Brock Williamson, CFP®
The Wisdom of Ignorance
It may seem like a misnomer to discuss the wisdom of being ignorant. Ignorance, defined as a lack of knowledge or information, is not...
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Brock Williamson, CFP®
Nov 10, 20212 min read
Increasing Inflation
Recent data has shown that inflation is alive and well. However, the extent to which inflation will subsist, both in terms of severity...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Oct 5, 20210 min read
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Oct 5, 20212 min read
Climbing a Wall of Worry
It is often said that stock markets climb a wall of worry. This makes sense since historically the market has gone up and there always...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Sep 13, 20212 min read
Creating a Virtuous Cycle
There are many concerns today that can significantly affect our thoughts, actions and quality of life. Fires out west. A devastating...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Sep 11, 20213 min read
Bull Market Concerns and Having Appropriate Protection
I married Tyra 20 years ago. We spent our honeymoon on the island of Maui. This summer to celebrate 20 years together, we went back to...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Jul 19, 20213 min read
2021 Mid-Year Thoughts on the Markets and Economy
If there is one constant with investing it is that there is always something to worry about. In other words, there are always concerning...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Jul 19, 20212 min read
The Peril of Fashion & Investment Fads
Fads go in and out of style quickly and regularly. They always have and they always will. My fifteen-year-old teenage daughter started...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Jun 9, 20212 min read
Mindful Decision Making
Recently we have been seeing a lot of headlines about how expensive the market is and predictions that it is about to fall significantly....
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Jun 9, 20212 min read
Improving Your Investment Skill
Portfolio returns and achieving financial goals are largely a function of two inputs: investor skill and luck. Oftentimes, those inputs...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Mar 23, 20210 min read
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Feb 11, 20212 min read
Political Presumptions
Now that Democrats are in power, many investors are concerned about how the market may respond to the potential for increased taxes and...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Jan 25, 20210 min read
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Jan 25, 20212 min read
A Persistent Forecast for 2021
Persistent (def) - continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period Wall Street forecasts lack persistence. Their shelf life may...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Dec 9, 20203 min read
Prospective Hindsight & Limits of Foresight
The next twelve months may be an especially interesting time. There is hope, but there is still much unknown. Let’s mind travel to...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Nov 6, 20200 min read
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Nov 6, 20202 min read
Intentional Gratitude
Tis the season of gratitude. Thanksgiving is perhaps one of the most under-appreciated holidays, but most needed. Given the year we have...
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Oct 14, 20200 min read
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Sep 18, 20200 min read
Brock Williamson, CFP®
Sep 17, 20202 min read
Investments & the 2020 Election
We are all about to get bombarded with political advertisements and news this fall during the election season. Here are 5 critical points...
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