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The Risks of a Concentrated Portfolio With Randy Porzel (Ep.55)

The Risks of a Concentrated Portfolio With Randy Porzel (Ep.55)

How do you manage concentrated stock portfolios? With the tech industry thriving, many investors are discovering that their portfolios are heavily reliant on a few major tech stocks, making it a challenging landscape to navigate.

Nicole Romito converses with her colleague Randy Porzel, CFP®, and RICP® from Private Vista. Together, they explore the intricacies of concentrated stock positions and their potential effects on your financial future. They discuss effective methods for assessing your stocks, examine strategies to mitigate overexposure, and share insights on how to maintain a robust financial plan.

Gain insight as this episode highlights: 

  • The risks of concentrated stock positions and their impact on your financial plan
  • Effective strategies for diversifying a portfolio and reducing risk
  • The unique benefits of strategic gifting and charitable donations using stock 
  • Tax considerations and how to leverage capital losses
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Randy Porzel’s financial services career began in 2006 as an intern and has worked his way up through every job at Private Vista. Randy has spent hours in meetings with clients, asking questions, and observing. He learned to recognize expectations, a client’s need for clarity, and how without it, there might exist an anxious future. It’s why Randy enjoys taking his clients through Private Vista’s planning process, using Private Vista’s tools that answer their questions and clear any uncertainty so that his clients can look forward to their idea of an enriched life.

Managing Financial Markets During The Elections With Jeremy Bell (Ep.53)

Managing Financial Markets During The Elections With Jeremy Bell (Ep.53)

As the U.S. elections approach, many investors find themselves questioning whether to adjust their portfolios in anticipation of potential market changes.

Nicole Romito is joined by Jeremy Bell, Chief Investment Officer for Conway Investment Research, to discuss the impact of US elections on financial markets and how to navigate the resulting volatility. With elections just weeks away, the conversation delves into whether you should adjust your portfolio in anticipation and explores if market performance favors one political party over another. 

Jeremy discusses: 

  • The importance of maintaining a long-term strategic investment plan regardless of election outcomes
  • Historical performance data showing the minimal impact of a political party on market returns
  • The role of the Federal Reserve and its recent actions in maintaining economic stability
  • Key economic indicators to watch and how they influence market predictions
  • And more

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About Our Guest: 

Jeremy is a Principal and Chief Investment Officer for Conway Investment Research, LLC. He joined the firm in 2011 and chairs Conway’s Investment Committee which establishes the firm investment philosophy and process and ultimately oversees the implementation of recommendations made to clients. In addition to leading Conway’s research effort, Jeremy’s primary responsibilities include capital markets research, asset allocation modeling, alternative investment manager due diligence, and management of key client relationships.