Brian Cochran, Financial Planner | CFP® | CKA®

  After a full year of lockdowns, it’s safe to say that most of us are ready to go back to pre-COVID life. With vaccines available and case count decreasing, the possibility of our economy opening back up in a safe way is closer than we think. But what does this mean for the market?…

Fear is a God-given instinct to protect ourselves from harm. However, like all good things, too much fear can cause us harm. When you’re afraid, you aren’t making good decisions. The fear around the stock market can often cause us to react emotionally, but in times of uncertainty, remember to think with your head, not…

Fritz Meyer, JMA’s most requested speaker, joined us for Education Day to offer his insights on the economy, the stock market and investment strategies. The stock market has hit new highs recently and has been trending positive since the election, but can we expect that to continue? Mr. Meyer revisits the 2000 bubble and compares…

Finny Kuruvilla, CIO of Eventide, joined us for Education Day to discuss the state of the pandemic, and to give insight and clarity into contradicting and confusing information. Dr. Kuruvilla discussed the vaccines that are available, how trials were conducted, and how confident we should feel in their efficacy. Dr. Kuruvilla also cautioned us against…

Brian’s sister, Bree Cochran, joined JMA for Education Day to discuss maintaining wellness during the pandemic, which has caused stress for many people for a myriad of reasons. Bree focuses on how we’re impacted by the food we eat, the sleep we get, how (and how often) we are active throughout the day, and how…