About Christopher

Christopher Shipley is chief investment strategist for North America, responsible for the strategic and tactical asset allocation policy for our institutional and wealth management clients. Chris chairs the Northern Trust Tactical Asset Allocation Committee and is a voting member of the Investment Policy Committee.

Previously at Northern Trust, Chris was head of fundamental equities, director of equity research, and lead analyst in the financial services sector. Prior to joining Northern Trust in 2000, he was an investment associate in the equity investments division at Allstate Insurance Company in Northbrook, Illinois.

Chris earned an MBA from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelor’s degree in finance from Northern Illinois University.

Driven by purpose, guided by humility.

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Global Tactical Asset Allocation Fund

The Fund seeks both capital appreciation and current income by investing in global companies and adjusting the asset allocation model based on evolving investment views amid changing market conditions.

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Please carefully read the prospectus and summary prospectus and consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of Northern Funds carefully before investing. Call 800-595-9111 to obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other information about the funds. You can also visit the fund page Global Tactical Asset Allocation (BBALX) for more information.

Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

Not FDIC insured | May lose value | No bank guarantee