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Are you mourning and longing for life “pre COVID-19”? We certainly can’t control the current crisis, but we can help ourselves and those around us to move through the stages of grief. Savant’s Chief Communications and Culture Officer LaVonne Brown provides some perspective. I recently read an article from Harvard Business Review that completely validated many of […]
New COVID-19 cases have showed signs of initial peaks in some developed nations supporting recent stability in equity and credit markets. Discover more in our weekly Guide to the Coronavirus Crisis. Download our 4-14-2020 Coronavirus Crisis Chart Pack
If you’re thinking about reducing your exposure to stocks during a bear market, here are four questions to consider from financial advisor Brent Lindell. The last seven weeks have obviously been tumultuous for the stock market (would gut-wrenching be a better word?). Is it over? Are we coming close to the end of this awful […]
March experienced large swings across asset classes as markets entered the ominous beginning of the bear market. Global stocks fell (‐14.4%) as fear of the coronavirus blasted headlines. Both U.S. small value (‐26.0%) and international small value (‐19.1%) plummeted. Bonds attempted to steady markets as short‐term (+0.8%) came in positive for the month. Alternatives were […]
As a Savant client or friend, you’re invited to join an exclusive live webinar with Randal Quarles of the Federal Reserve Board about the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on markets, the economy, and business. UPDATE: This live event is over but you can access the “Navigating COVID-19: The Federal Reserve, Macroeconomic Forces, and Your Business” […]
Given the recent stock market decline, now may be an opportune time to take advantage of discounted gifting strategies. Dominick Parillo describes a few wealth transfer strategies you may want to consider. Given the recent stock market decline due to the economic uncertainty over the outbreak and spread of COVID-19, now may be an opportune […]
With many of us working from home due to the COVID-19 virus, now may be the perfect time to get your financial affairs in order. Dominick Parillo shares a few easy things we can all do that won’t require a ton of effort.
In our next town-hall, our panel will cover the latest information on COVID-19, the state of the market, and address frequently asked questions surrounding this unprecedented time. New this month, we’re allowing even more time for live Q&A. Panel of speakers: Brent Brodeski, Chief Executive Officer Dr. Brian Knabe, Financial Advisor and Practicing Physician Phil […]
COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the globe, but capital markets have shown signs of resiliency in this week’s update. Savant’s Investment Research team digs into the details with charts to provide perspective. Download our 4-7-2020 Coronavirus Crisis Chart Pack
In this video, Savant CEO Brent Brodeski shares his insights about how the current crisis affects our sense of wellbeing in five different areas – career, social, financial, physical, and community. During this time of uncertainty, our wellbeing is being attacked on multiple fronts with unprecedented intensity. Given the realities of social distancing, the disruption […]
The CARES Act is nearly 1,000 pages long and full of provisions that affect small businesses. This white paper is an attempt to help you, the small business owner, navigate these waters.
If you’ve been able to remain in a comfortable financial position amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be wondering if and how the newly passed CARES Act legislation may impact you. Financial advisor J. Peter Doyle reviews some strategies. The COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting CARES Act legislation have changed life as we know it […]