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Devin Ekberg

Senior Consultant, Advisor Education

Mr. Ekberg is a senior vice president and senior consultant in advisor education at PIMCO. He provides training to financial professionals on advanced wealth planning topics, including retirement strategies, alternative investments, and goals-based wealth management. Prior to joining PIMCO in 2021, Mr. Ekberg was chief learning officer and managing director of professional development for the Investments & Wealth Institute (IWI), where he led the advisor education programs for advanced credentials in the financial industry. During his tenure at IWI, he oversaw the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) certification education at the University of Chicago, and led the acquisition and development of the Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) certification. He has 20 years of investment and financial services experience and holds a master's degree from Creighton University. He is a CFA charterholder and holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) and CPWA designations.

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Economic and Market Commentary

Practice Makes Perfect: Unlocking Tax Alpha in 2026

In the midst of ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, we take a moment to turn our minds to a topic that affects us all and waits for nobody: taxes. To prepare you for 2026 and beyond, Devin Ekberg joins Greg Hall to discuss tax changes from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and potential pitfalls to avoid. Between deep dives on SALT deduction phaseouts and the potential stackable tax benefits of muni and real estate investments, Devin finds a way to compare tax planning to Van Halen and Brown M&Ms.

Economic and Market Commentary

Unlocking Tax Alpha in 2026: Municipal Bond Planning Opportunities

Tax rules are changing – and after-tax outcomes matter more than ever. Watch as Devin Ekberg dives into how thoughtful active muni positioning may help your clients keep more of what they earn.