By: Faith Doyle, MBA, CFP ® Financial Advisor Associate at Webb Investment Services, Inc. The Case for Diversification and staying the course With all the headlines of the COVID-19 virus in the US and around the world, mixed in with responding global market volatility and upcoming presidential election, it’s easy to get caught up in the ground swell of panic … Read More
Fed Surprises with Rate Cut
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) opted for an unscheduled, 50-basis-point rate cut on Tuesday, bringing the target range for the federal funds rate (the overnight lending rate) to 1.00-1.25%. The FOMC cited evolving risks to economic activity posed by the coronavirus, explains Raymond James Chief Economist Scott Brown. While economic fundamentals remain solid, the FOMC will continue to monitor … Read More
Coronavirus Concerns Startle Markets
Chances are that you, like us, have been following the coronavirus updates and its potential impact on Americans. You may have seen that the equity markets have been skittish throughout the week, and the latest news about the first case in California that does not have a clear point of origination continued the trend, explained Raymond James Healthcare Policy Analyst … Read More
2020 Outlook
By: Faith Doyle, MBA, CFP® Financial Advisor Associate at Webb Investment Services, Inc. What a ride it has been! This time last year we were dealing with many uncertainties; a full-on trade war with China, a government shutdown, interest rates on the rise due to Fed tightening, and worries of a broken credit market1. That was a lot to wash … Read More
The Power of Your Posse
Laura had an article published in the January 2020 edition of Capital at Play. Check it out. See full edition in the link or read the article below. Enjoy. The Power of Your Posse: How & Why You Should Build Up Your Professional Girl Gang As a businesswoman, there are a range of resources within your reach, from professional development … Read More
Perm-anent Impact: What an ’80s Home Perm Can Teach Us About the Value of a Financial Advisor
By Faith Doyle, MBA, Financial Advisor at Webb Investment Services Ladies, do you remember the 1980s? The decade of glitter, glitz, and Tab, of pop music, loud fashion, and, perhaps most iconically, big hair? When it came to hair in the ‘80s, the bigger, the better, and many women lacking that vivacious volume chose to plump their locks with perms. … Read More
What the Little Black Dress and Value Investing Have in Common
September 24, 2019 Written by: Laura Webb, CFP® Anyone that knows me knows that the color I wear most frequently is black. Yes, my closet is a sea of black with a smattering of other colors. Same with my shoes – mostly black with a variety of heel sizes and styles. There are so many reasons why black is my … Read More
A Plan for All Seasons Fall 2019
TIE UP LOSE ENDS WITH A BOW After a successful year, it’s great to relax a bit and enjoy the holiday season. But you also want to finish strong. It’s a good idea to work with your advisor to identify opportunities for tax-deferred growth, as well as tax-advantaged investment and charitable giving options, as the year comes to a close. … Read More
Risk Management for Your Portfolio: Are You a GaGa or Kate? Why You Shouldn’t Track to the S&P and The Case for Diversification
August 20, 2019 By Faith Doyle, MBA Trying to track to the S&P is like trying to mirror your wardrobe to keep up with Lady GaGa…It’s risky. The rewards can be great, but sometimes you find yourself wearing a meat dress, and that’s just uncomfortable for everyone. You may feel great after the highs, but the lows can be hard … Read More
A Plan For All Seasons Summer 2019
CLEAR SKIES AND CLEARLY DEFINED GOALS The beaches are filling up and the days are getting longer, giving you space to take a breath, reflect on your progress and set new goals. You’ll also want to take stock of any recent life changes that may affect your estate plan, benefits and insurance and adjust as needed SUMMER 2019 MARKET … Read More