Core Insights - The concept of investing for reliable and sustainable retirement income is facing increasing challenges due to two significant headwinds [1] Group 1: Investment Challenges - The execution of tangible and durable retirement income investments is becoming more problematic [1] Group 2: Professional Background - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, assisting top-tier corporates in shaping financial strategies and executing large-scale financings [2] - He has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance the liquidity of pan-Baltic capital markets [2] - His policy-level work includes developing national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks for channeling private capital into affordable housing [2] - Berzins holds a CFA Charter and an ESG investing certificate, and has interned at the Chicago Board of Trade [2] - He is actively involved in thought-leadership activities to support the development of pan-Baltic capital markets [2]

Group 1 - Retirement income investments should feature above-average valuations to ensure defense, cash flow sustainability, and long-term inflation protection [1] - Roberts Berzins has over a decade of experience in financial management, focusing on corporate financial strategies and large-scale financings [1] - Berzins has contributed to institutionalizing the REIT framework in Latvia to enhance liquidity in pan-Baltic capital markets [1] Group 2 - Berzins has developed national SOE financing guidelines and frameworks to channel private capital into affordable housing [1] - He holds a CFA Charter and an ESG investing certificate, and has experience with the Chicago Board of Trade [1] - Berzins is actively involved in thought-leadership activities to support the development of pan-Baltic capital markets [1]