Risk Management

With some foresight and critical thought, some risks that at first glance may seem unforeseen, can in fact be foreseen.

There are many types of risk: broad market risk, investment selection risk, interest rate risk, economic risk, credit or default risk, correlation risk, concentration risk, country specific risk, currency exchange risk … and personal liability risk. The identification, assessment, and prioritization of these risks are fundamentally important within any investment management strategy. Within our risk management process we analyze not only your investment portfolio risks, but also transferrable risks that can be catastrophic to your financial well-being. One needs to know where they are susceptible to these types of risks, and take action to mitigate those areas of exposure.

Epic Insights

Market Update – The Correlation Comparison: Years That Resemble 2024
Jan 17, 2025

Outsized returns, record highs on nearly a weekly cadence, and low volatility were three major themes of price action in 2024. The S&P 500 posted a total of 57 record highs, marking the fifth-highest number of new highs in a calendar year since 1950. Furthermore, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) averaged only 15.5 on a … Continue reading “Market Update – The Correlation Comparison: Years That Resemble 2024”

A Decision Not Made is Still a Decision
Jan 15, 2025

Investment inaction is played out in many ways, often silently, invisibly, and with potential consequence to an individual’s future financial security, especially when it comes to retirement planning. Let’s review some of the forms this takes.

Tax Efficiency in Retirement
Jan 13, 2025

Will you pay higher taxes in retirement? Do you have a 401(k) or a traditional IRA? If so, you will receive income from both after age 73. However, if you have saved and invested much of your life, you may also end up retiring at a higher marginal tax rate than your current one. Tax … Continue reading “Tax Efficiency in Retirement”

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