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Control What You Can Control

By all accounts, last year—2022—was a challenging year for investors, both for those seeking appreciation in equities and those wanting the relative stability of fixed income (bonds).  We saw interest rates rise at an unprecedented and unexpected rate…. Read More

Turning Lemons into Lemonade

As the old adage directs, when you are dealt lemons, make lemonade.  It’s time to be opportunistic. We all know it has been a volatile year in the markets.  As 2022 draws to a close, we are in the process… Read More

Student of the Market

  Student of the Market (October 2022)

When will the Bear Market End?

  As stocks and bonds continue to tumble a week after the Federal Reserve’s latest rate hike, investors are understandably asking how long this painful bear market will persist.

Can Midterm Elections Move Markets? 5 Charts to Watch

        In a year when soaring inflation, the war in Ukraine and a bear market have commanded headlines, the U.S. midterm elections risked becoming an afterthought. But now the election is coming back into focus…. Read More

Debunking Three Myths on Volatility

Most of our clients associate risk with market volatility, resulting in the loss of capital.  Such beliefs can often prompt clients to invest too conservatively, leading to the loss of buying power or outliving their resources.  Click below to… Read More

Navigating Retirement Savings during Volatile Markets

Volatility can be stressful, even for the most seasoned investors. Despite the anxiety you may be feeling, the success of your investment strategy often lies in your ability to weather the storm Rebounds are highly concentrated and can… Read More

10 Investment Themes for 2022

  At CAM, we have always believed that change brings opportunity.  The investment landscape will always look different because it is constantly evolving.  Yet, it may be just as rewarding for investors who are patient, focused, disciplined, and… Read More

2022 Global Outlook

  As we ushered in 2022, much of the investment community was already preparing for a ‘new normal’.  Most agree that we will likely never eradicate COVID.  Inflation may remain elevated for some time, as the Fed fears… Read More

2022 Financial Planning Outlook: 3 Trends and Implications

As we enter what may well be a period of transition, effective planning will become increasingly important. As highlighted in the attached piece from Schwab, one of our two recommended custodians, three planning trends will likely dominate the… Read More