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Global Market Commentary – April 2025
Although Global stocks gained 0.93% in April, it was a wild month! In the wake of “Liberation Day”, which President Donald Trump announced his administration’s plans for “reciprocal tariffs”, the MSCI All Country World Index (ACWI) dropped 9.96% at its monthly low...
Q2 2025 CIO Letter – Taking the Market’s Medicine
It was a difficult first quarter in the market in 2025, and the pain has only worsened in the first weeks of April, with a full-scale global trade war underway. What has happened so far On April 2nd, President Trump announced his much-anticipated tariff plans, which were higher than market and economist expectations.
Maximizing Wealth and Mitigating Risk: Financial Strategies for Defense Contracting Executives
As a defense contracting executive, you operate in a unique financial landscape. Your compensation package likely includes a combination of salary, bonuses, restricted stock units (RSUs), performance shares and/or stock options. Integrating these elements efficiently...
Global Market Commentary March 2025
Global equities dropped 3.95% in March to bring Q1 and YTD returns into the red at -1.32%. MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) is 6.59% off its all-time high made on February 12th. US markets contributed 97% of the global markets’ poor performance this month, as the...
It’s all about the context: How framing impacts our investment choices
Last week I received a text from my best friend’s seven-year-old son, asking if I would contribute to the read-a-thon fundraiser for his school. Considering my love for my friend, her son, and reading, I was more than happy to contribute to a worthy cause. As I...
Global Market Commentary – February 2025
Global equities slipped 0.60% in February, chipping away at their strong January 3.36% start to bring YTD returns to 2.73%.
Perigon Wealth Management Executives and Advisors Deliver Keynotes, Support Panel Discussions at Leading Industry Conferences
Perigon Wealth Management, LLC ("Perigon"), a rapidly growing independent wealth management firm with offices across the country and approximately $8.7 billion in client assets as of Dec. 31, 2024, announced its executives and advisors will present at several leading...
Jeremy Paul Ranked 15 Top Financial Advisors in the USA by InvestmentNews
Jeremy Paul has been named one of the top 15 financial advisors in the U.S. by InvestmentNews*, recognized for his remarkable achievements in wealth management as they pertain to AUM and client growth. His personalized approach, innovative strategies, and commitment...
Global Market Commentary January 2025
Global stocks came out of the gates strong, gaining 3.36% in January following impressive back-to-back years that saw them gain 22.20% in 2023 and 17.49% in 2024. This represented a nice rebound from last month that saw the MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI)...
Q1 CIO Letter – Tempering Enthusiasm for 2025
As we close the book on 2024 and ring in 2025, one thing is for certain – 2024 was a fabulous year for US stocks, following a similarly strong year in 2023.
Global Market Commentary – December 2024
Global stocks ended 2024 on a down note falling 2.37% in December and slipping 0.99% in the fourth quarter, but still posted an impressive 17.49% gain for the year. The MSCI All Country World Index’s (ACWI) finished off just 3.64% from its all-time high it made on...
Marc Specht & Bud Sturmak Land On InvestmentNews Hot List
The Hot List, launched in 2023, celebrates top financial professionals in the U.S. who have helped shape and innovate the industry over the past 12 months.