom was Director of Asset Allocation at the firm.

With over 20 years of industry experience, Tom has been a sought-after industry expert and commentator having been quoted in the media including The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business News,
The Economist, and Reuters. Tom has also appeared on television and radio including Bloomberg (Television, Radio, and Business News), CNBC, and CBS Radio Chicago.

Tom earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Economics from Miami University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He has earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) professional designation.