People often ask me, “is now the right time to get into the market?” If I had a crystal ball that told me when to buy and when to sell, I probably would not be writing this piece! With the highest inflation numbers since the 1980s, concerns about an economy potentially in recession, and the most prolonged downturn in stocks since the Great Financial Crisis, there is no question that investors have been challenged this year. The good news is that there are always opportunities for long-term investors with the right plan. Whether you are an experienced investor, have recently come into cash, or are new to the financial markets, below I discuss some things to consider when asking if now is the right time to invest.

This week has been another extremely turbulent one in the stock market. While it is never comforting to see large, red numbers, volatility can be even more uncomfortable for recent retirees or those considering retirement. A colleague of mine recently told me that he has seen more of his clients retire in the last two years than in his first ten years of working at SWP. This got me thinking a lot about the notion of retirement. Retirement is a huge life event and adding volatile markets can compound the feeling of uncertainty. In this article, I will share some of the concepts we have been discussing with our clients.

Strategic Wealth Partners is proud to be listed in the Milwaukee Business Journal’s Investment Management Firms ranking. The list is ranked by firm assets under management from December 31, 2021. “We are so pleased to be included in this list of the largest investment advisors in the Milwaukee area. We first entered the Milwaukee market in 2018 because we saw tremendous potential to combine forces with some outstanding professionals,” says Principal and Co-Founder Neal Price. “Kathy Klein, Joe Thompson, and the entire Milwaukee team are best-in-class. We are excited to expand our presence and become the go-to firm for comprehensive wealth management services in the Milwaukee area.” “Our success comes from a solid and loyal client base who believes in our personalized solutions. Our work on behalf of our clients is far-reaching, but it all comes down to our unique process that is client focused, manages complexity, delivers simplicity, and guides our clients to their goals,” states Wealth Advisor Kathy Klein. Strategic Wealth Partners is an independently managed wealth management firm that has been partnering with clients since 2008 in Deerfield, IL, and since 2018 in Milwaukee, WI. For more information on services, please visit www.stratwealth.com.