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

2021 Investment Returns Review

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | December 9, 2021
Investment Returns 2021

How did different types of investments perform in 2021, and what’s ahead of 2022? In this month’s newsletter we review the investment returns for 2022 and provide some thoughts on what may or may not work in 2022.

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Hawkish Turn by the Federal Reserve

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | December 2, 2021

The Federal Reserve made a hawkish turn this week in the direction of attacking inflation. Here’s our take on what that means for stock investors.

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Testing Our Thesis: Will Higher Inflation Eventually Hurt Stock Prices?

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | November 18, 2021
Will Higher Inflation Hurt Stock Prices

Inflation is here. But the big question on everyone’s mind is, “Will Higher Inflation Hurt Stock Prices?” Our view remains YES, eventually. But we test that thesis this week and discuss the reasons why inflation will remain sticky.

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Shop Now for Christmas Before It’s Too Late

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | November 11, 2021

Christmas 2021 is going to be difficult for shoppers. Prices are up and goods are scarce. Will it get better? In our opinion, no. It’s best to shop now for Christmas before it’s too late!

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Retirement Saving Strategies for High Income Earners [Video + Free PDF]

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | November 7, 2021

One of the most common questions we get from high earning business owners and corporate executives is: how can I be saving more money for retirement? Here are several options to consider, along with a video and free PDF guide.

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Giving Back: Sustainable Action International

By Rob Stoll, CFP®, CFA, Financial Advisor & Chief Investment Officer | November 4, 2021

Today I get the privilege to share about Sustainable Action International. This organization has outreach in Haiti. Keep reading to see how they have grown and what the goals are for the future.

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