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April 14, 2020
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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 […]

Article
April 14, 2020
Stop the Domino Effect

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 […]

Market Commentary
April 9, 2020
Market Update - Stock Ticker

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 […]

Article
April 8, 2020
Heart

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 […]

Article
April 7, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

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 […]

Market Commentary
April 7, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

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

Videos
April 3, 2020
Savant Wealth Management

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 […]