by Andrew Rabon on September 25, 2026.
Many people put off investing because they are afraid of buying at the wrong time. They worry the market will drop the moment they get in. So they wait. And while they wait, their money sits in cash doing very little. But what if you invested at the worst possible time, every single year?
by Andrew Rabon on July 10, 2026.
Right now, the ten largest companies in the S&P 500 make up close to 40% of the entire index, a level we haven't seen since the 1960s.
by Andrew Rabon on March 13, 2026.
How do you reconcile your head and your heart when the two seem at odds—especially when money is involved?
by Andrew Rabon on January 30, 2026.
When markets feel gloomy, and headlines grow louder, an advisor helps separate noise from reality
by Andrew Rabon on January 2, 2026.
Financial markets, news, social media, and even the church potluck are saturated with commentary. Intelligence and information are common; discipline is scarce.
by Andrew Rabon on October 31, 2025.
When it comes to investing, stories can be powerful. A good story can make people excited, confident, or even a little fearful — and those emotions can move the market just as much as company performance does. When that happens, people start buying or selling based on headlines and hype rather than what a company is actually worth.
by Andrew Rabon on October 17, 2025.
This past Sunday, October 12th, marked the third anniversary of the current bull market. Since its start in 2022, the market has surged 89%, well above historical averages. It’s the 27th bull market since 1872 and the 14th since 1950, and while past performance doesn’t guarantee future results, history suggests markets with this kind of...
by Randy Chalmers on July 19, 2024.
This is a summary of the article “3 Mistakes to Avoid When Preparing for the 2024 Election” by Samantha Lamas. During election years, individuals are particularly susceptible to cognitive biases, driven by the high stakes involved in potential outcomes. Uncertainty dominates, overwhelming rational thought processes. As the 2024 election approaches, it’s crucial to recognize and...
by Randy Chalmers on February 14, 2024.
Have you ever bought a stock “just because everyone else was”? Felt pressured to invest in a trendy new technology, even if you didn’t fully understand it? Welcome to the wild world of herd behavior in behavioral finance! Simply put, herd behavior is our tendency to mimic the actions of others, especially when faced with...
by Dave Conley on February 9, 2024.
As a seasoned financial planner with over three decades of experience in the industry, I've witnessed countless instances where investing common sense has clashed with our natural instincts. It's a fascinating paradox...