Recent market volatility has prompted some investors to rethink their perspective on risk. However, reacting to short-term market fluctuations is not usually advised. Instead, we continue to focus on the importance of having a plan in place with a view for the longer term, making prudent adjustments and rebalancing a
Peak Inflation: Saved by Inertia? Download this article as a PDF. “Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio?” – Simon & Garfunkel Given the continuing calls by market pundits for 50 basis point (bps) inter-meeting rate hikes — even while the Fed balance sheet is still expanding — or seven rate hikes
“Building wealth goes beyond simply investing” Long before Dean Bradshaw began his career in wealth management, he planned to become a professional golfer. Fresh out of high school, Dean left his hometown of Calgary, Alberta for the greens of Victoria, B.C. where he could pursue his passion full time. But
Is the Federal Reserve Losing its Independence? Download this article as a PDF. “Grin and bear it.” – Alan Greenspan to Janet Yellen, 2016. When U.S. presidential nominee Donald Trump accused the Federal Reserve of political bias in 2016, then-Chair Janet Yellen was given some advice: “Grin and bear it.” Indeed,
The Maradona & Cantillon Effects: 2022 — The Year of The Fed! Download this article as a PDF. “I am Maradona, who makes goals, who makes mistakes I can take it all, I have shoulders big enough to fight with everybody.” – Diego Maradona Often referred to as the “goal of
We wish to share with you all, that Azeem Virjee, Senior Investment Advisor has officially retired from his position at Wellington-Altus Private Wealth and Cresco Wealth Management. Azeem felt that the time was right to move onto the next chapter of his life to focus on his health and to
The Law of the Hammer: A Volcker Shock in 2022? Download this article as a PDF. “It’s burning down the house to roast the pig.” —Robert Solow, Nobel Prize Winner, Economics (1987) The concept of the “law of the hammer,” attributed to psychologist Abraham Maslow, suggests that humans can often be
How to choose the right investment advisor for you. Many people know they need an investment advisor but don’t understand where to start, where to go, what’s important or what to say. Our advice? Ask questions—lots of questions. The more you ask, the more you’ll learn. The more you learn,
We are so proud to announce that Dean Bradshaw from Cresco Wealth Management, Wellington-Altus Private Wealth has been recognized on the Globe and Mail’s inaugural ranking of Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors. This new list is designed to celebrate excellence in our industry and to highlight for investors the best financial
Before each year end, we remind our readers that those who reach certain milestones need to consider their options in preparing for retirement. If you are nearing the following ages, take note of these considerations as you look to maximize your retirement savings. Don’t leave money on the table. If
Economic Squid Games: China’s Enduring Mastery of Survival Download this article as a PDF. “We’ve already come too far to end this now.” – Sang-Woo, Squid Game Squid Game is a dark drama set in Korea that depicts the lengths some individuals will go to in order to try and eliminate
Stagnation or Change: Crypto and the End of the Petrodollar Download this article as a PDF. “Just follow the money.” – Deep Throat, All the President’s Men In 1972, while Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward were investigating the break-in of the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate office complex, an
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