Check the background of investment professionals associated with this site on FINRA’s BrokerCheck
Fifty-Four Financial
As a full-service financial consulting firm, we offer clients an assortment of quality, non-proprietary investment choices.
LPL Financial
LPL has served as an enabling partner, supporting financial advisors in their goals of protecting client’s wealth.
Research
Stay informed on the things that could influence your financial picture the most. We offer research and articles.
Have a Question?
Our investment advisors would be happy to answer any questions you have about your financial situation.
Happening Now
Super Six Drives Solid Earnings Season | Weekly Market Commentary | March 4, 2024
After a slow start mired by messy bank results early on, corporate America picked up the pace and ended up delivering results well ahead of expectations. The “Super Six” was part of the story — the Magnificent Seven minus Tesla (TSLA) — but resilient profit margins are also noteworthy. Here we review fourth quarter earnings season and share some thoughts on the earnings outlook for 2024.
Buybacks Are Back | Weekly Market Commentary | February 26, 2024
After a brief lull in 2023, buyback activity appears to be back this year. A resilient U.S. economy, easing inflation pressures, and expectations for an eventual shift to interest rate cuts have given corporate America confidence to boost authorized share repurchases. These companies have a history of outperforming the broader market and tend to have more exposure to momentum, value, and growth factors. While buybacks also reduce share count and help support earnings growth and valuations, they can also help limit downside volatility during periods of selling pressure.
