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Q2 2025 Quarterly Update

IN REVIEW: 2025 Q2   There was no shortage of fireworks this quarter. Q2 marked the fastest recovery from a 15%+ drawdown in the history of the S&P 500 -...

DePaolo & May July 10, 2025

Increasing Probabilities for Stagflation: 5 Signs to Watch

  What is stagflation, and why does it matter?   In simple terms, stagflation is when the economy slows down and inflation stays high at the same time. That’s unusual—typically,...

Dane May July 2, 2025

Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill”: Where Things Stand

  Congress is in a race to finalize Trump's Big Beautiful Bill and send it to his desk for signature before the July 4th recess.   Many of the bill's...

DePaolo & May June 25, 2025

The Orphaned 401(k): Why It’s Time to Bring Your Retirement Back Under One Roof

  Whether you're still working or already retired, there’s a good chance you have an old 401(k) account lingering somewhere from a past job. We call these “orphaned” 401(k)s—accounts that...

DePaolo & May June 3, 2025

The Modern Mini-Family Office: A Smarter Way to Manage Wealth

  When most people hear “family office,” they picture a full-time team managing the personal finances, investments, tax strategies, and legacy planning of a billionaire family. And while that image...

DePaolo & May June 3, 2025

Just Bought a New Home? Here’s the Financial Checklist Most People Miss After Moving

  Congratulations—you made the move! Whether it was an upgrade, a downsize, or a relocation, the dust is (mostly) settled and the boxes are (hopefully) unpacked. But while the transaction...

DePaolo & May May 29, 2025

Trump’s Nuclear Pivot: A New Era for Energy and Investment

  In a move to reshape America's energy landscape, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders aimed at revitalizing the U.S. nuclear industry. These directives not only...

DePaolo & May May 28, 2025

The Debt Refinancing Wall Ahead: What the Next Few Years Mean for Investors

  As we move through 2025 and beyond, headlines continue to highlight a key theme that has quietly been building since the low-rate era of 2020–2021: debt refinancing. Both the...

DePaolo & May May 21, 2025

Understanding Equity Compensation: ESPPs & RSUs

    Equity compensation can be a powerful tool for building long-term wealth—but it comes with complexities that require thoughtful planning. Two of the most common forms of equity compensation...

DePaolo & May May 19, 2025

Q1 2025 Quarterly Update

IN REVIEW: 2025 Q1   With Trump’s policy agenda taking the main stage this quarter, our US Resilience theme is being tested. Investors attempted to digest a mix of positive...

DePaolo & May April 6, 2025

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