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2023: The Year of Inflections

Entering 2023, the consensus outlook was bearish for most asset classes. Inflation would remain stubbornly high. Interest rates would continue to rise and remain higher for much longer. Corporate earnings […]

January 12, 2024 | Global Equities , Economics |

U.S. Equities Are Expensive…(?)

U.S. equities bears have been out in full force during the first nine months of 2023. The most common bearish thesis over the summer sounded something like this: The Federal […]

October 16, 2023 | Global Equities |

An Alternative Approach

For many investors, whenever the topic of alternative investments is brought up, their eyes gloss over as they prepare to be inundated with complex investment jargon accompanied by top-notch marketing […]

October 16, 2023 | Alternative Investments |

Fixed Income and Credit: The Federal Reserve Hikes Again.

Interest rates rose in the quarter and finished at year-to-date highs across the yield curve. The move higher in rates weighed on performance, with both benchmark 10-year Treasury Notes and […]

October 16, 2023 | Fixed Income |

A Guide to Effective Giving: How to Thoroughly Vet a Charity Before Donating

Charitable giving is a noble endeavor, but it’s crucial to ensure your generosity is put to good use. To make the most of your donations and ensure they benefit the […]

October 16, 2023 | Financial Planning |

Mid-Year Asset Class Stoplight

How has Osborne Partners’ asset-class positioning changed since the October 2022 lows? Markets surprised the consensus view in the first half of 2023. Entering the year, the common view for […]

July 17, 2023 | Economics , Investment Commentary |

All Doom and Gloom?

Risks and opportunities in commercial real estate. Empty buildings overgrown with weeds. Zombies walking halls. The media has recently evoked this imagery when discussing commercial real estate (CRE). There are […]

July 14, 2023 | Real Estate |

Fixed Income and Credit: The Fed Goes Marching On

The bond market settled down even as the Fed continues its fight against inflation. After a rather unpleasant five quarters of frenzy in the fixed income market, a vague sense […]

July 10, 2023 | Fixed Income |

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 |

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Authors

  • Aaron Szager, CFP
  • Alexandra Sandberg, CFP®, ChFC®, ECA
  • Ben Viemeister, CFA
  • Cameron Wadsworth
  • Charles Osborne
  • Chuck Else
  • Dan Haut, CFP®, CIMA®
  • Jack Fagan, CFA
  • Jason Rodnick, CFA
  • Jay Skaalen, CFA, CFP®
  • Jim Baer
  • Justin McNichols, CFA
  • Karen McMillan, CFP®
  • Tom Piro, CFP®, Enrolled Agent
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