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QB to GM #1: The False Heroics of Stock PickingWhy Advisors Must Move Beyond the “Quarterback” Trap

I meet a lot of financial advisors. Many of them genuinely love investing. They love the markets, the research, the thrill of picking stocks, funds, and ETFs. But in my experience, many advisors may overestimate their ability.

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QB to GM #2: Building a Dynasty—The Advisor as General Manager

Winning consistently isn’t about being the star quarterback. You are unlikely to be Tom Brady. Nor is a star QB enough for consistent wins. It is about building a system—a culture that sustains success through process, depth, and discipline. 

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QB to GM #3: The Playbook for Transition: Three Practical Steps for Advisors to Become General Managers

We believe the intellectual case for shifting from quarterback to general manager is overwhelmingly strong. The emotional case, however, is another matter entirely. For many advisors, the transition feels like stepping off a cliff.

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Rearranging Deck Chairs: The Industry's Obsession with 60/40

A long-standing industry default, the 60/40 portfolio is less the product of regoros theory or innovation than a convenient historical shortcut – one that persists today largely due to inertia rather than evidence.

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Phil Wool reviews Jay Powell’s final FOMC meeting as Fed chair, where the widely expected decision to hold rates was overshadowed by Powell’s decision to remain on the Board of Governors. The commentary examines what that move may signal for Fed independence, the challenges facing incoming chair Kevin Warsh, and the growing divisions inside the FOMC as policymakers navigate inflation uncertainty, tariff pressures, and energy shocks.

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