End of 2021 Planning Observations

We are furthermore witnessing one of the most visceral supply chain disruptions in economic history – if there was ever a time for a passive, hands-off approach to financial planning or portfolio management, this is certainly not it.   Uncertain Times Underscore...

The Impact of Inflation on Consumption

What Is GDP?   At a high level, let’s first observe that gross domestic product (GDP) is 70%  consumption. Said another way, consumption is simply you and I buying things. These things can be daily routine staples, a new car, or a household appliance, as well as...

What Does a Financial Plan Look Like?

For anyone who has not worked with a Financial Advisor, this question has likely crossed their mind at least once. According to Statista,* 65% of Americans in 2020 indicated that they do not work with a Financial Advisor. Given how events unfolded last year, if there...

Is Economic Volatility Imminent

Updated October 1st, 2021 I believe that we are at a point of inflection where risks of various types are weighing on the market as we remain relatively near all-time record high levels. What Are the Main Areas of Risk for the Financial Markets? Broadly, I would...

Why Should I Work With a Financial Planner?

Why Should I Work With a Financial Planner? by Brandon T. Guttery, Financial Advisor Ummm…What Just Happened? The last year has been chaotic to say the least. We saw a spike in unemployment, a sharp decline in the stock market, and still had a presidential...