During this Thanksgiving season, there is a plethora of topics which could be addressed at our tables as families and friends gather together: election results, the upcoming fiscal cliff or slope (depending on who you talk to), continued uncertainty in Europe, Black Friday game planning, napping, football, and more. While the coming months will be… Continue reading Trip to Nicaragua Teaches Valuable Lessons
Category: Anecdotes
A Post-Election Sports Demographics Analysis
From CLS Chief Strategist Scott Kubie… Losing political campaigns is tough regardless of the level of the office. I remember losing around a dozen high school elections and each one hurt in its own way. I remember supporting candidates in college and feeling the anguish when some of them lost. For candidates and supporters, it… Continue reading A Post-Election Sports Demographics Analysis
The Runner
Each year in October, hundreds of running teams from all over the Midwest gather to participate in the annual Market to Market relay. Teams of six to eight runners start the race in Omaha and run through 78 miles of trails, streets, gravel, sidewalks, and cornfields, eventually finishing in Lincoln. This year, several CLS employees… Continue reading The Runner
The Economy’s Gone to the Dogs
When you read my headline you may have thought you’d be reading about one of the Madoffs of our world, but I’m not quite brave enough to tackle that topic. The title is literal, although I’ve never quite understood why so many phrases refer to dogs with negative connotation. I’m a dog lover myself, and… Continue reading The Economy’s Gone to the Dogs
Inspired by Strength of the American University
I recently tried to quietly join a group taking a guided tour of the Lawn at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. I was swiftly detected by someone in the group, who noticed my business dress, Nebraska accent, and height; all of which made me distinct from the typical Virginia third grader. They let me… Continue reading Inspired by Strength of the American University
October McRip-Off
October is just around the corner. It’s the first full month of autumn, the first month of the last quarter, and oftentimes it sets us up for what we affectionately call the “Santa Claus rally.” There will be fund manager window dressing, arguments over the merits of gold, and even some AAPL stock put on investors’… Continue reading October McRip-Off
Kim Kardashian Holds the Key to S&P 500 Movement?
There are three kinds of lies in the world: lies, big lies, and statistics. During the first decade of my professional life, this was my mantra as a sportswriter. In a nutshell, it meant that one should always question statistics, because truthfully, numbers can be manipulated and distorted in many ways to try and prove… Continue reading Kim Kardashian Holds the Key to S&P 500 Movement?
CLS Hosts Annual President’s Council Conference
Last week was a busy one here at CLS as we hosted our annual President’s Council Conference. After months and months of preparation, we welcomed more than 60 advisors and several partners to our hometown of Omaha, NE, for the three-day event. President’s Council consists of the top 100 advisors doing business with CLS. To… Continue reading CLS Hosts Annual President’s Council Conference
The Sights and Sounds of Fall
My favorite time of the year is upon us. Never mind the promise of cooler weather, changing leaf colors, or carving pumpkins. I’m talking about the Razorbacks, Cornhuskers, Hawkeyes, and Sooners. The Cougars, Trojans, Utes and Fighting Irish (in no particular order, of course). The Big Ten (really twelve) and the Big Twelve (really ten).… Continue reading The Sights and Sounds of Fall
Treasure on the Streets of Chicago
Prior to my kids starting school, our family spent a long weekend in Chicago. There were many fun things to do and see, especially for kids ages six and nine. We went to the top of the John Hancock building, visited the Museum of Science and Industry and the Field Museum, spent the day on… Continue reading Treasure on the Streets of Chicago