Joe Shearer, CPFA

That brings us to an interesting market story unfolding this week. While most financial news has been focused on oil prices, another market has been quietly moving in a way that could eventually affect the cost of the food we eat.

Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.   If you've checked your retirement portfolio lately, you've likely noticed some unsettling red numbers in your technology holdings. Software stocks are experiencing significant selling pressure, with the S&P North American Technology Software Index down roughly 18% this year. For many retirees and near-retirees who hold tech-heavy index funds, this volatility can feel unnerving. But before you reach for...

Joe Shearrer, CPFA® is Vice President and Wealth Advisor at Fervent Wealth Management.   This winter has been anything but predictable. In our area, temperatures have swung from the 70s one day to brisk 30s the next, reminding us how quickly conditions can change. Financial markets have shown similar swings recently, keeping investors alert even as overall trends remain intact.   After beginning the year at near record levels, U.S. stock markets have begun to move with greater caution. Major...