Our Resources
Our clients enjoy access to a wealth of our continuously updated insights and educational resources. As a trusted, go-to voice in the industry, we also publish some of our findings and perspectives for everyone’s benefit. From articles to podcasts to videos, see our latest below.
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Investing
January 06, 2025
The Top Investing Questions for 2025
How low will rates go, how might the new administration’s policies affect the economy, and will the U.S. stock market continue its impressive climb? Explore the top investing questions for the year ahead and the potential implications for your portfolio.
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Investing
August 05, 2024
How to Assess Your Investment Risk Tolerance
In this episode of Focus Perspectives, Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan discusses how to determine the risk you’re willing to take to meet your financial goals.
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Investing
July 02, 2024
3 Keys to Building the Right Portfolio for You
In this session, Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine guides participants through the key factors to consider when building a personalized investment portfolio.
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Investing
July 01, 2024
Selecting Individual Stocks? 4 Questions to Consider
Picking stocks that will outperform the broader market has been an ambition of investors for years. But is that truly the best strategy for investors?
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Investing
June 11, 2024
Is Now the Time to Invest in India?
Forecasters predict India's GDP will double by 2031. Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan discusses whether to invest more in countries poised for greater economic growth.
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Investing
April 22, 2024
The Value of a Financial Advisor: How to Consider the Costs and Benefits
Here’s what individual investors should know when assessing the value of working with a financial advisor.
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Investing
January 31, 2024
The Science of Financial Success
In this interactive webinar, Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan, CFA, CFP® shared how Focus incorporates the power of diversification, thoughtful bond portfolio construction, alternative investments and other strategies to create personalized portfolios for every client.
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Investing
January 15, 2024
Top 10 Investment Lessons of 2023
Last year was full of unexpected events – from a regional banking crisis, to rising geopolitical risks, to skyrocketing mortgage rates – that ultimately led to a solid year for markets and a recession that never came.
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Investing
December 12, 2023
Is it a Good Time to Invest in Commodities?
Jared Kizer explores the potential benefits and disadvantages when investing in commodities and how they can open your portfolio to more sectors including energy, industrial metals, precious metals, livestock and grains.
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Next Gen
October 25, 2023
Why Focusing on the Long-Term is Smart Investing
Following the 2020 Covid-19 market crash and the 2022 inflation related market fall, equity investors can be forgiven for feeling a certain amount of apprehension regarding recent positive returns their portfolios have experienced. Most investors seem predisposed to focus on potential negative short-term outcomes rather than the broader overall positive long-term trends. It just seems to be human nature that a certain part of our brain is always waiting for the other shoe to drop.
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Investing
September 11, 2023
6 Steps to Plan for a Future Inheritance
Whether you’re expecting a life-changing inheritance or not expecting anything from your loved ones, conversations about this topic can be uncomfortable. Planning early makes it easier to navigate the important steps to ensure a transfer of wealth goes smoothly.
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Investing
September 05, 2023
Fixed-Income Investing in the Current Rate Environment
Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explores fixed income investing in the current rate environment and shares three reasons why it’s crucial to take additional maturity risk.
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Investing
August 15, 2023
An Overview of Term or Maturity Premium
Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explores the concept of the term premium and why it’s important in fixed income investing and overall portfolio allocation.
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Investing
August 08, 2023
Interval Funds Versus Mutual Funds
Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer shares what interval funds are, the liquidity distinctions between them and mutual funds and why these investments are gaining popularity.
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Investing
July 05, 2023
Is Diversification Still a Viable Investment Strategy?
Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan explores 50 years of quarterly returns and shares three reasons why we recommend diversification.
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Investing
June 26, 2023
High-Yield Dividend Paying Stocks
Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explains the basics of high-dividend paying stocks and shares why we don’t recommend exclusively investing in them.
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For Parents
May 31, 2023
Ensuring a Successful Family Legacy
The goal of this paper is to help you structure a successful and enduring legacy. Ensuring a Successful Family Legacy will frame the issues around your legacy, enable you to develop a plan and hire a team of advisors tailored to your needs.
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For Parents
May 07, 2023
Legacy Series: Threshold Questions For Familes
Threshold Questions will help you understand and frame the issues most important to you. This will enable you to work more effectively with your investment advisor to construct an asset allocation that works for you.
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Next Gen
April 03, 2023
Smart Saving Strategies for Millennials and Gen Z
Learn smart ways to save and grow your wealth in your 20s and 30s when you think you don’t have any money to put aside.
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Investing
March 22, 2023
Does Investing Internationally Still Make Sense?
Although risks abroad can be worrying, investing in foreign companies remains a key diversification strategy. Find out why having international investments in your portfolio is beneficial.
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Investing
February 21, 2023
Emphasizing Safety on the Bond Side of the Portfolio
Chief Investment Officer Kevin Grogan shares our philosophy on fixed income investing, why it’s important to deemphasize credit risk and a historical examination of taking such risks.
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Investing
February 08, 2023
The Arithmetic of Active Management
In this episode of Focus Weekly Perspectives, Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explores this idea, explains the two types of investors and shares the possible costs of active management.
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Investing
January 25, 2023
What is the Treasury Debt Ceiling?
In this episode of Focus Weekly Perspectives, Head of Investment Research Jared Kizer explains what the debt ceiling is, practical considerations and the potential impact of this important event.
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Family Life & Transitions
January 02, 2023
Ring in the New Year with a Fresh Look at Your Financial Plan
As you get started on your resolutions this year, don’t forget to flex your fiscal muscles and review your financial goals. Six smart strategies will help you plan for the best year yet.
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