The Great Bank Panic of '23

The great bank collapse of ‘23 has generated an avalanche of analysis, forecasts, and finger-pointing, but very little on how we should react and what we should do about it. Here’s a quick recap of the financial factors that led to the bank fall (and how I worked to protect my clients from that fall), how to avoid self-sabotage during times of financial crisis, and action steps to consider to help solidify your financial portfolio.

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Braving the 2021 Market Plunge! 2022 Q1 Client Letter

As we completed the worst calendar quarter for bonds in decades, and one that saw many of the recently hot growth and “FAANG” stocks plunge as well, we feel confident in our general portfolio positioning for these three reasons.

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Client Updates: 7.12% Savings Bonds / Charitable Giving 2021 Deadlines

As the year comes to a close, I wanted to call your attention to a few time-sensitive year-end financial planning actions, including I Bonds and charitable giving deadlines via a donor advised fund (“DAF”), as well as scam and fraud attempts and emergency preparedness.

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