"New highs are almost always good news; it's just the last one that is not." - Greg Morris “A bull market is a bull. It tries to throw off its riders.” - Richard Russell March was another great month for investors. Unlike 2023, when equity returns were dominated by a small number of the largest … Read More
Six Principles of Financial Health for Young Professionals
Considering that a quarter of Generation Z already plans to retire by age 55, reaching financial freedom is likely at top-of-mind for even the youngest members of the workforce. Every week we talk to clients who have similar financial goals. Some aim to quit the workforce and live off of passive … Read More
Monthly Stock Market Review – March 2023
"Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts." -- Winston Churchill After a hard month for investors in February the stock market indices we follow were mixed. The large cap US indexes and the overseas indices posted solid gains while small and mid-cap … Read More
What Is Your Risk Tolerance If the Market Turns Down?
Recently, the markets seem to just keep going up in value. As of late December, the S&P 500 is up over 25% in 2019 (1) as equity markets enjoy their best year since 2013 (2). But, don’t let this give you false optimism about the future. With every investment: you must be prepared for some kind … Read More
The Asset Allocation Dilemma
Asset allocation, in basic terms, is the division of investment assets among numerous asset classes. At its simplest, one would divide their investment dollars among stocks, bonds and cash, with the percentage allocated to each determined by the individual’s time horizon and risk tolerance. The … Read More