Market research

Osaic's Research team, led by Phil Blancato, Chief Market Strategist at Osaic and Chief Executive Officer at Ladenburg Asset Management, is pleased to offer the following ongoing resources for you and your clients.

Questions? Contact research@osaic.com or call 800-995-5267.

Market commentary for Financial Professionals

Monthly market call
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Most recent market call
January 2026

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Monthly commentary
December 2025

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2025 Performance Lookback
January 2026

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Free advisor managed program models available on WMP

Osaic Research Guidance Models
The Osaic Research Guidance Models are risk-based investment models which have been designed using research and insight of the Osaic Research Team, led by Chief Market Strategist, Phil Blancato. These five models use mutual funds to serve client profiles ranging from conservative to aggressive and mirror the Ladenburg mutual fund managed portfolios. These models are available to use at no charge in the Advisor Managed Program through WMP.

Current Guidance Models

As of December 31, 2025

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Changes to Guidance Models

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Osaic Research Allocation Models
The Osaic Research Allocation portfolios are risk-based investment models which have been designed using research and insight of the Osaic Research Team, led by Chief Market Strategist, Phil Blancato. These five models offer guidance applicable to client profiles ranging from conservative to aggressive and allow advisors to implement the funds of their choice from the top-rated mutual funds and ETF lists. These models are available for use at no charge in the Advisor Managed Program through WMP.

Current Allocation Models

As of December 31, 2025

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Changes to Allocation Models

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Top-rated funds lists

The Top Rated List feature funds which are selected based on a proprietary scoring and selection methodology representing Morningstar asset class categories. This process is designed to help you narrow the wide universe of fund options to a smaller, more manageable, and high-quality selection.

Top Rated Mutual Funds List

As of December 31, 2025

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Top Rated ETFs List

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Top Rated Lists Fund Selection Screening Criteria

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Research investment themes

2026 Investment Themes

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2025 Investment Themes Scorecard

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January spotlight funds

ETF of the Month
First Trust Small Cap Growth
AlphaDEX® ETF (FYC)

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Mutual Fund of the Month
Janus Henderson Overseas Fund
(JIGFX)

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Mutual Fund of the Month
Lord Abbett Core Plus Bond Fund
(LAPIX)

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