George Hosfield, CFA, discusses Ferguson Wellman's quarterly strategy titled, "Inflation's Flame Flickers," which addresses the narrow market leadership, the impact of higher interest rates on inflation and how assets are priced at this stage of the economic cycle.
George Hosfield, CFA, discusses the firm's quarterly strategy titled "Stalemate," which highlights the Fed's ongoing battle to tame inflation along with our views on the health of the banking industry and capital market expectations for the balance of the year.
Director and Chief Investment Officer George Hosfield, CFA, discusses the Fed raising interest rates, peaking inflation and our view on equities and volatility across all asset classes in our Investment Strategy titled, “Balancing Act.”
For business owners, planning for the future transition of their business is crucial. Succession planning isn't just about deciding who will take over when you retire; it’s also about ensuring a smooth transition if something unexpected happens. This is where buy-sell agreements can be beneficial.
“What to Expect When You’re Expecting” is a book for many first-time parents. My wife and I are preparing for our third child’s arrival in October, a process that has been a mix of excitement and logistical planning. While this is not our first rodeo, the passage of time has certainly brought a fresh set of challenges.
Over the last week, investors and market watchers were introduced to a relatively unknown economic indicator, the Sahm Rule. As highlighted by Google search data, interest in the indicator spiked last week.
Last week, over 28 million unique viewers tuned into the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad opening ceremony in Paris, France, double the combined state populations of Oregon, Washington and Idaho. The ceremony set the stage for the coming weeks of competition and allowed viewers to catch their first glimpses of the best athletes in the world. This week, investors were focused on a different stage: the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press conference, which offered insight into the Fed’s future perspectives on inflation and employment.
In the last few days, the powerful rotation from growth stocks to value stocks, highlighted in our colleague Alex Harding’s article last week, continued.
The passage of the SECURE Act in 2019 and SECURE 2.0 Act in 2022 ushered in sweeping changes for taxpayers regarding retirement account distributions. These changes, including a significant modification to how certain designated beneficiaries must distribute inherited retirement accounts, are crucial for anyone possessing or inheriting a retirement account to understand.
Since the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) on July 11, the stock market has experienced a noticeable shift in leadership as the inflation rate continues to move toward the Fed’s target of 2%. Investors have been moving away from technology stocks, which have been the darlings of the market this year, towards small-cap and value stocks.
Many companies reward employees with ownership of company stock through profit-sharing plans, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs), or the option to purchase company stock via their 401(k) plans.
Wealth Management Chair Samantha Pahlow, CTFA, AWMA, presents the firm’s quarterly Wealth Management Insights titled, “The Role of Insurance in Wealth Planning.” In the video, she explains the role of insurance in wealth planning, highlighting the types and benefits of different kinds of coverage.
We frequently receive questions from clients regarding the sustainability of U.S. government debt. According to the U.S. treasury, the American government has run a budget surplus only four times in the last 50 years, with the most recent being in 2001.
A sense of excitement often marks the 4th of July as millions of Americans celebrate with a day full of festivities, reflection and national pride. This holiday kicks off July with a bang and sets the tone for a month filled with what we all enjoy – fun in the sun! Equities have taken center stage, the “bang” investors sought this year.
Chief Investment Officer George Hosfield, CFA, presents the firm's quarterly Investment Strategy titled, "We’ve Landed."
We present the third quarter 2024 Wealth Management Insights publication titled, “Is Your Insurance Right for You?” featuring articles written by Samantha Pahlow, CTFA, AWMA®, Casia Chappell, CFP®, CPWA®, and Chris Bixby, CFP®, EA.
We present the third quarter 2024 Market Letter publication titled, “We’ve Landed,” featuring articles written by George Hosfield, CFA, Dean Dordevic and Joe Herrle, CFA.
Next month will mark the one-year anniversary of the Federal Reserve’s last interest rate increase. For the last year, there has been much handwringing in the media about a pending recession.
Nvidia has become a daily fixture in tech news, but amid the constant buzz is a remarkable phenomenon with its unprecedented revenue and earnings growth.
It was an action-packed week headlined by Wednesday’s economic “doubleheader.” The Federal Reserve’s June meeting took place the same day as the release of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation report.
On Friday, stock and bond investors wrestled with conflicting conclusions from jobs reports. Two surveys report jobs data: the payroll survey and the household survey. The payroll survey showed a gain of 272,000 new jobs. However, the household survey showed a loss of jobs and an uptick in the unemployment rate to 4.0%.
In our most recent Wealth Management Insights publication, Scott Christianson, CFP®, explained the importance of beneficiary designation in estate planning and the different options to ensure that assets are distributed to the intended heirs.
The summer season is fast approaching, and this typically brings feelings of excitement and relaxation; a time of year that many people spend months looking forward to. However, these positive feelings may not translate to all facets of life.
