“What, me worry?” …Alfred E. Neuman
2025 was another strong year for our accounts, marking three consecutive years of favorable returns. Wouldn’t it be great if we could …
The Balancing Act between Inflation & Employment…brought to you by Jerome Powell
The current federal government shutdown has made headlines, but markets have reacted with a notable degree of calm—and for good reason. Historically, …
2025 Stock Market: It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma —Winston Churchill
The second quarter brought a sharp market drop followed by an unusually fast rebound to record highs. This kind of sudden movement …
The Times They Are A-Changin’ — Bob Dylan
As the reality of the Trump administration continues to take shape, markets are grappling with the uncertainty surrounding what comes next. The …
“Go ahead, you can get excited about the future. The past won’t mind.” — Hillary DePiano
The initial stock market optimism following the U.S. presidential election has quickly dissipated, overshadowed by the realization that there are no concrete …
Staying Focused and Grounded to Keep You Moving Forward
The U.S. Economy seems to be in good shape. Inflation has subsided from the highs of last year. Third quarter growth is …
Vacation at the Beach or Summertime Blues?
As we reflect on the first half of 2024, the broad market averages have shown promising returns. However, beneath the surface, there …
Steady as She Goes
The markets have been on a roll for the past 5 months. It hasn’t just been the U.S. markets, either. The European …
Three Cheers for 2023!
Wow! November and December were great months in the stock market. After a painful August through October, the markets rallied mightily to …
Rising Rates Causing Pain Across All Asset Classes
The Federal Reserve continues to keep short-term interest rates high. This has helped to bring inflation down from the highs seen last …