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I sat down with Authority Magazine for a Q&A discussing my path to becoming a financial advisor and the top five things people should look for when choosing a financial professional to work with.

Check it out! https://medium.com/authority-magazine/brian-walsh-jr-of-walsh-nicholson-financial-group-5-things-to-look-for-when-hiring-a-financial-p-f2feb734e924

Brian Walsh Jr of Walsh & Nicholson Financial Group: 5 Things To Look For When Hiring a Financial P Find out their “team structure.” Find out if the advisor you first sit down with will primarily be the one overseeing your accounts or if…

The 2020 tax deadline was pushed to May 17th. Now is a great time to make sure you have your financial information in place to make the most out of tax season. Message me with any questions or set up a virtual meeting.

The equity markets have cooled off a bit over the last week as interest rates have risen slightly and inflation seems to be picking up. Equity markets were looking for an excuse to cool off a bit and they finally have one here. Keep in mind, pullbacks are an extremely normal part of investing and the back drop is still strong for equity markets in 2021.

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to underscore the importance of financial planning. I outlined why having a three-bucket strategy to weather short-term market volatility could be one of the most valuable lessons for investors moving forward.

Read more about this approach in The Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/articles/15-personal-finance-lessons-we-can-all-learn-from-the-year-of-covid-19-11611493201

The Wall Street Journal

15 Personal-Finance Lessons We Can All Learn From the Year of Covid-19 Among them: You really do have to plan for emergencies, and your personal-finance decisions don’t exist in a vacuum.

I am proud to be at the forefront of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) investing. We are in the beginning stages of the largest generational wealth transfer in history. As younger generations own this wealth they will re-invest those windfalls into stocks and funds that emphasize ESG metrics. It is very early innings for ESG. Message me to learn more.

If you suddenly found yourself out of work due to COVID-19, now is the best time to work with a Financial Planner to assess your retirement readiness. Check out my latest thoughts below.

Unemployment for Older Workers Surges During Pandemic The pandemic has hit older workers especially hard. Ways to prepare, plus strategies older workers can consider to stay afloat if they lose their job.

Do you have questions on how the election may impact your 401(k) or other investments? You can read my latest thoughts in this article by MONEY.

Trump vs. Biden: How the 2020 Election Results Will Affect the Stock Market Stick to your investing plan.

The utilities sector is outperforming the broader markets right now, and for good reason. Check out my latest thoughts in this Bloomberg article. Bloomberg

Utilities Return as the All-Weather Trade for Cautious Investors Move over, tech. Utilities are reclaiming their all-weather defensive role in the stock market.

“The initial round of stimulus is running low and we are seeing the effects of that right now. You are seeing furloughs turn into full unemployment numbers,” said Brian Walsh Jr., senior financial adviser at Walsh & Nicholson Financial Group."

Wall Street falls after surprise rise in jobless claims, stimulus impasse U.S. stocks dropped on Thursday as an unexpected rise in weekly jobless claims compounded fears of a stalling economic recovery, against the backdrop of dimming hopes for more fiscal aid before the election.

Are you saving for retirement or other type of goal? I was fortunate enough to contribute to this article by Bankrate.com on steps you can take to reach that milestone.

How To Set Savings Goals | Bankrate If you’re looking for help in becoming a better saver, here are six tips on how to set savings goals.

Do you think it's too late to plan or save for retirement? Think again. Retirement is expense driven, not asset driven. Read my most recent thoughts in this CNBC article.

‘Save early and save often’ is great advice, and here’s what to do if you got a late start Sometimes life gets in the way of your long-term goals, like saving for retirement. You can still take some steps to secure your future.