by Michael Raidt | May 18, 2022 | Advisors, Personal Stories
Regular readers, or those who know me have probably heard I am originally from Louisville, Kentucky. I’m not shy when it comes to talking about my hometown. When you’re born and raised in Louisville, you’re indoctrinated into the tradition of The Kentucky Derby from a...
by Michael Raidt | Apr 13, 2022 | Personal Stories
My father is a third-generation home builder in Louisville. I remember weekend days as a young child going to “check the jobs” with my dad. I was always excited when the “check” required more than a drive by. This meant I was able to go onto a jobsite and witness...
by Michael Raidt | Mar 9, 2022 | Investing & Markets
I’d be wrong to write about the relatively trivial topics of investments, economics, and financial planning without first acknowledging the tragic set of circumstances playing out in Ukraine. As is the case with any war, it’s incredibly sad to see the loss of life...
by Michael Raidt | Feb 2, 2022 | Advisors, Personal Stories
It’s likely you’ve noticed or experienced what is going on in the market for new and used cars even if you are not looking for a vehicle. Have you passed by a dealership with near empty lots? Did you hear the news story from last Spring of the Kentucky Motor Speedway...
by Michael Raidt | Dec 29, 2021 | Financial Planning, Personal Stories
As we near the end of 2021 I’d like to start by wishing all our readers a very Happy New Year. It’s my hope you’ll find success in your resolutions, and that 2022 is good to you and your families. Around this time last year, I put together a Financial Advisor’s...