WrapManager's Wealth Management Blog

Bob Doll, Chief Equity Strategist, focuses this week's commentary on the Federal Reserve and the timing of its actions. [+] Read More

Louis Navellier opines this week about how political distractions can be good for stocks and looks at the actions of central bankers. The S&P 500 declined a little (-1.07%) last week as nervous investors misinterpreted central bankers’ words rather than watching their actions – i.e., their continued pump-priming to boost economic growth. I oftentimes view these occasional pullbacks as new buying opportunities, especially for some companies that aggressively buy back their existing shares. And now, after a brief Memorial Day pause, the market will likely continue rising, based mostly on improving second quarter sales and earnings trends. Download Navellier's Full Commentary Here Get Free Research Reports on Navellier & Associates [+] Read More

Dr. David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist at JP Morgan, examines the improving consumer confidence in the United States and the recent economic progress that has been made. [+] Read More

Nuveen Asset Management's Bob Doll writes about the things that keep investors up at night, including unprecedented monetary reflation and interest rate suppression. "U.S. equities advanced again last week, with the S&P 500 increasing 2.1%.1 Global stocks are reaching new highs in this cycle and the U.S. market is at an all-time high. Bonds were hurt in the move, dragging credit down, while commodities fell slightly on weaker manufacturing data. The unrelenting equity rally and an environment without positive news about earnings and the economy is making many investors uncomfortable." Download Nuveen Asset Management's Full Commentary Here Get Free Research Reports on Nuveen Asset Management [+] Read More

Louis Navellier comments on the recent Federal Reserve comments that quantitative easing currently in place may end soon. [+] Read More

PBS FRONTLINE’s recent special about financial planning(1) in the retirement industry should be watched by anyone planning for or currently in retirement. It suggests that these investors need to take control of their financial futures by 1) ensuring their advisor acts as afiduciary and makes recommendations in accordance with the investor’s best interests, and 2) specifically knowing and understanding the fees associated with those recommendations. We couldn’t agree more. There is a difference between the responsibilities of a FINRA Registered Representative and a SEC Investment Advisor Representative. Although one could make the argument that both have to act prudently, it’s crucial to understand the difference in the roles as they could impact your long-term retirement goals. [+] Read More

"Slow growth and mediocre job creation have been common themes used to describe the U.S. economy in recent years, as both the labor market and broader economy failed to produce the snap-back rebound many expected following the deep recession seen in 2008 & 2009. Despite that lackluster growth, the unemployment rate has now fallen to 7 5% after peaking at 10% in October of 2009 a much faster decline than 7.5% 2009, expected, given average employment growth of less than 125,000 per month. [+] Read More

Richard Skeppstrom at Eagle Asset Management believes we are currently moving between investment eras. He also discusses events in the Eurozone as well as gold. [+] Read More

Nuveen's Bob Doll, Chief Equity Strategist, comments on his waiting for the self-reinforcing economic expansion to take hold. "Last week U.S. equities advanced as the S&P 500 increased by 1.3%.1 We have been amazed by the market’s ability to continue to rally in an environment in which sales growth has been anemic and earnings gains have been largely based on companies’ abilities to manage margins and utilize financial engineering." Download Nuveen Asset Management's Full Commentary Here Get Free Research Reports on Nuveen Asset Management [+] Read More