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Meet Our Newest Team Member!
Meet our newest team member! We are excited to introduce you to Hunter Rich, Associate Wealth Planner. Hunter joined our practice in September 2023 and has been busy learning the ropes ever since. Hunter will join Laura, Christian, and me working collaboratively as...
Christian’s Q1 Market Commentary
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, it was common for apartments in New York City to be built with the bedrooms on top of each other. If you were the downstairs neighbor, you had the daily experience of hearing your upstairs neighbor’s shoe hit the floor,...
What year featured an identical calendar year to 2024? A. 1924 B. 1948 C. 1996 Continue reading to the end to find out the answer! 2024, like any New Year’s Day after a great New Year’s Eve Party, is off to a rather sobering start. The last two weeks of 2023 saw...
Empower Future Generations with Financial Wisdom… Download Our Exclusive Whitepaper Today!
Get the conversation started and foster financial education in your family with our latest resource: "Nurturing Financially Savvy Generations: A Guide for Teaching Children and Grandchildren Financial Literacy from Preschool to High School.” Use this comprehensive...
Exciting News!
Exciting News! I am pleased to share that Christian recently achieved a remarkable milestone: He passed the CFA exam and is now a CFA charterholder! The CFA designation is the highest standard of professional excellence in the investment management profession and one...
Christian’s Q4 Market Commentary & Webinar Replay
“It’s snowing still,” said Eeyore gloomily. “And freezing… however,” he said, brightening up a little, “we haven’t had an earthquake lately.” A.A. Milne humorously captures what I believe to be the current prevailing view of the economy as well as financial markets....
4 Things You Need to Know During Medicare Open Enrollment
It is that time of year. The kids and grandkids are back in school, the pumpkin is spiced, and your festive neighbors across the street are taking out their Halloween decorations. All of this can mean only one thing: It is Medicare Open Enrollment season, so mark your...
Prepare for Tomorrow: The Essentials of Long-Term Care
Ignorance isn’t bliss when it comes to long-term care. As Americans live longer, it is becoming more and more likely that you or someone you love is going to need it. But are you prepared? According to longtermcare.gov, nearly 70% of Americans over the age of 65 will...
Is your coverage aligned with your needs?
Life insurance. At times, it can feel like one of those collectibles stashed in your attic. You believe you have it. You purchased it (but you might not remember when, why, or from who.) But its exact whereabouts – and its precise value – are a bit of a mystery. Well...
Patience, Paradise, and Market Moves
Axl Rose told us that all we need is just a little patience, but when it comes to investing and the markets, most of us would just prefer a little Paradise City (because the grass is always green there.) Markets weren’t waiting so patiently for a few things last week....
Q & A with Christian: US Debt Downgraded by Fitch
Who is Fitch? Fitch Ratings is one of the “Big Three” international credit rating agencies, the other two being Moody’s and Standard & Poor’s. These agencies assign ratings to the debt of countries, companies, municipalities, etc. that indicate overall...
Christian’s Q3 Market Commentary
Do you remember where you were when the clock struck midnight signaling the end of the 20th century and start of the 21st? Perhaps, like some of us, you were glued to the TV anxiously wondering if the new millennium would bring some insanity – minor computer errors or...
Tips on Important Documents
ICE, ICE Checklist: With a simple checklist and proactive planning, you can keep your cool in case of an emergency. ICE is not just for cooling your beverage in the summer. ICE number, or In Case of Emergency, is typically known for that designated contact in your...
Getting to Know You : The “Little” Things Matter
As your dedicated financial advisory team, it’s always a pleasure to assist you throughout your financial journey. Our conversations often revolve around happy memories, significant milestones, or challenging events, ensuring we address your financial needs during...
Anticipating the unforeseen: Central banks, inflation, and market dynamics
The road ahead may be more eventful than originally anticipated. The action and commentary last week indicate the inflationary struggle between central banks and supply/demand imbalances in the global economy may be more drawn out than originally hoped for coming into...
Market Behavior and Upcoming Economic Indicators
Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right. Here I am, stuck in the middle with you. Remember, the popular hit "Stuck in the Middle with You" by the band Stealers Wheel back in 1972? The events of last week felt oddly reminiscent of that song. The divergence in...
Longevity Planning: Your Roadmap to a Life of Purpose
Remember that feeling of love and care you had for your first car? You meticulously washed it, pampered it, and gave it the attention it deserved. After all, you knew that neglecting regular oil changes and maintenance would drastically shorten its lifespan. But let's...
A Tale of Two Tapes
We all recall the famous opening line from Charles Dickens' novel "A Tale of Two Cities": "It was the best of times; it was the worst of times." In "A Tale of Two Tapes" we’ll dive deeper into the market dynamics, economic resilience, and upcoming employment data that...
Sandwich Generation: Are you Stuck in the Middle?
Take a quick quiz to assess your financial readiness as you care (or prepare to care) for multiple generations. Have you ever felt stuck… in the middle? No, I’m not talking about that hit song from 1972 by Stealer’s Wheel. I’m talking about the growing group of...
Christian Bryant with Steve Kolano Webinar – April 2023
https://youtu.be/YS1Wf99QEUs Economic and Market Outlook Discussion- Presented by Stephen Kolano, CFA With inflation and interest rates at historic highs, and increased chatter about a potential recession on the horizon… What does it all mean for you, your family, and...
