May 29th, 202411:00 a.m Central Time
May 29th, 2024 | 11:00 a.m Central Time
Virtual
Fifty Years, Three Bear Markets: Some Investing Lessons from History
Since 1973, the U.S. stock market has dramatically declined on three different occasions. Discover how despite these setbacks, domestic companies have bounced back and continued to grow their dividend earnings strongly over time.
In the last five decades, the U.S. stock market has weathered through three significant declines. In this session, the team will take a deep dive into why this happens, the impact of these fluctuations and why it’s best to stay the course on your investing journey
This session explores:
- The causes of dramatic declines in the stock market
- How these drops have impacted the S&P 500
- Some reasons why earnings have bounced back so robustly
- Why there is no reason to panic, even in the most volatile markets
- And key takeaways
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Featured Speakers
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Erik J. Christman, CFP®, CPA and Patrick J. Walsh, CFP®
Erik Christman and Patrick Walsh are wealth advisors in Focus’s Cincinnati office and have worked together providing advice to clients for nearly 15 years. Clients can count on them to be providing clarity, confidence and being a catalyst to get things done. This straightforward approach, coupled with a data-driven planning process and investment philosophy, allows Erik and Pat to coach clients through good and bad markets to make sure they have actionable strategies to reach their goals.
Other Upcoming Events
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May 17th, 2023 | 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Central
Retirement: Beyond the Financials
8182 Maryland Ave., Suite 500, St. Louis, MO 63105
Fifth floor Education CenterWhile you have been working hard to achieve your monetary goals to live a full retirement, have you considered the emotional challenges you may face when transitioning into this next phase of life?
During our live, in-person event, speaker, coach, consultant, featured guest and co-author Alan Spector explores the importance life planning plays in financial preparation.
Enjoy a light dinner while Alan shares strategies to tackle the obstacles that may hinder you from enjoying a fulfilling retirement, including:
- Ten key elements of a fulfilling retirement
- A guide to creating a personalized retirement life plan
- Suggestions for initiating crucial conversations with those closest to you about retirement plans
- A framework for deciding when to retire
- How and why you may want to “practice retirement” while still working
As a special gift, each participant will receive a copy of Alan Spector’s “Your Retirement Quest” book and workbook.
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July 20th, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. Central
Virtual
Preventing Identify Theft: How to Defend Your Finances
As so much of our personal information is available digitally, the threat of identity theft is present in almost all facets of our lives, and the need to take the proper precautions is crucial when it comes to our finances. Once your personal data is compromised, the emotional and financial hardships that result may take several months or years to correct. In this interactive webinar, join Focus’s Chief Planning Officer, Jeffrey Levine, who will share insights on what to consider when protecting yourself financially from identity theft.
You’ll learn strategies to fend off common identity theft tactics, including:- Establishing credit in your name
- Filing a fraudulent tax return on your behalf
- Compromising your online accounts
- Engaging in other malicious activities
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September 24th, 2024 | 11:30 a.m. Central
Virtual
Social Security: 5 Things Every Married Couple Should Know
When planning for Social Security benefits, married couples have many choices to make. How do you determine who should claim what benefit when? And how do you plan for the amount you’ll ultimately receive?
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May 29th, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual
Simplifying Capital Gains: What Every Investor Should Know
In this session, Focus Partners’ Chief Planning Officer Jeffrey Levine will break down the basics of capital gains taxation in a clear, approachable way—and set the stage for more advanced strategies in a future session
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June 18th, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual
Springboard to New Adventures: Off the Radar Travel Trends & Hidden Gems for 2025
Join Focus Partners Wealth Lifestyle Services and Springboard Travel where we’ll share our perspectives on the latest travel trends and provide tips for planning your vacation in 2025 and beyond.
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August 7th, 2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Virtual
Safeguarding Your Identity and Data in the Digital Marketplace
In today’s digital world, your personal information is more valuable than ever. But how much of your data is truly within your control? Join Focus Partners Wealth Lifestyle Services and Regal Credit as we explore the growing concerns around data privacy and identity protection in the digital marketplace.