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With "From Left Field" we aim to bring people information, rooted in fact, supported by history, and as emotionally disentangled as possible, from a perspective they did not initially see or consider. Our experience provides us a unique perspective to help people deal with the unexpected changes that will most certainly come their way.
Two Dorks Talking about Fraud Prevention
Clay and Brad took some time to record this video back in April to cap off their emphasis on fraud prevention during "Fool-less April". Click the Simple Safeguards link to access the handout discussed in the video.
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Women's History Month Spotlight #3: Muriel "Mickie" Siebert
For our last Women's History Month Spotlight we want to recognize a woman whose courage reshaped the financial industry and expanded who was allowed to participate in it.Muriel “Mickie” Siebert, often called The First Woman of Finance,...
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Women's History Month Spotlight #2: Maggie Lena Walker
This week, I’m excited to highlight Maggie Lena Walker, a financial pioneer whose life and leadership continue to inspire. Her life’s work expanded access to financial opportunity at a time when discrimination kept many families shut...
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Women's History Month Spotlight #1: Hetty Green
It is surprising how few people know the story of Hetty Green, given the depth of her impact on the financial world. She built her wealth during a time when women were rarely encouraged to manage money, yet she became one of the most...
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The Conscientious Coffee Consumer
How we spend our money shapes our lives, and sometimes a simple cup of coffee can point us toward a richer, more meaningful way to live.As we wrap up our #FeBREWary series on all things java, we want to tie everything we’ve covered...
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In Defense of the Daily Latte
Truthfully, I am not much of a latte guy. I prefer black coffee. No creamer. No sweetener. Still, one of the most common pieces of advice for budgeting or saving goes something like this: “cut out your daily latte.” On paper, the math...
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A Life Well Lived
While reading the 1440 daily newsletter last May (again, can’t recommend it enough), I came across a story highlighting the findings of something called The Global Flourishing Study. My interest piqued, I clicked the link and was met...
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Big Swings: Thoughts on Baseball and Investing
During my childhood, one of my favorite books was Casey at the Bat. It is actually a poem by Ernest Lawrence Thayer. It tells the story of the Mudville Nine, a baseball team trailing by two runs in their final inning. With two outs and...
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Intro to the Ryan-Jones Reading List
In 2024, we introduced a Reading List on our website and will continue to add to our list over time. As a team, we sat down and discussed the resources we were consuming and prioritized them. We thought it valuable to include books,...
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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise
When my dad started a new career as a Stock Broker 45 years ago he had one overriding purpose in his job; help people make as much money as possible. Highlighting the changes that have taken place since then would take far more words...
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Season of Giving
It is hard to believe that the Thanksgiving holiday is already upon us. It doesn’t feel too long ago that we were turning the calendar from 2023 to 2024 and ringing in the New Year. This time of the year gets extremely busy with the...
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A Punch in the Mouth
Over the summer the Ryan-Jones Group had a conversation with Brad Bartick, a Wealth Planner for Baird, to discuss the importance of having a plan. We hope you will take the opportunity to watch the video, find value in the takeaways,...
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False Prophets
We seem to be living in the golden age for scammers and charlatans. The calls that my phone identifies as “Spam Risk” would more accurately be labeled as “Scam Risk.” We continue to hear stories from clients, family members, friends,...
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Electophobia
In any election year, Clay and I receive questions about how the election and the potential outcomes could affect “the market.” In this "From Left Field" post, I hope to provide you with some perspective to help filter out the noise...
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Meet the Ryan-Jones Group
Whether this is your first introduction to us, or you have known us for years, spend a few minutes learning more about who we are and what we do.
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Introducing "From Left Field"
If you were to take a tour of Wrigley Field, iconic home of the Chicago Cubs, you are likely to hear many stories about the rich history of the beloved franchise going back nearly 150 years. From the Cubs early days of playing in the...
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