Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA®
Successful Succession Planning
Too many businesses stumble at the point of succession. Unspoken assumptions about who will take the helm of a company can lead to last-minute surprises and disappointments. Succession built on an unsteady foundation can create instability for everyone on a team. But when succession is planned carefully and handled as a collaboration between successor and…
Volatility Doesn’t Always Matter
Invest according to your savings goals and timeline, not the whims of the market. It’s natural to feel nervous about the future of your finances when the market is going through a period of volatility. Interest rate changes, stock price fluctuations, inflation, and other economic factors can all lead to feelings of uncertainty. What’s important…
Webinar: Principles and Perspectives During Market Volatility
Stock market volatility continues to accelerate in response to inflation, rising interest rates, and global growth concerns. Brian Cochran shares insights from the JMA Investment Committee and principles to apply during times of uncertainty in this market update webinar.
ABQ Connect: National Christian Foundation Study
Over the next 25 years, a tremendous transfer of wealth is expected to take place between generations within families and through donations to charities. The National Christian Foundation surveyed Christians to find out how they feel about this transfer of wealth and what guides their giving. Brian Cochran joins KLYT to discuss the results of…
Rate Hikes Produce Savings Opportunities
Why the Federal Reserve is raising interest rates, and three ways you can grow your wealth in this new economy. As expected, the Federal Reserve has announced that they will be increasing the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, or half a percent. This rate increase marks the single largest one-time interest increase in…