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Posts by Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer

Investment Impact of Ukraine Invasion

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | March 10, 2022

No doubt you’ve been watching the escalating situation with Russia and Ukraine.  Here’s two observations for investing in uncertain times.

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Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead?

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | February 17, 2022
Is the 60/40 Portfolio Dead

Is the classic 60/40 portfolio for retirees dead? Many commentators believe so. We’re not convinced the 60/40 portfolio is dead, but discuss why people are saying this and what we recommend to current retirees.

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Central Banks Signal Higher Interest Rates are Coming

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | February 3, 2022
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Global central banks are making it clear that higher interest are coming. This is a significant shift in the investment environment, one we haven’t seen in 15 years. What does this mean for stock and bond markets and what can you do in anticipation of more volatile markets?

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What’s the Impact of Higher Interest Rates

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | January 20, 2022
What’s the Impact of Higher Interest Rates?

The Federal Reserve is making clear that higher interest rates are coming. But what does that mean for investors and consumers? This week’s post looks at what impact higher interest rates may have on your finances.

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Will Value Stocks Beat Growth Stocks in 2022?

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | January 6, 2022
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As we head into 2022, a key question on the minds of many investors is: Will Value stocks beat Growth Stocks? Find out what the difference between growth and value stocks is, and why we think value stocks may finally start outperforming growth.

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Investment Themes to Watch Heading Into 2022

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | December 27, 2021
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There are major economic shifts underway as we head into 2022, which have big implications for the economy and investors. Read about what the key issues we’re watching and what it might mean for the stock market.

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