Complacency, Lunacy, and the Cure for Both

Various asset types in a shopping cart. An ideal investment that diversifies every assets in a portfolio to minimize unsystematic risk as low as possible. Asset allocation and diversification concept.

Content provided by Grant Engelbart, CFA, CAIA, CLS Portfolio Manager Volatility is at its lowest levels in decades, consumers are feeling confident, unemployment continues to fall, and markets continue to grind higher. This type of environment can be great for investors, but it can also be dangerous. The lull can create complacency and encourage excessive… Continue reading Complacency, Lunacy, and the Cure for Both

The Best of Berkshire

Content provided by Kostya Etus, CFA, CLS Portfolio Manager May is a momentous month for Omaha. Value investors from around the world make a pilgrimage to see the “Oracle of Omaha,” Warren Buffett, and his partner in crime, Charlie Munger, and to hear their words of wisdom at the annual Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders’ Meeting. It… Continue reading The Best of Berkshire

Higher Calling: John Plaza, Securities America Advisors

CLS sits down with financial advisor John Plaza, Securities America Advisors, where he talks about how essential it is to know your client’s personality, needs, desires, and pressure points when working towards building a successful relationship.

CLS Answers Your Questions

Content provided by Case Eichenberger, CIMA, Client Portfolio Manager I’ve received a few thoughtful questions from advisors this week, and I’d like to address them as I believe they may be on the minds of many CLS clients. How will President Donald Trump’s tax plan affect the economy and how are we positioning portfolios? The… Continue reading CLS Answers Your Questions