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Effective Strategies to Protect Your Finances in a Growing Age of Scams and Fraud

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 […]

July 6, 2023 | Financial Planning |

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 […]

May 1, 2023 | Economics |

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 […]

April 15, 2023 | Investment Commentary |

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 […]

April 15, 2023 | Fixed Income |

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 […]

April 15, 2023 | Financial Planning |

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 […]

April 15, 2023 | Investment Commentary |

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 […]

March 27, 2023 | Investment Commentary |

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 […]

January 16, 2023 | Economics , Investment Commentary |

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 […]

January 15, 2023 | Fixed Income |

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Authors

  • Aaron Szager, CFP
  • Alexandra Sandberg, CFP®, ChFC®, ECA
  • Ben Viemeister, CFA
  • Charles Osborne
  • Chuck Else
  • Dan Haut, CFA, CFP®, CIMA®
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  • Jim Baer
  • Justin McNichols, CFA
  • Karen McMillan, CFP®
  • Tom Piro, CFP®, Enrolled Agent
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