Cal Blethen, CFP®
Providing my clients with valuable information on market trends, investment topics and other interesting considerations is an important part of my practice. I invite you to explore the articles below and contact me to discuss any of these topics in more detail.
For the European Union, the economic impact of U.S. tariffs will depend on their level and duration. We investigate the implications of rapidly changing U.S. trade policies, and explore how the EU may respond.
Washington, D.C. policy decisions have been in the spotlight of late, but we think investors should not take their eyes off the results and clues coming from Q4 earnings season.
A valuation can help you improve operations today, as well as help you prepare for a future sale.
Economics is rife with self-correcting mechanisms, and we give our thoughts on how that dynamic is likely to play out in the relationship between the U.S. budget deficit and longer-term interest rates.
Tariffs can have many economic impacts, but we think investors should focus on the economic and political goals that are driving decision-making.
Explore the latest themes in responsible investing, growing opportunities in wind energy and blue tech, as well as practical tips for incorporating RI into annual planning.
Phishing and other types of fraud attempts increase in the months leading up to tax filing season. Know how to protect yourself and your wealth.
Global central banks this month have offered something for everyone from further interest rates hikes in Japan to rate cuts in Canada and Europe, while the Federal Reserve remained motionless.
After years of small-cap underperformance relative to large-cap counterparts, the tide looks to be turning. We look at why investors shouldn’t overlook this aspect of the 2025 equity outlook as small caps seem poised to return to form.
Understanding behavioral finance may be a strategy to help advance your business goals in our evolving financial landscape. Read more in this Investor’s Edge.