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Jake Buckwalter
Feb 15, 20243 min read
Roth Conversions and if they are a good option for you
As the calendar turns over, it is an excellent time to review your current tax situation and see if there are tax strategies that you can...
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Summit Puri
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Artificial intelligence in Investing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot-button topic and has been for many years now. At the 2024 CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las...
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Nick Allen
Feb 8, 20243 min read
Making Up for Lost Time – Funding an IRA for 2023
Each year, as we turn our calendars to January, we brace for the inevitable change that comes with a new year. The IRS has been on a tear...
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Summit Puri
Feb 1, 20244 min read
Investing Metrics: Key Metrics Continued
This week, we continue our journey of navigating financial metrics. Some believe there is a secret sauce to investing, or better yet,...
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Clay Reynolds
Feb 1, 20243 min read
Rule 72(t): Withdraw early from your retirement account without a penalty
What is rule 72(t)? Rule 72(t) refers to a section of the Internal Revenue Code that gives parameters to follow to make early withdrawals...
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Summit Puri
Jan 25, 20243 min read
Investing Metrics, Key Risk Metrics
In this week’s edition of the Investment Corner, we explore a few key risk metrics. The correlation coefficient and performance formula...
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Summit Puri
Jan 19, 20246 min read
Asset Classes: Understanding your investments
Asset Classes Asset Classes, are they like Pilates at 9 am on Thursday? For those of you who have a background in science, like me, the...
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Summit Puri
Jan 12, 20244 min read
Investment Corner - The Psychology of Saving & Investing
Welcome Thank you, and welcome to the first installment of Whitaker-Myers Wealth Manager’s Investment Corner. We hope you find this...
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Clay Reynolds
Jan 11, 20243 min read
Investing: Simple Not Easy
Warren Buffet, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, has referred to investing as “simple but not easy.” What makes it so simple is...
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John-Mark Young
Jan 7, 20246 min read
How to Navigate a Bull Market: Lessons Learned from 2023's Exceptional Returns
2023 marked an inflection point for markets with strong gains across both stocks and bonds. The S&P 500, Dow, and Nasdaq generated...
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Nick Allen
Dec 19, 20233 min read
Putting a Premium on Trust
A recent Vanguard study identified the importance of trust between clients and their financial advisors. In this article, we will discuss...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Dec 19, 20234 min read
Are you 59 ½ or Older and Still Working?
An In-Service Rollover Might Be Right for You Suppose you ever left an employer with a retirement plan you contributed to. In that case,...
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John-Mark Young
Dec 9, 20234 min read
Seasonal Patterns: What Do They Mean? Santa Claus Rally, January Effect and Sell in May and Go Away
The Santa Claus Rally sounds great, right?! The Jolly Saint Nick comes to town, bringing little Johnny a nice new toy and simultaneously...
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David Gearhart
Dec 7, 20233 min read
What Should I Consider Before the End of the Year?
As the end of the year approaches, there is no better time to analyze your finances to ensure you have maximized your accounts for the...
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David Gearhart
Nov 30, 20233 min read
Intrinsic Value vs. Market Value – What Do They Mean?
The concepts behind finance and investing can be very complex to most people. Often, looking at your portfolio can prove challenging to...
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Jake Buckwalter
Nov 30, 20233 min read
What successful retirees do
Being in the industry of helping everyday people save and plan for retirement has provided insight into what it takes to be successful...
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John-Mark Young
Nov 21, 20235 min read
Why Investors Can Be Thankful After a Volatile Year
Psalm 100:4 - Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For those who live or...
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Stephen Armstrong
Nov 16, 20232 min read
What Is A Brokerage Account?
A brokerage account is a “non-retirement” account with no contribution limits, no income limits, and no penalty for taking money out...
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Drew Hodgson
Nov 9, 20234 min read
How to Choose Your Financial Advisor
What should you be looking for when searching for a Financial Advisor? Dave recommends that you ask the following when getting to know a...
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Kelly Kranstuber
Nov 2, 20235 min read
Commonly Used Investing Terms That All Investors Should Know
Investing Terminology Overview Getting started with investing can be intimidating for many people simply because they do not understand...
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