Ryan Wood is the Principal and Senior Investment Analyst at Cornerstone Independent Asset Management. Since joining the firm in 2002, he has become a member of Cornerstone’s Lead Team and the Investment Policy and Strategic Planning Committees. Ryan holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. 

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Where and when you invest your money can feel like a gamble. Researching the climate of the capital market is crucial to the success of your investments. With the completion of the first quarter, what trends have been established in the market, and how can you plan accordingly for the remainder of 2023?

The first quarter yielded unexpected developments in capital markets. While percentage rates fluctuate, we are still combating inflation rates and the consequences of bank collapses — not to mention predictions of a looming recession. As we continue into the second quarter, Ryan Wood encourages investors to hold on to their long-term plans because markets will recover.

In this episode of Cornerstone Unplugged, JP Cavaliere sits down with Ryan Wood, Principal and Senior Investment Analyst at Cornerstone Independent Asset Management, to discuss how capital markets have been affected in the first quarter of the year. Ryan shares his thoughts on the rate changes, how banking operations have adjusted, and what investors should focus on moving forward.