Mary Ellen Stanek, CFA, Chief Investment Officer at Baird Advisors and President of Baird Funds, joined CFA Society Chicago for breakfast on October 14, 2021, to discuss her perspectives on the evolution of investing, the fixed income markets, and her expectations for what the future may bring. She shared her thoughts on the growth of private debt markets and her outlook for the Fed and monetary policy. Marie Winters, CFA, CAIA, is a Senior Vice President for Northern Trust Asset Management, moderated the discussion.