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Mean Median and Mode: How they equate to your finances today
Statistics Three statistics metrics that you likely remember from school are mean, median, and mode. Mean is the average value amongst...

Summit Puri
Mar 11, 20243 min read


Election Coverage 2024: Presidential Elections & Their Impact on Markets
How about some good news as it relates to your retirement and investment portfolio? It's 2024, and it's an election year! That might seem...

John-Mark Young
Mar 5, 20245 min read


Opportunity cost: An objective valuation and impact of your decisions
Did I make the right decision? In our day-to-day world, when we’re faced with decisions, there are two primary methods that our minds...

Summit Puri
Mar 4, 20244 min read


Investment strategies: Most common investment vehicles
What do you drive? I wish I could answer this question by saying I have that beautiful 67’ Shelby GT500 Mustang in my garage....

Summit Puri
Feb 26, 20246 min read


New Features Available in 2024 for 529’s and Roth IRA Rollovers
The new feature of the Secure Act 2.0 legislation allowing 529 plan account beneficiaries to roll over funds into their Roth IRA is now...

Andrew Young
Feb 26, 20242 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...

Jake Buckwalter
Feb 15, 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...

Summit Puri
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...

Nick Allen
Feb 8, 20243 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,...

Summit Puri
Feb 1, 20244 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...

Clay Reynolds
Feb 1, 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...

Summit Puri
Jan 25, 20243 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...

Summit Puri
Jan 19, 20246 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...

Summit Puri
Jan 12, 20244 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...

Clay Reynolds
Jan 11, 20243 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...

John-Mark Young
Jan 7, 20246 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...

Nick Allen
Dec 19, 20233 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,...

Kelly Kranstuber
Dec 19, 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...

John-Mark Young
Dec 9, 20234 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...

David Gearhart
Dec 7, 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...

David Gearhart
Nov 30, 20233 min read
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