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Matthew Benkendorf

Senior Advisor

29 years investment experience

26 years with Vontobel

Fort Lauderdale

Vontobel Asset Management Inc.

200 E Broward Boulevard

Suite 2030

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

United States of America

Matthew Benkendorf joined Vontobel in 1999 and currently serves as portfolio advisor to the Quality Growth boutique. From March 2016 to June 2025, he was Chief Investment Officer Quality Growth. As the co-architect of the investment philosophy and style that define Quality Growth, he was instrumental in developing its investment approach. Over his 25+ years with the firm, he has held several roles, including Portfolio Manager, Research Analyst, and Trader.

Matthew received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Denver in Colorado.

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Dec 01 2021 Outlook

Risks Hiding in Plain Sight: Quality Growth 2022 Global Equity Outlook

Market sentiment reflects growth that will continue at past levels, yet economies and businesses globally are facing stiff headwinds – high government debt, rising inflation, and supply chain bottlenecks. As markets shrug off risks, expect volatility and a divergence in company performance in 2022.

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Nov 30 2021 Market Update

Multiple compression is the biggest risk to the overall market

The latest plot twist of the pandemic may have spooked markets in recent days, but the underlying sentiment is still one of worrying exuberance and investors are overlooking businesses in the consumer staples, health care and discretionary sectors that are still in the process of normalizing.

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Oct 14 2021 Viewpoint

4 Key Trends in Emerging Markets and Companies that May Benefit

Local know-how goes a long way in emerging markets (EM). Regional e-commerce and consumer companies are increasing market share by adapting to local preferences. Some quality companies are benefiting from this and other EM trends, such as expanding demographics in the online gaming market and rising barriers to entry in semiconductors.

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Apr 26 2021 Market Update

100 days Biden: Economic recovery and growth now have to be the market’s tailwind

While higher interest and inflation rates may more predominantly impact owners of long-duration assets in a variety of ways, they are also simply a positive signal of strong economic growth, which is a good thing. They also should enable for a more generally healthy pricing environment for risk assets. Higher interest rates are not necessarily something terrible to be only feared.

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Jan 20 2021 Market Update

A change in administration in the US typically has little impact on long-term market returns

The market craves stability and transparency. As an efficient auction mechanism, it relies on visibility to price stocks and economic activity. Typically, the market—and people in general—do not like change, but this time, as we stand at the precipice of a tremendous change, what we are seeing is actually a potential return to real stability, normality and transparency.

Quality Growth Boutique

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Nov 30 2020 Outlook

Promising Prospects for 2021 – Quality Growth Global Equity Outlook

Where can investors find opportunities? Where are the pockets of risk to avoid? Our portfolio managers explore consumer behavior in the tech and consumer staples sectors, and growth in emerging markets. We expect investor focus to shift from virus-induced disruptions to the pace of economic healing and we remain confident about market prospects ahead.