Investment

Investing should be easy – just buy low and sell high – but most of us have trouble following that simple advice. There are principles and strategies that may enable you to put together an investment portfolio that reflects your risk tolerance, time horizon, and goals. Understanding these principles and strategies can help you avoid some of the pitfalls that snare some investors.

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The Business Cycle

The Business Cycle

How will you weather the ups and downs of the business cycle?

Five for Friday – November 21, 2025

Five for Friday – November 21, 2025

This week, Ross looks at sources of investor anxiety and why each one is probably over-blown right now.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

Surprising Upsides in a Down Market

In a perfect world, the stock market would only go up. However, even down markets can benefit investors in unexpected ways.

Required Reading: The Economic Report of the President

The Economic Report of the President can help identify the forces driving — or dragging — the economy.

Inflation & Your Money

It's important to understand how inflation is reported and how it can affect investments.

Bull & Baird: Is Now Different?

The pace of change coming out of Washington has helped to fuel market volatility. Is now different than past rocky periods?

All That Matters: Should You Be Worried About a Recession?

Mike Antonelli and Ross Mayfield address the most common question they’re hearing from clients this month.

Diversification: The "Free Lunch" of Portfolio Building

While diversification doesn’t guarantee against loss, it is often a successful long-term strategy.

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Global and International Funds

Investors seeking world investments can choose between global and international funds. What's the difference?

From Boats to Brokers

From the Dutch East India Company to Wall St., the stock market has a long and storied history.

Should You Invest in Exchange Traded Funds?

There are thousands of ETFs available. Should you invest in them?

The Junk Drawer Approach to Investing

It's easy to let investments accumulate like old receipts in a junk drawer.

It Was the Best of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

All about how missing the best market days (or the worst!) might affect your portfolio.

Investments

You’ve made investments your whole life. Work with us to help make the most of them.

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