As financial scams become more sophisticated and believable, it is increasingly important to educate yourself and protect your finances. Have you ever received a suspicious email, text, or phone call […]
First Republic Bank – “It WAS a Privilege to Serve You”
An analysis of the bank’s collapse, the implications for its clients, the ongoing risks to other banks, and the broader market and economic implications. Early on the morning of May […]
Now What?
In 2022, equity markets faced a major dilemma. Inflation had launched from core CPI of barely 1% to a level quickly approaching 7%. The economy was growing at a fast […]
Fixed Income and Credit: Never a Dull Moment at the End of a Cycle
After a forgettable 2022, a year that accomplished the worst 12-month performance on record, U.S. Fixed Income markets were set to return to something of a more placid environment in […]
Déjà Vu All Over Again
It has been a while since investors have had to review the rules around FDIC and SIPC insurance, but that is not because of an absence of bank failures, but […]
The Banking Crisis: The Impact Beyond the Initial Failures
The recent banking crisis, starting with Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse in early March, could have widespread impacts on the markets and economy. The Federal Reserve’s efforts to combat inflation through […]
A Crisis of Confidence
The banking sector has been engulfed by a crisis of confidence. In just a few weeks, numerous events have shaken the market and banking industry. These include the failures of […]
Known Unknowns
There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns… “There are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We […]
Overlooked but Not Forgotten
Less conventional asset classes including Real Estate, Natural Resources and Alternatives helped insulate our portfolios in an incredibly challenging market environment last year. By most measures, 2022 was a challenging […]
Credit Markets: 2022 Marks Worst Year for Bonds in History
Aggressive interest rate hikes led to unprecedented losses in the bond market. Amidst continued aggressive monetary tightening by the Federal Reserve, the U.S. bondmarket notched its worst year on record […]










