When it comes to financial circumstances, we are susceptible to reacting differently than we anticipate. That is because our money is inextricably connected with our emotions. Do I fear further losses? Or am I excited to invest more? Both reactions, though opposite,...
On September 30th we had the chance to host a Zoom webinar with Jason Piper, Director at MFS Investment Management. We hosted a Q&A whereby listeners sent questions via Zoom’s “chat” function, and Brian Mars & Scott Jewett forwarded these questions to Jason....
The first half of 2021 experienced strong gains for equity investors, as US markets (as measured by the S&P 500) were up 14.4% and International markets (as measured by the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (USD)) were up 9.2%. Many investors are asking questions like “How...
While the federal and local elections have been a primary focus for many of us lately, we thought this would be a good time to remember and review the core purpose and value of the work we provide: Financial Planning. There are many things we cannot...
On October 15th we had the chance to host a Zoom webinar with Chris Dillon, CFA, MBA, Investment Specialist for T. Rowe Price (TRP). Chris works in the Multi-Asset Division of TRP and communicates their investment philosophy with clients. We hosted a Q&A whereby...
The frenzy surrounding a US presidential election cycle often gives investors concern about how their portfolios will fare under a Republican or Democratic administration. Perceptions, including beliefs about which political party will be better for investors,...
