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This week, Lee, John, and Eli discuss some of the latest market updates but also dive deeper into the most common retirees’ regrets. Some of the market updates include how tariffs could be impacting the economy, Jerome Powell’s decision to not lower rates, and generally how people seem to feel about the market - generally speaking, good!  

The conversation pivots to a practical conversation about retirees’ regrets. Eli, John, and Lee have sat down with numerous clients over the years and have found these to be some of the biggest regrets: 

-Not starting to save for...

This week, John, Eli, and Isaac talk about taking a mid-year financial check-up. This means looking at your finances, maybe even your taxes or tax strategies, any upcoming expenses, your cash on hand, or possibly needing to rebalance, and more. They also discuss the passing of Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill. While there are massive tax and economic implications, the guys don’t have enough time to dive into it deeply in this episode. Eli, however, is preparing a Data Brief video on the subject as it pertains to retirees.  

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This week, the market has reached all-time highs and Matt, John, and Eli are breaking it down on the podcast. Together, they discuss the market “climbing the walls of worry” with how everything going on politically is full of fear and yet investors are still investing–why is that?

They also share each of their perspectives as advisors coming from different eras of investing. John, the oldest on the panel, was well into his career during the 2008 financial crisis. Matt, however, was just starting when the crisis happened. And Eli, the youngest, never truly experienced the financial crisis...

This week, Matt, Isaac, and John are tackling three major headlines from the finance world: tariffs, The Fed being pressured to lower rates, and whether or not the rising tensions in the Middle East is having an impact on the markets.  

Matt is a bit surprised the markets haven’t changed at all since the Israeli strikes on Iran, while Isaac is not surprised at all. John is relieved and hopes peace can be settled with the U.S. acting as a mediator. Perhaps good can come from the situation. The tariff drama may finally be coming to...

This week, Matt, Isaac, and John are taking a break from this week’s headlines to focus on questions you need to answer before retirement. Too many people make the mistake of retiring before sitting down and planning their retirement! Avoid massive financial mistakes by asking:  
- What are my monthly expenses?  
- What are some upcoming expenses to plan for? (Car purchases, vacations, etc.) 
- What will my income source(s) be? 
- Do I need an estate plan? 
- What is my risk tolerance?  
- Do I want to leave a legacy? ...

This week, Lee, John, and Isaac discuss a variety of topics such as the constant uncertain tariff situation, the data pointing against the U.S. heading into a recession, and importantly the issue of our nation’s debt crisis.  The guys also talk about the generational differences with investing. What will happen to this next generation of investors if and when a crash does happen?  

With inflation so low, and the economy doing seemingly well, will the Fed finally cut rates? They are meeting in June, July, and September, and Lee, John, and Isaac all have different opin...

This week, Lee, John, and Isaac sit down in the studio to unpack some major issues and how (and if) they impact the American consumer: tariffs and student debt. John makes the argument that tariffs and all the drama going on in the stock market is not impacting the majority of Americans. John and Isaac recently went on vacations at different points across the United States, and both saw an unphased economy.  

However, the national debt and average consumer debt is at all time highs, and that is going to impact people’s pockets. Lee is outraged at...

This week, Matt and Lee invited Meera Pandit of J.P. Morgan on the podcast to dive deep into current market trends. Meeta is an Executive Director and a Global Market Strategist on the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Global Market Insights Strategy Team. Meera is responsible for delivering timely market and economic insights to institutional and retail clients and conducting research on the global economy and capital markets. She is a contributor to publications such as the Guide to the Markets and is frequently a guest on Yahoo! Finance, CNBC, CNN, and other outlets--and the special guest today!  

This week, Matt, Lee, and Eli explore the different kinds of risks associated with investing. Whether you’re a new investor just learning the basics or close to retirement, this is a great episode to refresh your memory on risks.   

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This week, Matt, John, and Isaac discuss the recent GDP Q2 data, debating whether or not the United States has officially entered a recession. They also discuss whether rates should be cut and John predicts a rate cut may happen in June. 

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This week, Matt, John, and Lee discuss how the economy and the stock market aren’t the same thing. Even though things are possibly not going well in our economy with a looming recession and high inflation, this doesn’t always correlate to a poor performing stock market. The stock market can be a predictor or react to what’s happening in the economy but they are two separate beasts.  

They also discuss how severe the inflation has been, which has dramatically impacted the cost of living. Even if inflation goes down, the damage is essentially done and Ame...

This week, Matt, John, and Eli discuss the Fed, its role in the United States economy and government, Trump’s recent comments about Jerome Powell the Chair of the Federal Reserve, Trump’s 100 days in office, recessions across history, and our recent stock market volatility. The three debate on the Fed’s performance, if they’ve gotten better over time, or if they overstep in course correcting. They also discuss recessions and the gold standard - whether being off the standard is helping us not enter long recession periods.  

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In this episode of The Market Moment, financial advisors Matt, Lee, and John dive into the latest tariff announcements and the surge in stock market volatility. What do these developments mean for your investments? The team unpacks the key headlines, market reactions, and what savvy investors should be doing right now.

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This week  Lee, John, and Isaac dive deep into the recent market downturns, the ongoing recession rumors, and the evolving tariff war that’s shaking up global economies.

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In this episode Matt, John, and Lee dive deep into the recent economic downturns and ongoing concerns about tariffs.They explore how these fluctuations are actually a natural part of the investment landscape and why market ups and downs shouldn't cause panic. While it’s easy to get overwhelmed during times of volatility, they break down the importance of perspective and staying grounded during market shifts. Understanding these cycles is crucial to making informed decisions, especially when it comes to retirement planning and long-term financial health.

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This week, John and Isaac dive into the latest tariff updates and explore how these changes are impacting global market movements. They break down the market shifts and explain why the US economy is so critical to the global financial landscape. While the political and economic landscapes are shifting, they both agree the important thing is to have a proper investment plan to avoid chaos in your investments. 

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This week on The Market Moment, Matt, John, and Eli break down the latest stock market trends such as Tesla’s massive drop and an increased interest in international investing. The guys also ponder the electric car company’s future and why investing internationally is so appealing right now. As always, they encourage portfolio diversification because the stock market shifts constantly. Lastly, they discuss what the Fed might do. Are we headed towards a recession, are rate cuts ahead, or are we still in the “good times” just looking for bad things to complain about?

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The stock market has increased in volatility due to political uncertainty among other factors, and it can have some investors worried and potentially making risky decisions in an attempt to feel “in control.” Matt, Lee, and John break down the recent market trends, looking across various metrics and discussing whether or not investors should be worried.

All three agree, however, that now is not the time to make rash decisions. In fact, it is never a good time to make rash decisions when it comes to your portfolio! The market naturally ebbs and flows, up and d...

On this week's episode of the Market Moment, Eli, Matt, and Lee discuss which economic class drives the U.S. economy most. The guys also discuss taxes on the top percent of earners in America and review Warren Buffett's latest letter to shareholders.

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On this week's episode of the Market Moment podcast, John, Matt, and Lee discuss President Trump's proposition to remove the copper penny from circulating in the U.S. Plus, the guys discuss the best places to live in retirement.

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In this week's episode of The Market Moment, Eli, Matt, and John discuss President Trump's latest announcement surrounding tariffs with Canada, Mexico, and China. They also discuss some of the latest tax code change propositions, and their takes on who will win Super Bowl LIX. 

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This week on the Market Moment podcast, Eli, Matt, and John are sitting down to recap this week's biggest story in the markets. DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence company made waves in the tech stock sector on Monday and AI companies are feeling the ramifications. Tune in to hear the guys' thoughts on how this could affect the market in the short and long term. 

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On this week's episode of the Market Moment podcast, Lee, John, and special guest Isaac, identify a frequently asked question by their clients... "What impact will the new administration have on investors?". The guys give their takes on what impact a new president really has on the market. Plus, they give their predictions for the NFC and AFC Championship games.

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This week on the Market Moment, Eli returns and joins Matt and Lee for a conversation on bonds - are they returning as an important piece of a diversified portfolio? Listen to this week's episode to hear their takes!

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This week, Matt and John dive into charity giving statistics to uncover that a surprisingly small percentage of people's income goes to charity... They also explore various tax planning strategies to both help your retirement and help give more generously! We strongly believe in the power of giving and investing in the next generation. Thanks for joining the conversation!

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This week, Matt, John, and Lee are talking about end of year planning! Set yourself up for success in the New Year by taking some of the steps they list in this episode. Don't wait!

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Inflation has been a topic of discussion on the show for a long time but in this episode Matt, Lee, and John examine how drastic the difference between the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for ten people across the years... Luckily, this year is a tiny bit less than it was at the height of inflation, which was 2022.

Matt, Lee, and John also discuss the market's performance post-election and ask the question, "Did the Santa Claus rally come early?" Plus they look at years prior for how the market performed between Thanksgiving and Christmas, and Matt points...

Are you concerned about social security going away? Looking for the best ways to plan for retirement? On this week's episode of The Market Moment, Matt, John, and Lee break down the future of social security (their predictions) and the updated 2025 contribution limits for various retirement plans like Roths and 401ks.

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The election is finally over! Matt, Lee, and John are relieved the election is over and they can talk about something else... but first, they do need to go over how these results could change the market and economy, and the Fed's recent news to cut interest rates once again.

A few key take-aways from the hosts are that the stock market cares about corporate profits, and since Trump has been a very pro-business President there may be assumptions and hopes for things that benefit businesses: lower taxes and deregulation for example.

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This is a special episode of the Market Moment! Matt, Lee, and John are answering YOUR questions, comments, and analyzing the responses from a recent Market Moment survey. We like to hear from you which is why we sent out a survey (hopefully you had a chance to fill it out!) asking how you felt about the economy, politics with the stock market, and asked for your questions. The results were interesting so let's break them down...

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This election is super polarizing and one of the biggest questions Matt, Lee, and John receive as financial advisors is “How will this change the markets?” Luckily, historical data shows that whoever is in office, whether they’re Republican or Democrat, doesn’t make a huge difference... However, policy does matter. Policies like tax changes, tariffs, green energy and more can have a huge impact on the market and economy, and in different ways!

For example, if corporations find more favorable tax conditions abroad, they can move production overseas. Everything will look good for their company on the stoc...

The biggest question Matt, Lee, and John receive is how this year's big election will impact the market. In this episode, they break down some data behind election years and the market's performance, both leading up to November 5th and for the rest of the year.

They also discuss how small-caps perform during this time. This leads them into a discussion about bear and bull markets. When does a bear market start or end? How are they defined? And looking at these market cycles is a good reminder that things do not go in a straight line...

In this episode, one of the questions comes from John "If our economy is going strong, why cut rates?" Matt, Lee, and John talk all about the aftermath of the recent rate cuts from the Federal Reserve by looking at historical data and how it could impact the markets. Plus they discuss recent inflation numbers - what's up and what's down, from car insurance to groceries and gasoline.

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Joining Matt and Lee on the podcast today is a very special guest from J. P. Morgan: AJ Nobile, CFA. He is an executive director and an investment specialist at JPMAM within the Global Liquidity business. His entire career has been at J. P. Morgan, starting with an internship years ago. Today, he talks with Matt and Lee about short-term rates, money-markets, and how the Fed's recent rate cuts have affected the market.

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Today on Tuesday, October 1st, the news broke that strikes are taking place along the East and Gulf Coast... and these strikes could cost billions, undoubtedly impacting the economy, the market, and of course--you, the average consumer. It looks like food prices and car parts are going to be most impacted.

There is also an upcoming, heated, polarizing election on the horizon. As Lee says, "there's a lot of noise" taking place in this next quarter... so Matt begs the question: how do you stay bullish? How do you stay in the market when there's so much...

The Fed recently lowered interest rates but what does this mean for the market and our economy? Does this mean we're in for a "soft landing" as they say? Or, could things keep getting worse? Matt, John, and Lee discuss a variety of factors impacting our markets and the American consumer... such as the wars overseas, the US debt crisis, and much more. There's a lot to watch out for -- not because of fear or panic, but because it's important to be an informed investor!

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The Fed is thinking about cutting rates but Lee feels like rates don't need to come down as much as people think... Amazon is putting Walgreens and CVS out of business, telling people to come back into the office (among other businesses), and the main topic of today's episode: tax planning. Matt stresses how important it is for your financial future to think about tax planning!

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Are 5% mortgages on the horizon? Sure, it's not as fantastic as the 2%-3% we saw during the pandemic but it is MUCH BETTER than 6%, 7%, or 8%! With a 5% mortgage, more people may be willing to sell their current homes because their new home purchase won't be as steep. Plus, if more people put their homes on the market, this opens the supply which we desperately need and can help lower costs...

Eli, Matt, and John also talk about the broadening of the market. They called it a #smallcapsummer a few weeks ago and now its looking l...

Join Matt, John, and Eli as they discuss today's news that the yield curve has uninverted! They explain what that means and how it impacts the market throughout this episode.

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