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Ryan Redfern

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April 2025 Market Commentary

April 2025 Market Commentary

The month of April brought continued volatility, largely driven by headlines – so much so that the fundamental and technical views of the market didn’t provide much helpful guidance. And while there is a lot of debate as to how the current economic situation (mostly...

Financial Planning for Life’s Rainy Days

Financial Planning for Life’s Rainy Days

We’ve all been there—suddenly hit with an unexpected expense that leaves us feeling financially vulnerable. Whether it’s a surprise medical bill, car repair, or home maintenance issue, these moments can leave you scrambling for a solution, all while feeling that...

A New Kind of Bear Market

A New Kind of Bear Market

The first thing to do while investing in the stock market (whether through mutual funds, ETFs or individual stocks), is to understand the current market environment. Then you must be able to adapt to those market conditions.  I believe we are currently seeing a bear...

March 2025 Market Commentary

March 2025 Market Commentary

The month of March gave us something we haven’t seen since 2022 – a 10% pullback in the S&P 500.  And while that can feel pretty brutal while it is happening, we’ve seen it recover about half of that drop already.  The question now is: Can the market return to new...

Planting the Seeds of Wealth This Spring

Planting the Seeds of Wealth This Spring

Hey there, friend! Grab a cup of tea and let's chat about something exciting - planting the seeds of wealth this spring.   Just like gardens, wealth grows with care. It takes time, patience, and regular tending to blossom into something beautiful. But you don’t have...

Recession or Just Relief?

Recession or Just Relief?

In 2023 and 2024, there was much talk of an impending economic recession in the financial media.   Most of it was just hot air, in my opinion.  The most widely used indicator of future economic activity is still the US Treasury Bond market, but there are many ways to...

February 2025 Market Commentary

February 2025 Market Commentary

The market volatility continues! After a positive January that recovered December losses, we’re now seeing another market pull-back that has the S&P 500 Index back below even for the month of February. But so far, this is all just in-line with what typical...

Should You Hire a Financial Planner or Ask AI?

Should You Hire a Financial Planner or Ask AI?

With the rapid popularity of AI tools, I’ve seen the whole spectrum of reactions from friends and clients: fascinated, excited, hopeful, fearful, terrified, elated - you name it. Personally, I think the most helpful approach while we are still in the mid-to-early...

The Age of Autonomous Cars is Upon Us

The Age of Autonomous Cars is Upon Us

A year or so ago when I was down in “The Valley,” as we highlanders call the Phoenix metro area, I saw several Waymo driverless taxis and said to myself, “I want to try that.” I was in Scottsdale recently and was surprised at the number of Waymo cars I saw. They were...

Financial Planning for Aging Parents: A Labor of Love

Financial Planning for Aging Parents: A Labor of Love

Today, we’re diving into a topic that touches so many lives: Financial Planning for Aging Parents.   I call it a Labor of Love because supporting our parents as they age is not just a financial responsibility—it’s a heartfelt commitment to their well-being.  Let’s...