Commentary, Briefs, & Webinars
We are committed to communication and regularly produce commentary, webinars, and other content that adds value. Each client relationship introduces unique circumstances, challenges, and opportunities, and through the sharing of our perspectives, we aim to enhance collaboration and identify planning solutions.
Review and Outlook
Don’t miss the latest edition of our Wealth Management monthly.
"Most of the interesting market news from January might be best described as changes to the market backdrop, rather than foreground action. While a lot of it may not have been immediately market moving, we believe some of these events will play out in important ways as the year goes on..."
"December’s FOMC meeting offered plenty for market participants to digest despite none of the main elements being surprising. For one, both the statement and Chairman Powell’s press conference made it clear the Fed now expects to be on hold for at least several months..."
"The federal government reopened on November 12th after the longest shutdown in American history. The resulting continuing resolution will only fund most of the government through January 30th, so a second shutdown is possible, maybe even probable. Until then, however, we will be wrestling with two concurrent problems..."
Quarterly Perspectives
Q4
"Psychological barriers often present financial planning challenges and managing one’s emotions can be a key ingredient in achieving long-term success. This dynamic typically considers factors such as accepting risk as an inherent element of return and in finding a balance that makes your personal asset allocation strategy effective..."
Q3
"Noteworthy years in the stock market tend to be associated with specific events or themes. For veteran investors, 1987 invokes memories of “Black Monday,” while 1999 to 2001 will be forever linked with the “dot com” boom and bust. While not quite as dramatic as those periods, this has been the year of artificial intelligence (“AI”), a technology that has surged into the public consciousness and rippled through the economy..."
Q2
"As Harry Markowitz, the father of Modern Portfolio Theory, put it, “The only free lunch is diversification.” This quote underscores one of the most fundamental principles of investing: managing risk and reducing volatility by spreading investments across assets and asset classes with distinct risk exposures..."
Financial Planning Briefs
These briefs highlight real-world situations we regularly work through with wealth management clients. By sharing these insights, we hope to create awareness and encourage positive action.
Financial Planning
Wealth Management Webinars
Access our informative financial planning webinar series. Our wealth management team values client communication and sharing topical expertise about what matters to you.
"In this webinar, Kelly McKernan, SVP and Wealth Manager, looks at the ever-growing need for women to address a myriad of potential financial planning issues in the event of loss of a spouse or later in life divorce. She offers insights on issues that may arise and discusses how one might navigate such transitions..."
"This webinar discusses updates to the law and how those changes may affect your retirement planning options and opportunities. Our team provides insight for you and your financial planning needs."
"Appleton Partners continued our financial planning webinar series with a two-part event focusing on Senior Care Decision-Making and how to approach planning for such life stage needs."