Creating original content forces us to think constructively about an ever-changing economic landscape. We don’t regurgitate research reports. Instead, we publish our own perspectives. As a result, our clients know what we think and understand the “why” behind their investment strategies.
A one-page summary detailing our views on the financial markets and global economy. This is the meat on our investment menu. Our Perspectives & Outlook is always evolving to shed light on a constantly changing economic landscape. It shares our thoughts on the most significant economic trends and how those things may or may not affect investors. It’s a document we share at every client review meeting.
An email sent on the first business day of each month, our MMR highlights recent news and market events worth knowing about. If you keep up with the daily headlines and stock market movements, you’ll find out which of those things we consider most important. If you’ve got more important things to do and just want an easy-to-read synopsis of the latest financial matters, that’s why we write the MMR.
The Marks Group Minute is an ongoing video series where we discuss themes and topics that are affecting the stock market or global economy. In addition to timely topics, we also address characteristics of our firm that make Marks Group different from other financial advisors.
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The Marks Group Minute is an ongoing video series where we discuss themes and topics that are affecting the stock market or global economy. In addition to timely topics, we also address characteristics of our firm that make Marks Group different from other financial advisors.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see the latest videos right away.
Marks Group is fortunate to be one of only two local financial advisors who write monthly columns in the Business section of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Our columns focus on subjects we feel investors can benefit from and cover a variety of topics from global elections to personal finance. Our most recent columns have been archived below.
Pick a benchmark, any benchmark, for U.S. stocks. Now explain why you chose that one, how it's built, and why it accurately reflects the market. That suggestion is straightforward enough. The answers? Not nearly as simple.
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These days in financial news, politics grab all the headlines, the Fed gets all the credit and coronavirus takes all the blame. With those three subjects dominating the media, nobody seems to have much interest in earnings.
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The thing about historic news events is that they grab all the attention for themselves. Rioters storming the U.S. Capitol and a twice-impeached president have understandably been the focus of media — and our country — in the days since. But while the political theater plays out on center stage, less awareness is given to matters that, financially speaking, could prove more significant.
Pick a benchmark, any benchmark, for U.S. stocks. Now explain why you chose that one, how it's built, and why it accurately reflects the market. That suggestion is straightforward enough. The answers? Not nearly as simple.
https://marksgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/StarTribune_S-T-i-b-extended-copy.png115500Erica Lewerenzhttps://marksgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MGWM_Color_Logo-01.pngErica Lewerenz2021-03-20 20:36:322021-03-25 20:39:08Picking a stock benchmark that works for you
These days in financial news, politics grab all the headlines, the Fed gets all the credit and coronavirus takes all the blame. With those three subjects dominating the media, nobody seems to have much interest in earnings.
https://marksgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/StarTribune_S-T-i-b-extended-copy.png115500Erica Lewerenzhttps://marksgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/MGWM_Color_Logo-01.pngErica Lewerenz2021-02-20 20:39:152021-02-26 22:17:27It's easy to forget given other noise, but earnings still matter
The thing about historic news events is that they grab all the attention for themselves. Rioters storming the U.S. Capitol and a twice-impeached president have understandably been the focus of media — and our country — in the days since. But while the political theater plays out on center stage, less awareness is given to matters that, financially speaking, could prove more significant.
We know the transition into retirement comes with challenges and opportunities. Marks Group Senior Wealth Advisor Matt Arnold coordinates two events each quarter for our clients and their friends. One is a classroom style presentation designed to help you learn more about a financial topic (Estate planning, social security, health insurance, retirement withdrawal strategies, etc.). The second will be activity-based. That’s code for “fun.” Gardening tips from a horticulturist, swing lessons from a golf pro, cooking classes from a local chef are some of the ideas we’ve done or considered. All events are free. The idea is to learn a few things that may enhance your retirement and enjoy yourself while surrounded by like-minded people.
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We know the transition into retirement comes with challenges and opportunities. Marks Group Senior Wealth Advisor Matt Arnold coordinates two events each quarter for our clients and their friends. One is a classroom style presentation designed to help you learn more about a financial topic (Estate planning, social security, health insurance, retirement withdrawal strategies, etc.). The second will be activity-based. That’s code for “fun.” Gardening tips from a horticulturist, swing lessons from a golf pro, cooking classes from a local chef are some of the ideas we’ve done or considered. All events are free. The idea is to learn a few things that may enhance your retirement and enjoy yourself while surrounded by like-minded people.
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