When life takes a left turn - and time and knowledge are in short supply - who’s in charge of your big picture? A case study in what it looks like to be a member of the Wambolt family.

In a bull market that has surpassed 10-year expectations, stocks ended Q2 2019 in the best shape since 1997. This performance is despite expected Fed rate cut and continuing trade animosity between the U.S. and China. The S&P 500 climbed to new highs of 17% in the first half of 2019. The Dow Jones Industrial Average trailed...

All investments carry risk. It pays to be choosy and mix up your holdings in a diversified portfolio.   All investments carry risk. Exposure to loss, and an investor’s appetite for taking chances, influence investment behavior and the design of your investment portfolio. While some investors thrive when the stakes are high, most investors are...

Bitcoin, the most popular cryptocurrency in the world, jumped to a four-month high through April 2, briefly breaching $5,000 on the Bitstamp exchange. The 15% climb puts Bitcoin above its lowest selling price of $3,400 in December of 2018 but a far cry below its trading high of $19,783.06 in December of 2017. The jump...

When it comes to charity, many Americans have been able to “give ‘til it hurts” — knowing the pain would be only temporary. Barry Bridges for Bankrate writes taxpayers could write off the donations on their next tax return. However, changes ushered in by the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act could make the process less comfortable....

It’s tax season and many taxpayers and CPAs, including our own John Seevers and his team, are working overtime to answer client questions before tying up and turning in their 2018 tax returns. This year was more challenging than most with new and revised tax laws taking effect for the first time. The IRS is...

Join us in welcoming seasoned financial management advisor Kelly Fraser to the team! Wambolt & Associates is pleased to announce that Kelly Fraser has joined the advisory team as a Senior Wealth Management Advisor. Kelly has over 18 years of investment advising experience serving clients in the financial services industry. She has a strong portfolio...

The Federal Reserve hit pause on rate hikes in January. Consumers adjusted their inflationary expectations in February. Will this change in course continue?  The Fed hit the pause button in January in their steady march to increase rates. With inflation remaining near the Fed’s 2 percent goal, the Fed indicated the case for raising rates was...

With the market entering bear territory in 2018 and a projected economic slowdown in 2019, the new year might bring some unwelcome challenges to freelancers and independent contractors, who rely on project-based work to pay the bills. In a bear market, falling stock prices and pessimism can create fear, causing financial ripples throughout the free...

Over the last 30 years, Greg has met with clients and their families countless times, preparing them for change, outlining potential options, and helping guide sound financial decisions. This dedication has grown the firm to what it is today, a dynamic, innovative and forward-looking wealth management firm inextricably linked to the goals of its clients....