Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA®
Four Advisors
The title “financial advisor” is under scrutiny. It’s a confusing blanket term that does little to explain the intricacies of the industry, and regulators are trying to help consumers differentiate between the various business models and standards in financial services. Here are a few titles and a brief explanation of what they do, to help…
Good News/Bad News
How rising wages shook the market, and how to respond. We recently experienced a rapid stock market correction. This rush of volatility came after a year of unusually smooth market activity, and left investors wondering if they might need to change their investment strategy in response. The short answer for most investors is “No.” If…
Investors’ Best Approach to the New Year
Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner 2017 was a memorable year for investors. Markets around the world produced above average returns with limited volatility. US markets were exceptionally calm with positive returns every month of the year for the first time in history. The US economy is nearing a record for…
How Tax Reform May Impact You
Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner John Moore and I were in Washington, D.C. this week attending meetings with one of our favorite professional associations, Kingdom Advisors. One of the highlights was a legislative update with members of the executive branch staff. The timing was remarkable, as the legislative update occurred just hours after the…
Remembering Market Volatility
Written By Brian Cochran, CFP®, Certified Kingdom Advisor® Financial Planner Log into your investment accounts or pull out your last statement. Take a look at your total balance. How would you react if that number was 5% less? What about 10% less? We have experienced a rare-though not unprecedented-period of low volatility in markets. I…