Chart of the Month – April
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Why Market Highs Aren’t a Reason for Worry | Financial Perspectives
In this edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.
Webinar: Weatherproof Your Wealth
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Investing is about the future. Your future. In this webinar, learn how to address your financial circumstances today, adjust your portfolio as your needs change, and help achieve your long-term goals.
Chart of the Month – June 2025
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Asset Class Returns – Can We Just Pick the Winners?
Women Live Longer- What That Means for Income Planning
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
On Average, women tend to live longer than men. What does that mean when it comes to retirement planning and income?
How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement? | Financial Perspectives
How much will you really need in retirement? And how do you make it last? This month, Kent Kramer and Marcus Iwig discuss forecasting expenses, managing investments for income, and handling life's curveballs in retirement.
Am I OK? Building Income Safety Into Your Portfolio
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.
“Am I Ok?” Income Planning & Portfolio Preparedness | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" This week, Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.
Investing Wisely for the Marathon
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Investing, much like running a marathon, requires strategy and discipline. The temptation to chase short-term gains or follow the crowd can be hard to resist—but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. So how do you stay on track and set yourself up for long-term success?
Chart of the Month – April
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Why Market Highs Aren’t a Reason for Worry | Financial Perspectives
In this edition of Financial Perspectives, Kent Kramer explores why market highs often trigger anxiety and how investors can cultivate educated optimism. Discover the psychology behind market fears, learn from historical trends, and understand our approach to portfolios.
Webinar: Weatherproof Your Wealth
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Investing is about the future. Your future. In this webinar, learn how to address your financial circumstances today, adjust your portfolio as your needs change, and help achieve your long-term goals.
Chart of the Month – June 2025
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Asset Class Returns – Can We Just Pick the Winners?
Women Live Longer- What That Means for Income Planning
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
On Average, women tend to live longer than men. What does that mean when it comes to retirement planning and income?
How Much Income Do I Need in Retirement? | Financial Perspectives
How much will you really need in retirement? And how do you make it last? This month, Kent Kramer and Marcus Iwig discuss forecasting expenses, managing investments for income, and handling life's curveballs in retirement.
Am I OK? Building Income Safety Into Your Portfolio
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.
“Am I Ok?” Income Planning & Portfolio Preparedness | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Market periods like these have a way of making virtually everyone ask the questions, "Am I okay? Is my financial plan going to survive these latest seismic events?" This week, Kent Kramer looks at historical worst-case scenarios and how they could be used to inform your financial plan.
Investing Wisely for the Marathon
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Investing, much like running a marathon, requires strategy and discipline. The temptation to chase short-term gains or follow the crowd can be hard to resist—but it often leads to burnout and disappointment. So how do you stay on track and set yourself up for long-term success?
What Moves the Market? A Conversation with Vanguard | Financial Perspectives
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Join Kent Kramer for an interview with Vanguard Senior Portfolio Specialist Bill Puggini about Vanguard’s views on what may move markets in 2025 and beyond. 2025 is full of potential risks and rewards. Kent and Bill discuss how inflation, tariffs, interest rates, market valuations, and political policies are all things that could distract investors from focusing on their most important long-term goals.
Inflation? We’ve planned for this.
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Inflation has been a hot topic in recent years, often misunderstood and heavily debated. Attempting to stay ahead of inflation is one of the biggest reasons to invest over the long term. Let’s break it down and focus on what really matters.
“My Portfolio is Doing Well / Poor Compared to What?”
Category: Investing » Asset Allocation
Merriam Webster defines a benchmark as “something that serves as a standard by which others may be measured or judged”. For investors, the question to ask is what should be my standard, my benchmark, in determining the success or failure of my overall investment portfolio?