by Michael Raidt | Mar 24, 2021 | Investing & Markets, Investment Management
March 23, 2020 marked the low point of the pandemic induced market crash. On that day, the S&P 500 reached a low of 2,192 before closing at 2,237. This marked a nearly 34% decline from a then record high set just weeks earlier on February 19, 2020. To put this...
by Michael Raidt | Feb 17, 2021 | Financial Planning
Have you ever tried to bake a cake without a list of ingredients? Would be pretty difficult to end up with something edible right? Whether you’re baking, building or putting together a financial plan, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what your inputs...
by Michael Raidt | Jan 13, 2021 | Effective Decision Making, Financial Planning
Happy New Year! 2020 was obviously tough on so many of us. Here’s to hoping you’re able to find some positive moments to reflect on over the last year, and that 2021 brings you health and happiness. Like so many people this time of year, I have decided to try my...
by Michael Raidt | Dec 9, 2020 | Financial Planning
A Financial Advisors Holiday Wish List The past couple weeks around the Raidt household have included lots of holiday prep. Decorating our Christmas tree, baking cookies, shopping – the usual stuff. My three-year-old daughter is grasping the idea of Christmas and...
by Michael Raidt | Nov 4, 2020 | Financial Planning, Personal Stories, Uncategorized
Very few things represent childhood to me more than Halloween. I mean what is better than dressing up as your favorite movie character or creating a spooky costume to run the neighborhood accumulating copious amounts of free candy! I remember fondly my peak years of...
