“Henssler Money Talks” hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, consider how artificial intelligence is transforming industries—and if the electric utility sector is next. As data centers power the future, utilities may see rising demand and revenue. Would investing in utilities be a strategic move or just market timing in disguise?
We explore what it really means to work with a financial adviser in retirement, going beyond investments to examine every aspect of your financial life. From rolling over your 401(k) to building a personalized plan that aligns with your goals and risk capacity, it’s a deep dive that compares to a financial root canal—but one that can set you up for long-term confidence and clarity.
We’re breaking down the price-to-earnings ratio—one of the most popular ways investors try to gauge if a stock is a good buy. Join hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, as they explain that P/E isn’t a silver bullet; interest rates, earnings growth, and market dynamics all play a big role in what that number really means.
Special guest Jacob Keen, CFA, Henssler’s Director of Investments, joins Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, to take a deep dive into Henssler’s portfolio strategy, explaining how diversification plays a crucial role in managing risk.
Investor demand for ETFs has skyrocketed, with over $10 trillion invested by the end of 2024. But what sets them apart from mutual funds? From lower costs to tax efficiency and trading flexibility, ETFs offer unique advantages that investors are taking notice of.
Imagine being relatively confident that when you need to sell your investments for liquidity, the market would be up! On “Henssler Money Talks,” Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, explain our Henssler Ten Year Rule strategy, which allows investors to stay invested in the market through thick and thin. By securing 10 years of liquidity in fixed-income investments, investors can avoid selling stocks at a loss and give their portfolio time to recover, thus waiting out a down market.
From AI to GameStop to marijuana stocks, thematic investing has driven some of the hottest market trends in the last five years—but are these themes still delivering? The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, look back at momentous investment fads, how they’ve performed, and what investors can learn from the hype cycles.
The “Henssler Money Talks” show hosts Nick Antonucci, CVA, CEPA, Director of Research, and Managing Associates K.C. Smith, CFP®, CEPA, and D.J. Barker, CWS®, discuss the market’s volatility. Despite only being down 5% from the all-time high, many investors want to pull back their equity exposure as emotions drive their decision-making. We’ll break down recency bias from the past two stellar market years and why short-term swings shouldn’t dictate long-term strategy. We look at how the Henssler Ten Year Rule helps in these market conditions and why investing in high-quality companies can make a difference.
Two out of three 401(k) participants have assets in a target-date fund, but many don’t fully understand how these “all-in-one” investments work. Before you set it and forget it, make sure your target-date fund aligns with your long-term plan.
Looking to defer capital gains taxes when selling an investment property? A 1031 exchange allows you to reinvest proceeds into another like-kind property—keeping more of your money working for you!
