Gold—Smart Investment or Shiny Distraction? (Part 1)

Gold: Is It Time to Pay Attention? Gold has been on a blistering rally over the past two years—nearly doubling in price from early 2024 to mid-October 2025. If you’re wondering whether there’s a place for gold in your portfolio, you’re definitely not alone. Until about two years ago, we didn’t give gold much thought either. Our focus was firmly on modern investments—emerging technologies and innovation shaping the future economy. But recent market shifts have made us pause an

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Risk Smart Investing: The S&P 500

A question I get a lot is: when you compare investing to other options, what numbers do you look at? My answer is the S&P 500. But what exactly is the S&P 500—and why do we use it as a guide? The S&P 500 is a stock market index that represents 500 of the largest and most influential publicly traded companies in the United States. Because it reflects the performance of these leading businesses, it’s often seen as a reliable benchmark for the overall health of the U.S. stock ma

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Navigating Market Turbulence: Capital Preserving Funds (Mini-series, part 3)

Yes, we can do this. One of the most common concerns we hear from clients is: ‘ we don’t want to lose money.’ That sentiment is completely understandable. The cost of everyday essentials continues to rise, and for many Americans, middle-class milestones such as homeownership are becoming increasingly out of reach. While it’s natural to be cautious in today’s economic environment, being overly risk-averse can actually work against you. Inflation, though well below its peak of

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Aug 312 min read

Navigating Market Turbulence: Treasury Bond Ladders and Interest Rates (Mini-series, part 2)

There are many ways to build wealth - Ladders included. Following the Fed’s Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, markets are now pricing in an 84%+ probability of a rate cut in September. While this shift provides positive momentum for risk assets such as equities, it also introduces interest rate risk for traditionally stable, conservative investments. Over time, this dynamic is likely to translate into lower expected returns for conservative portfolios with low equity ex

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Aug 252 min read

Navigating Market Turbulence: Secure Your Investments with Confidence (Mini-series, part 1)

Today’s market is clouded by risk—stretched valuations, tariffs weighing on prices and corporate earnings, escalating geopolitical conflicts, a weakening labor market, and domestic uncertainty. In this environment, it’s understandable why many investors hesitate to stay invested. Yet the strength of the U.S. market lies in its breadth and diversity. Opportunities always exist—it simply takes the right knowledge to identify where and when to invest. For those prioritizing capi

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