by Michael Raidt | Jun 2, 2021 | Advisors, Financial Planning
If you live in the Midwest or parts of the South and East coast, you’d have to quite literally be living underground not to have seen, heard or read about the cicada brood X. The insects emerge from underground every 17 years to feed and mate over the final 6 weeks...
by Michael Raidt | Apr 28, 2021 | Financial Planning, Personal Stories
I’ve been very lucky to make great friends throughout my life. College teammates, professional colleagues, and neighbors to name a few. This past weekend I went on a golf trip with five of my best friends dating back to grade school and high school. We’ve been...
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...
