Inflation has proven stubborn, energy costs have surged on the current conflict in the Middle East, and markets have been choppy. All of that is real. But the discomfort of the headlines is not the same as a genuine threat to your long-term plan. History, and the Spring of 2003 in particular, offers a steady […]
“The important thing about an investment philosophy is that you have one you can stick with.” – David Booth Every few years, an IPO comes along so large and so talked-about that it tests whether you actually believe in your investment philosophy … or merely believe in it when it’s comfortable. This is one […]
The most fulfilling years we’ve witnessed in our decades of working with families and successful individuals aren’t the ones where people achieved just one big goal. They’re the years when people found balance…when financial success walked hand-in-hand with deeper relationships, and when carefully planned stability made room for spontaneous moments of joy. The Three Pillars […]
“The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘This time it’s different.’” – Sir John Templeton For over a decade, U.S. stocks dominated global markets with the S&P 500 delivering 14%+ annualized returns through 2024. Many investors abandoned international diversification entirely. Then 2025 arrived. International stocks returned 19% in the first half alone, with the […]
“You can’t predict. You can prepare.” – Howard Marks The headlines this year have been relentless. Trade tensions escalate and de-escalate. AI investments soar to dizzying heights, then stumble amid concerns about valuations or Chinese competition. Geopolitical storms rage from Eastern Europe to the South China Sea. For many investors, this creates an uncomfortable paradox: […]
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