by Phillip Rademacher | Jun 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
A client asked me this last week, and I think it’s the question of our moment. When I asked what they meant by “the economy doing poorly,” the answer was simple:everything is so expensive. When I pressed on what “everything” was, the list came fast —groceries, gas,...
by Phillip Rademacher | Apr 10, 2026 | Investment Management
What 84 years of S&P 500 data says about geopolitical shock — and what it doesn’t A client brought up a question in a meeting this week. They’d been following the news — conflicts overseas, headlines piling up — and they wanted to know: “Phill, how is this going...
by Phillip Rademacher | Sep 2, 2025 | Investment Management
Revisiting Bob Farrell’s “10 Rules” and why they still explain today’s market better than most forecasts. Plus, one surprise moose. Retraction: About That “American Marmet” Before we get to this month’s topic, a quick correction—and a laugh at my ownexpense. In my...
by Phillip Rademacher | Aug 18, 2025 | Investment Management
Two views on why the market keeps rising — and what history might say about it. A client recently asked me a question I think many are wondering: “I am trying to understand why the stock market hasn’t tanked due to the chaotic uncertainty that the current...
by Phillip Rademacher | Mar 19, 2025 | Financial Planning Basics
I want to talk about two topics today. Market valuations and political policy changes in Washington. Boy, doesn’t this sound like fun! The markets have never been fond of uncertainty. And we have uncertainty in abundance. Stock market valuations are historically...
by Phillip Rademacher | May 20, 2023 | Financial Planning Basics
If you’re feeling lost and uncertain about what to do next, you’re not alone. But there can be help available in the form of a financial advisor. Read on to learn more about how a financial advisor can help you navigate the turbulent waters of life. ...
by Phillip Rademacher | May 13, 2023 | Retirement Planning, Uncategorized
It’s never too early to start planning for retirement! Even if you’re in your 20s or 30s, now is the time to start saving and investing for the future. While it may seem like a daunting task, retirement planning doesn’t have to be complicated or...
by Phillip Rademacher | May 11, 2023 | Investment Management
It is not uncommon for a person to want to make a difference and reduce the amount of human suffering in the world. Of course, just one person does not have the ability to solve all of the world’s problems, but each person does have the opportunity to do their small...
by Phillip Rademacher | May 9, 2023 | Financial Planning Basics
Of course, the goal of investing is to ultimately see the valuation of your assets in your investment portfolio continue to appreciate. Overall, if you make the right investment decisions this will be the case. However, financial markets do not only move in one...
by Phillip Rademacher | May 6, 2023 | Investment Management
Real estate has been a solid long-term investment for many. There are different ways to capitalize on the real estate market for an investor. One way is through direct investment in property. A second option is to invest in a real estate investment trust (REIT). Both...
