The Stock Market’s Reaction to Major Geopolitical Events Tends to Be Short-Lived The escalating tension between Israel and Iran has many investors worried about what could happen next. Although we won’t pretend to know the answer, we do understand that while geopolitical events can cause ne …
By Mike Gertsema, CEO & Wealth Advisor My wife and I recently had to find a new business for spring flowers and plants for our landscaping around the yard. I asked friends and co-workers for recommendations, and the resounding response was to go to Prairie Flowers in King City. I’ve hea …
Entrepreneur and political figure Andrew Yang drew an important analogy between parenting and owning a business: “If you knew what it entailed you might not get started. But you’re glad you did.” Like parenting, owning a business involves sleepless nights, cold meals and an unbelievable amo …
S&P 500 earnings were expected to be strong and turned out to be phenomenal. When the final 5% of companies report, first quarter earnings are expected to have increased 51.9%. When the quarter began, earnings growth was expected to be less than 25%. Strong earnings from consumer discre …
The U.S. economic picture is looking more muddled than expected. The Consumer Price Index rose 0.8% last week. Used automobile prices rose quickly in response to the semiconductor shortage limiting new car production and demographic trends boosting demand. Retail sales were expected to bui …
Watch this webinar hosted by Carson’s Director of Retirement Research Jamie Hopkins and Vice President of Insurance Matt Lewis to learn more about how life insurance should fit into your financial plan.
By Mike Gertsema, CEO and Wealth Advisor A major part of the advisory journey is making contingency plans for “life moments,” such as retirement, stock market crashes, disability events, health issues, premature death, income reductions, job losses, tax law changes, Social Security timing a …
