Phillip Nelson leads NEPC’s asset allocation research and is responsible for the firm’s macroeconomic outlook, dynamic asset class views, and capital market assumptions. Nelson’ responsibilities also include maintaining and developing asset allocation models and frameworks used broadly by NEPC clients when constructing a strategic asset allocation for their portfolio. Nelson joined NEPC in 2011 having been in the investment industry since 2002. Phillip received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of California Irvine. He also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.