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As we close out 2024, our Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne, offers key insights into the financial markets and economy.

All eyes were on Washington this week with the U.S. election and the Fed announcing its interest rate policy. Please see our thoughts below.

Last quarter, we distilled everything you need to know about markets during presidential elections; this quarter’s theme is dealing with market volatility.

The investment team at Mission Wealth offers their thoughts as it pertains to market implications and investment portfolios for the upcoming election.

Explore the key elements to creating a strong financial foundation—investment strategies, tax efficiency, estate planning, and more.

In a widely anticipated announcement, the Fed cut interest rates by 0.50% at its September FOMC meeting on 9/18/24.

We are thrilled to announce that Mission Wealth has been ranked #46 in RIA Channel’s 2024 Top 50 ETF Power Users List,

Now is a critical time to review and assess your investments and ensure they align with your financial goals.

Download our Market Perspectives for Q3 of 2024, as the market landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for investors.

Please read the full August 5, 2024 Market Update by Mission Wealth’s Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne.

Discover why the Dow, S&P 500, and other market index benchmarks might not be as relevant to your investments as you think.

In this investment webinar, Dan Ivascyn and Kieran Osborne provide a wealth of invaluable insights into the current economic landscape.

As expected, the Fed held its interest rates steady after May 2024 inflation data came in slightly cooler than anticipated. Read more here.

Incentive Stock Options (ISOs) are valuable for employees, offering potential financial rewards and preferential tax treatment. Learn what ISOs are and how they can benefit you.

Since 2024 is an election year, Joey Khoury discusses how the stock market and the GDP historically react to an election.

In the face of recent divergences across different asset classes, we wanted to share some key insights on our investment outlook in Q2 2024.

What is the “Kiddie Tax” and how does it work? Find out how to plan for the Kiddie Tax in this blog article.

As expected, the Fed held rates steady in today’s FOMC meeting, and are likely to wait longer before making its first rate cut.

There are six core inputs that every retirement plan must include. Learn the inputs and key details to make sure you’re retirement ready.

As expected, the Fed held rates steady at March’s FOMC meeting. Read our latest market update for an overview of our assessment and outlook.

This Women’s History Month let’s not only celebrate the achievements of women investors in philanthropy and impact investing but also encourage more women to explore these empowering financial avenues.

With the current market environment continuing to evolve, the investment implications of economic growth, Fed policy, and interest rates are front and center.

Blackstone is a key investment partner of Mission Wealth. Watch our webinar recap about the benefits of real estate and Blackstone’s BREIT.

As we begin 2024, we wanted to share some key insights that may shed light on our investment outlook. Download our Q1 market perspectives today.

With year-end bonuses and stock options in hand, let’s explore how to use these financial windfalls wisely to secure your future.

The Fed held its last meeting December 13, 2023 and decided to pause rates, again. What does this mean for 2024’s interest rates and economy?

As we leave behind the landscape of 2023 and look ahead to 2024, we wanted to share some key insights that may shed light on our investment outlook.

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, Mission Wealth is keeping you informed about the latest developments and how they may impact your investments.

As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start thinking about your financial strategy for the upcoming year.

Having a large position in a single stock carries unique challenges. Here are concentrated stock strategies that diversify your portfolio.

Are you a high-earning millennial ready to capitalize on your unique financial position? Here are investment strategies tailored to you.

In a meeting held on September 20, 2023, the Fed made several noteworthy announcements that have the potential to impact your investment strategy.

Mission Wealth and J.P. Morgan’s Chief Global Strategist, Dr. David Kelly share their views on the 2023-2024 market outlook and economy.

To be a successful investor, you need a well-calibrated understanding of investment risk, market exposure, and your emotions. Yes, emotion.

As we navigate the landscape of 2023, we wanted to share some key insights that may shed light on our investment outlook and the market.

Tax diversification refers to a strategy or approach used by individuals to manage their investments and retirement savings in a way that allows for flexibility in managing their tax liabilities.

Planning for retirement involves navigating many different savings options, and two popular choices are the Roth 401(k) and Roth IRA.

The recent announcement regarding an agreement on the debt ceiling was a welcome development. Read more in our economic update for May 2023.

Deciding whether to convert a Traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can be a complex financial puzzle, where the pieces of taxation and retirement planning intersect.

Read Mission Wealth’s Market Perspectives for the second quarter of 2023, presented by Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne.

Private equity funds are an asset class that may offer compelling risk-adjusted return potential to investors; here’s 3 reasons why.

As was widely anticipated, the Fed raised rates another 0.25% on May 3, 2023, bringing the target for the fed funds rate to 5.00% – 5.25%.

The market has moved higher post the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, a warm welcome for those original fears around the market weakness. Read more in our recent Market Update.

There’s a lot of information about AI’s role in the financial industry, but is the financial advice of robo-advisors and ChatGPT accurate?

The Fed raised rates 0.25% at the March 22, 2023 FOMC meeting, bringing the target range for the fed funds rate to 4.75% – 5.00%.

Read the latest Mission Wealth Market Update for 3/17/23, presented by Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne.

Mission Wealth is monitoring the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) situation closely and wanted to provide an update to our clients and our thoughts.

The latest Mission Wealth Market Update for 3/3/23, presented by Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne.

Watch Mission Wealth’s Market Perspectives for the first quarter of 2023 by Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne.

As 2022 comes to a close and we reflect on what has been a highly uncertain year, we are optimistic on the outlook for many asset classes.

The latest Mission Wealth Economic Update for 12/14/22, presented by Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Kieran Osborne.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Economic Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on November 2, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Economic Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on October 28, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Economic Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on September 22, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Economic Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on July 27, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Economic Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on July 27, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Economic Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on July 22, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Market Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Market Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer on Tuesday, June 7, 2022.

Our advisors share awareness about the value of planning for higher education and some misconceptions about 529 plans and prepaid tuition.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s Market Commentary for the first quarter of 2022, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s Market Commentary for the fourth quarter of 2021, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s latest Market Update, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer.

Many investors have large, concentrated stock positions within their portfolios. In this video, we’ll discuss the importance of customized portfolio solutions that can help to diversify concentrated stock holdings.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s Market Commentary for the third quarter of 2021, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer.

To reach financial independence consider these 7 top tips for effective investment planning. Explore our suggestions surrounding portfolio planning and preparation, finding experts, and monitoring performance.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s Market Commentary for the second quarter of 2021, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer.

In this video, learn why you should diversify globally to reduce overall risk, and understand the advantages of international portfolio allocation.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s Market Commentary for the second quarter of 2021, presented by Kieran Osborne, Chief Investment Officer.

Take a look at Mission Wealth’s 2021 First Quarter Market Commentary from our Chief Investment Officer Kieran Osborne.

What should you know about deflation? In this article, Brad Stark offers some important considerations when addressing the impact of deflation.

Listen to Mission Wealth Client Advisor Kristen Taylor discuss how Impact and Sustainable Investing work into a financial plan, with Adam Torres on the Mission Matters Podcast.

Endowments typically have significant allocations to “alternative strategies” which can play a role in diversification and long term portfolio growth.

The importance of having a long-term investment philosophy — combined with disciplined rebalancing — cannot be overstated.

If you a business owner, a financial advisor can ensure, accelerate, and improve your business success. Take a look at this article to learn more!

Mission Wealth’s social values portfolios create a basket of stocks that mimic the broader market and rank highly on a scorecard of environmental, social and corporate governance practices.

Another way of saying “risk management” is “wealth protection.” Life is full of risks – the key is to identify them ahead of time and make smart decisions.