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From The President’s Chair: A Reflective Conversation on 2023 Achievements, Strategic Growth and a Peek Into 2024

By |2024-01-03T09:29:39-05:00January 3rd, 2024|JGUA In The News, The Blog @JGUA|

“I’m not sure that we’ve really stepped back in a long time … We did a lot this year, we got a lot accomplished. It’s incredibly impressive and exciting that we got to celebrate these milestones with our clients and our team. But I think we’re all thinking now, what can we do next?” [...]

Managing the Marathon: Balancing the Miles of Your Financial Portfolio

By |2023-12-21T09:48:04-05:00December 21st, 2023|Managing the Marathon, The Blog @JGUA|

Balanced running extends beyond sheer physical strength. It’s the art of harmonizing different aspects within running. For my mathematical enthusiasts, this all began with American exercise physiologist Jack Tupper Daniels and his formula to V.O2 max training. Jack’s findings tell us a 17:30 5k is the equivalent fitness to a 5:06 mile, along with various [...]

Exploring the Role of Cryptocurrencies in Modern Investment Strategies

By |2023-12-19T14:55:05-05:00December 19th, 2023|Investment Management, The Blog @JGUA|

The investment world is continuously evolving, and cryptocurrencies have emerged as a notable topic of interest. Digital currencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum are increasingly catching the eyes of investors, raising questions about their place in a well-rounded investment portfolio. This blog post explores the dynamics of cryptocurrencies as part of a diverse investment [...]

The New Investment Strategy That You Should Consider

By |2023-12-13T08:16:22-05:00December 12th, 2023|Investment Management, The Blog @JGUA|

Have you ever heard the phrase “What’s old is new again?”  Well, if you haven’t, now you have.  To be honest, titling this article in the spirit of what it is about would likely have you scroll right by it.  Two whole sentences in and I still have you wondering what the actual topic [...]

Holiday Budgeting: How to Spend Smart This Holiday Season

By |2023-12-11T10:16:25-05:00December 11th, 2023|The Blog @JGUA|

Holiday shopping can be stressful as prices are increasing, and it can be easy to overspend on gifts for family and friends. With the additional purchases of decorations, travel expenses, and holiday foods for the festive family get-together, it is important to put aside time to plan accordingly to help relieve some of the unwanted [...]

A Look at the Market – November 2023 Update

By |2023-12-06T14:14:55-05:00December 6th, 2023|The Blog @JGUA|

November was the best month for the stock markets since 2008. The S&P 500 equity index rallied 9% and the bond market did well too with the 10-year Treasury yield dropping from 4.91% to 4.35%. The best performing sector in the S&P 500 was the Finance sector. Regional banks have been under pressure as [...]

A Year-End Portfolio Review: Key Considerations for Portfolio Health in 2024

By |2023-12-04T13:49:30-05:00December 4th, 2023|Investment Management, The Blog @JGUA|

As we approach the close of another year, now is the perfect time to review your financial portfolio and make sure you are prepared for the potentially volatile market that the New Year will bring. This has become particularly important this year given all of the recent instability we have seen in the markets [...]

Is My Retirement a Failure If I Go Back to Work?

By |2023-11-09T14:56:24-05:00November 7th, 2023|Retirement, The Blog @JGUA|

For more than twenty years you meticulously planned for this transition. As your career developed, you put in the hard work and made significant contributions to your company. All the while, in the back of your mind you anticipated the day you would be able to retire. That day arrived with great excitement and [...]

A Look at the Market – October 2023 Update

By |2023-11-06T10:10:30-05:00November 6th, 2023|Investment Management, The Blog @JGUA|

October has historically been a poor month for equity investors with major stock market crashes in the Octobers of 1929, 1987 and 2008. This past October, the S&P 500 stock index fell by 2.8% weighed down by… The uncertainty that comes with a new Middle East war Political infighting even within singular parties as witnessed [...]

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