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Staying Steady and Looking Ahead to 2025

30 Dec 2024 by: CCMI 

With market, economic, and political concerns like those experienced in 2024, it’s common for investors to let emotions guide their portfolio and financial planning decisions. However, as the year draws to a close, what we’ve witnessed looks different than what many anticipated. The S&P 500 is near record levels, inflation may be easing, the economy is growing steadily, and the Fed is beginning to cut interest rates. We’ve often observed how emotional reactions affect long-term outcomes, a steady reminder highlighting the importance of prioritizing investment fundamentals, informed guidance, and a long-term perspective with our clients.

At CCMI, we often say, “Money doesn’t come with instructions.” While we focus on time-tested investment and planning philosophies, successful wealth management will always include a degree of flexibility. Change will inevitably occur, but having an adaptable plan is essential to help you navigate the twists and turns, stay disciplined, and remain on track toward your goals. We aim to help clients feel confident despite what’s happening in their lives — and the world — through actionable resources, expert insights, and the guardrails we build into our strategies.

As we enter a new year, we are more optimistic and confident than ever in the team, systems, and plans we’ve developed to help keep our clients moving in a positive direction. In the coming year, we plan to continue sharing more value and trusted guidance for every stage of life and path you choose to take.

We also invite you to join our upcoming webinar, where we’ll discuss the potential impacts of the incoming administration and address questions about your investments and long-term goals. We wholeheartedly believe staying informed amid transitions is essential to gaining peace of mind, and we’re always here to help bring calm and clarity to your finances. Save your seat here.

We look forward to continuing to support your goals, growing together, and applying all we’ve learned from this past year to help you thrive. We wish you a wonderful new year filled with health, joy, growth, and abundant opportunities!




CCMI provides personalized fee-only financial planning and investment management services to business owners, professionals, individuals and families in San Diego and throughout the country. CCMI has a team of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERTM professionals who act as fiduciaries, which means our clients’ interests always come first.
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As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, a Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designee, a Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, and a business owner, Brian specializes in helping business owners navigate their financial lives. In addition to his role as principal and owner, Brian guides clients in investment selection, risk management, estate planning strategies, succession plans, retirement options, and generational wealth planning and also serves as CCMI’s Chief Compliance Officer.

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