Volatility, the Market and the Economy…

2018 has been an interesting year.  Ok, that is the polite way of saying it’s the kind of year that is a bit frustrating.  At the beginning of the year, I talked about inflation and rising interest rates being the biggest headwinds that the markets would need to...

Blue Dot Second Anniversary Open Letter

Two years ago I founded Blue Dot Wealth Management.  I wanted to create a different environment that was client centered and forward thinking.  It has been an exciting two years and, truthfully, has been the most fulfilling couple of years in my career.  Starting the...

What the Fiduciary Rule Means for Investors

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Change is constant,” and that couldn’t be truer especially when it comes to the financial services industry. The latest is the change to the fiduciary standard that is the result of the 2008 crisis. The updated fiduciary rule stipulates...