2020 Outlook: Why MLPs and Energy Infrastructure Belong in Your Portfolio – SS&C ALPS Advisors and Alerian – 1.15.20

Summary:

Now On Demand.

The outlook for energy infrastructure remains constructive given growing US energy production and exports, as well as company-level improvements such as stronger distribution profiles and reduced leverage. Valuations for the space are attractive, and yields are above historical averages despite financially stronger companies.

Join this upcoming educational webcast to learn more about the outlook for MLPs and energy infrastructure and why now may be an opportune time to invest.

Please join SS&C ALPS Advisors and Alerian for this informational webcast as we discuss the following:

• The outlook for 2020, including potential catalysts
• Stronger company positioning, including distribution coverage and reduced leverage
• Compelling valuations and a greater emphasis on free cash flow generation
• Fund updates on the Alerian MLP ETF (Ticker: AMLP) and the Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (Ticker: ENFR)

Speakers:

Stacey Morris is the Director of Research at Alerian, which equips investors to make informed decisions about energy infrastructure and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Ms. Morris engages with the investment community to increase awareness of the Alerian Index Series and support broader understanding of the role that midstream assets play in North American energy markets. Ms. Morris was previously the Investor Relations Manager for Alon USA Energy, overseeing investor communications for the corporation and its variable distribution MLP, Alon USA Partners. Prior to Alon, she covered the integrated majors and refiners at Raymond James as a Senior Associate in the firm’s Equity Research Division. Ms. Morris graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Stetson University and is a CFA charterholder.

Laton Spahr, CFA, currently serves as President of ALPS Advisors, Inc. Previously, Mr. Spahr served as Portfolio Manager of Oppenheimer Dividend Opportunity Fund, Oppenheimer Small- & Mid-Cap Value Fund and Oppenheimer Value Fund at OppenheimerFunds. Prior to joining OppenheimerFunds, Mr. Spahr was a senior portfolio manager at Columbia Management Investment Advisors, where he managed value and income strategies across institutional and retail investment channels. During his 12-year tenure at Columbia, he also conducted equity risk management, analyzed and traded derivatives, and structured products, and was a technology analyst. Previously, Mr. Spahr was an equity analyst at Holland Capital Management, a research intern at Friess Associates and a commercial loan officer at Jackson State Bank. Mr. Spahr holds a B.S. in finance with a minor in accounting from the University of Wyoming, and an M.S. in finance, investments and banking as part of the Applied Security Analysis Program at the University of Wisconsin. He is a CFA charterholder.