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Many people blindly follow outdated advice when investing, believing things like:

❌ “Market timing NEVER works!”

❌ “Bonds are ALWAYS safe!”

❌ “Passive beats active investing EVERY time!”

In this enlightening conversation, Chris Casey, Founder and Managing Director of WindRock Wealth Management, exposes the biggest fallacies in investing and reveals how to protect your wealth in today’s volatile market.

🔎 Key Takeaways from This Interview:

✔️ The hidden dangers in stocks AND bonds (it’s not what you think!)

✔️ Why market timing isn’t always bad—and how to do it right

✔️ The shocking truth about “safe” investments and risk management

✔️ How fear, greed, and FOMO sabotage your portfolio

✔️ What financial advisors DON’T tell you about investing

✔️ Tax traps, investing biases, and psychological mistakes that cost you money

⚠️ Investing myths could be destroying your portfolio. Most investors fall for at least one of them! Don’t let it be you…

🎯 Find out how to invest smarter and protect your wealth—watch now!

Chapters:

1:00 - Stock Market Investing is Gambling? Rethinking Risk and Reward

2:50 - Dividend Dilemmas: Rethinking Income Strategies

4:46 - The Timing Trap: Debunking Market Timing Myths

7:05 - Peak Performance: Distinguishing Stock and Market Timing

9:05 - Tax Tactics: Structuring Portfolios for Savings

10:59 - Bond Market Realities: Not Always a Safe Haven

13:14 - Fee Fears: Are You Paying Double for Advice?

16:20 - Tech Transformation: The Impact of AI on Investing

18:52 - Beyond the Beige Book: Questioning Fed Insights

21:26 - Crypto Conundrum: Reassessing Digital Assets in Portfolios

22:27 - Aggressive or Cautious? Guiding Young Investors

24:21 - Bonds Revisited: Rethinking Conservative Investments

26:13 - Passive vs. Active: Unraveling Investment Strategies

30:17 - Confirmation Chaos: The Pitfalls of Bias in Investing

31:48 - FOMO Frenzy: Navigating the Fear of Missing Out

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

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Welcome to the latest episode of Rise UP! - your go-to weekly market and economic recap, where the week’s biggest financial stories meet expert analysis. Hosted by Joe Duran, Managing Partner & CIO of Rise Growth Partners, alongside special guests Peter Boockvar (CIO, Bleakley Financial Group) and Scott Schwartz (Co-Founder & Principal, Bleakley Financial Group).

💡 In this episode, we dive into:

1️⃣ The Hidden Danger in Overpriced Stocks – Why high-multiple stocks like Walmart, Costco, and Palantir selling off - and what does it mean for market risk and volatility?

2️⃣ The Government’s Next Big Move - From budget cuts to new tariffs and trade policies, how will Washington’s economic decisions impact markets and your money?

3️⃣ Gold vs. Bitcoin: The Ultimate Safe Haven Debate - With gold at record highs and Bitcoin surging, which asset is the true hedge against market uncertainty?

4️⃣ AI & Nvidia’s High-Stakes Earnings Report - Can Nvidia keep dominating AI spending, or are we seeing the beginning of an AI bubble?

🚨 Smart money is already making moves - don’t get left behind!

👉 Like, subscribe, and drop your biggest market question in the comments—your question could be featured in our next episode!

Chapters:

1:53 - Market Kickoff: Volatility is Back!

3:51 - Economic Crossroads: Is a Slowdown Ahead?

5:40 - Government Efficiency: Cutting Costs or Stifling Growth?

11:26 - Navigating Risk: Building a Resilient Portfolio

15:03 - Profit Strategies: Capitalizing on Volatile Markets

16:09 - Stocks vs. Indexes: The Volatility Dilemma

18:05 - Safe Haven or Speculation? Decoding Gold’s Role

20:54 - Digital Dilemma: Bitcoin as the New Gold?

22:58 - Tech Trends: Nvidia’s Earnings in Focus

24:33 - Retail Revival: Home Depot’s Market Challenge

25:32 - Economic Signals: Income and Inflation Insights

25:57 - Closing Remarks: Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

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Markets are near all-time highs, volatily is back, debt levels are soaring, and economic uncertainty is growing—is now the right time to be fully invested? Anthony Scaramucci welcomes Rocklinc Investment Partners CEO Jonathan Wellum to unpack his value investing strategy, why he’s keeping 25% cash on hand, and how to protect and grow your wealth in an overheated market.

🔹 In This Speak Up Interview:

✅ Are stocks too expensive? What today’s prices signal for investors

✅ Why holding cash can be a smart move – Liquidity vs. fear-based selling

✅ The biggest risks in 2025 – Debt, inflation, and interest rates

✅ Buffett’s strategy for uncertain markets – Lessons from the best investors

✅ Where to find real value – Investing wisely when prices are stretched

✅ How to stay disciplined & avoid emotional investing mistakes

📢 Watch now to learn how a professional and seasoned investor is navigating today’s ‘toppy’ market!

Chapters:

1:15 - Jonathan’s Market Outlook: Where Do We Stand?

02:20 - 25% Cash: Positioning for a Bear Market

04:20 - Bear vs. Bull: Market Perspectives

07:25 - Sticky Rates: The Fed’s Tightrope

09:02 - Mag Seven: Big Tech & Market Concentration

11:05 - Buffett’s Blueprint: Core Investing Principles

13:32 - Hunting Hidden Gems: Finding Undervalued Opportunities

14:35 - Global View: Emerging vs. Developed Markets

15:57 - Weathering the Storm: Long-Term Strategies for Volatility

17:29 - Indexing Insight: Buffett’s Case for Passive Investing

19:06 - Beyond Stocks: The Role of Alternative Assets

21:17 - Learning from the Best: Shaping Investing Success

22:34 - Book Talk: Influential Reads for Aspiring Investors

25:37 - Inside the Firm: Building a Successful Registerd Investment Advisor

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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If you haven’t done so, don’t forget to watch/listen to part I of Jim Grant’s interview here: https://youtu.be/LtoCp6Iepqw

In Part II of this insightful conversation with Trey Reik, Jim Grant shares his perspectives on the Fed’s monetary policy, the state of U.S. public credit, and the evolving role of gold in today’s financial markets.

🔹 Key Discussion Points:

✔️ The impact of the Fed’s monetary policy and $200B+ operating losses

✔️ How public credit concerns may shape future market conditions

✔️ Gold’s changing market behavior and what it signals for investors

✔️ Why gold stocks haven’t kept pace with rising gold prices

✔️ A discussion on Bitcoin’s valuation and its place in financial markets

Gain valuable insights into monetary policy, asset markets, and investment strategies from one of the most respected voices in finance.

🙋🏼‍♂️ Meet our new Wealthion host, Trey Reik: With over 41 years of investment experience- 23 of them focused on gold markets and monetary policy—Trey is a leading expert in precious metals and global macro trends, bringing deep insights into the forces shaping today’s macro and markets.

Chapters:

0:37 - Rate Cut Ripple: What’s the Fed Signaling?

4:23 - High Finance & Fed Credibility: Trust on Trial

11:17 - Gold’s Next Leap: Pushing Past $3000?

19:19 - Gold Stocks on the Rise: Betting on a Bullish Six Months

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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Trey Reik welcomes legendary financial thinker James Grant to uncover the truth behind today’s markets. In Part I, Grant draws on decades of market wisdom to reveal how misdirected capital and misperceived risk are shaping today’s financial system—and why history holds the answers to navigating the future of markets and macro.

🔹 Key Takeaways:

✔️ How low interest rates have distorted markets & misallocated capital

✔️ The repeating cycles of investor behavior & market psychology

✔️ Why gold remains the ultimate monetary asset in times of uncertainty

✔️ The overlooked lessons from financial history

💡 Don’t miss Part II, coming out tomorrow, where Grant dives deeper into rate cuts, bubbles, and what’s next for gold! 

🙋🏼‍♂️ Meet our new Wealthion host, Trey Reik: With over 41 years of investment experience- 23 of them focused on gold markets and monetary policy—Trey is a leading expert in precious metals and global macro trends, bringing deep insights into the forces shaping today’s macro and markets.

Chapters:

0:31 - Big Apple Greetings: Cool City, Hot Gold

1:29 - 42 Years Unfiltered: Rediscovering Grant’s Mission

3:25 - From Rolodex to Digital: Navigating the New Market

11:23 - Speculative Signals: Unraveling the Everything Bubble

19:48 - The Waiting Game: Unmasking the Malinvestment Puzzle

Investment Concerns? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/4gLgNRL

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IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.

While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.

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Is the stock market walking off a cliff and investors don’t see it coming? Macro investor Kevin Muir, author of the MacroTourist Newsletter, joins Maggie Lake to break down why we’ve entered a new economic era—one where tariffs, trade deficits, and fiscal tightening could reshape markets in ways most investors aren’t ready for.

🔹 Is the market dangerously overvalued?

🔹 How does the trade deficit secretly drive stock prices?

🔹 Why do retail investors actually have an edge over Wall Street?

🔹 What assets (stocks, bonds, gold) are best positioned for the shift?

Chapters:

0:40 - Portfolio Allocation for Trump’s Second Term

2:22 - Retail Freedom: Outlasting the Institutional Frenzy

3:59 - Keeping Powder Dry: The Case for Cash in Volatile Times

6:42 - Overconfident, Overvalued: Unmasking Stock Market Risks

15:16 - Bonds in the Balance: V-Shaped Reset or Sideways Stagnation?

21:21 - Global Corporate Giants: Benefiting from Fiscal Spending

24:27 - Devaluation Drama: Unpacking the Lower Dollar’s Ripple Effects

27:19 - The Ultimate Trade-Off: Hidden Costs Behind Economic Ambition

33:02 - Investment Chess: Strategizing Your Portfolio Amid Uncertainty

38:52 - The Gold Standard: Betting on a Timeless Safe Haven

45:28 - Treasuries in Transition: Navigating Supply in a De-Dollarizing World

49:39 - The Hard Trade: Embracing Challenges for Long-Term Gains

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Rise UP!—your go-to weekly market and economic recap, where the week’s biggest financial stories meet expert analysis. Hosted by two of the industry’s most accomplished voices, Rise Growth Partners Terri Kallsen, CFP®, and Joe Duran, CFA, along with special guests Peter Boockvar and Scott Schwartz.

This week on Rise Up! the team discusses the biggest financial stories of the week, including the latest CPI data, the potential impact of new tariffs, and the future of DEI initiatives. We also dive deep into crucial tax planning strategies for 2025, covering contribution limits, estate planning, and upcoming changes you need to know. Plus, we look ahead at the three big stories to watch in the coming week.

Meet the Hosts:

- Terri Kallsen, CFP®, former head of Schwab Investor Services, Chair of the CFP Board, and Managing Partner at Rise Growth Partners.

- Joe Duran, CFA, serial entrepreneur, Goldman Sachs alum, and founder of Rise Growth Partners, one of the largest RIAs in the U.S.

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While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.

We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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Markets are caught in one of the most uncertain macro environments in years. With Trump’s disrupting policies, conflicting economic signals, volatile energy markets, and Federal Reserve uncertainty, investors are struggling to determine the right playbook. Michael Kao joins Maggie Lake to unpack what’s driving today’s macro confusion and where we might be headed next.

🔹 How should investors think about inflation, interest rates, and the bond market’s fragility?

🔹 Will Trump 2.0 impact global energy markets—and what does it mean for oil prices?

🔹 Is the Fed at risk of losing control of financial conditions?

🔹 What role will AI-driven disruption play in reshaping industries and capital markets?

Kao shares his insights on why macro is so difficult to read today, the shifting balance of power in global markets, and how investors can navigate a landscape where traditional models no longer seem to apply.

📊 Watch now for a nuanced discussion on markets, policy, and economic forces shaping the future.

Chapters:

1:18 - Macro Confusion! Does Macro Data Even Matter Anymore?

12:55 - Trump 2.0: Inflation Fighter or Fiscal Wild Card?

17:17 - Oil: The Linchpin of Everything

22:43 - Treasury Yields vs. The Dollar: Who Moves First?

26:12 - The Big Lever: Controlling the U.S. Bond Market

29:17 - Higher for Longer or a Deflationary Shift?

33:59 - The Knock-On Effects: Equities, Commodities, and Gold

39:21 - The Disruptor’s Dilemma: Trump, Markets, and Volatility

46:04 - The AI Boom: Productivity Miracle or Job Killer?

50:02 - The Biggest Risk for Investors Right Now

52:48 - Unplugging from the Markets: A Digital Detox

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We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.

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In this thought-provoking conversation with Anthony Scaramucci, legendary investor Marc Faber, publisher of The Gloom, Boom & Doom Report, shares his insights on the state of the global economy, central bank policies, and the long-term effects of inflation on wealth and society.

🔹 Are we in the final stages of a historic asset bubble?

🔹 How inflation distorts the financial system—who wins and who loses?

🔹 The misunderstood realities of capitalism—why it works, but not how most people think.

🔹 Why governments intervene in markets and what that means for the future.

🔹 How global power shifts—China, emerging markets, and the future of U.S. dominance.

🔹 The role of gold, Bitcoin, and hard assets in uncertain times.

Marc Faber argues that while capitalism remains the best economic system, it has been distorted by monetary policies, government intervention, and financial engineering. He challenges mainstream economic narratives and explains why many people misunderstand wealth creation, inflation, and financial cycles.

If you want a contrarian perspective on where markets and the economy are heading, this conversation is a must-watch.

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Chapters:

1:21 - A Ski Racer’s Journey to Wall Street

2:30 - The Fed, Inflation, and the Cost of Living Crisis

7:30 - Socialism vs. Capitalism: A First-Hand Perspective

10:20 - Creative Destruction and Government Intervention

12:21 - The Asset Bubble: Boom, Gloom, or Doom?

14:11 - Gold, Bitcoin, and the Future of Money

16:02 - The US-China Relationship: Tension or Opportunity?

17:02 - The Biggest Global Shifts Marc Faber Has Witnessed

20:45 - Inflation vs. a Market Crash: What Will the Fed Choose?

23:20 - The Next Decade’s Biggest Winners and Losers

26:41 - The Best Career Advice Marc Faber Ever Received

30:56 - The Secret to Longevity: Beer, Cigarettes, and a Fulfilling Life

31:26 - Mao Memorabilia and the Lessons of Communism

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Could the U.S. be trapped in a Debt Doom Loop? Is reckless government spending and endless money printing pushing the economy toward an unavoidable reckoning? Legendary investor Lawrence Lepard, author of The Big Print, joins Trey Reik to share insights from his new book and explain what’s happening, what could come next, and how to protect your wealth.

Key Takeaways from This Interview:

📉 The U.S. debt crisis is spiraling out of control – What happens next?

🔥 Gold & Bitcoin: The ONLY real safe havens in a collapsing financial system

💥 Gold’s future – Is $10,000 inevitable?

🚀 Bitcoin to $7 million?! Why institutional adoption is fueling a massive Upside

💰 Why BlackRock, Fidelity & major institutions are betting big on Bitcoin

📊 Gold mining stocks – The overlooked investment that could 3X in value

⏳ The Federal Reserve’s next move

⚠️ The future of fiat currencies – Is the U.S. dollar collapsing?

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3:03 - Why Now? Larry’s Motivation for Writing His Book

5:09 - A Monetary Wake-Up Call: The Fiscal Crisis No One Talks About

7:11 - Gold vs. Bitcoin: The Battle of Sound Money

10:22 - How Should Investors Balance Bitcoin and Gold?

12:39 - Could Bitcoin Really Hit $7 Million? The Power of Network Effects

16:25 - The MySpace vs. Facebook Argument: Could a Better Bitcoin Emerge?

19:36 - The Institutionalization of Bitcoin: A Double-Edged Sword?

21:35 - Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? The Mystery of Bitcoin’s Creator

24:19 - The Fourth Turning: Why Larry Thinks the Monetary Reset is Near

28:36 - What Rising Bond Yields and Gold Prices Tell Us About the Economy

30:32 - Gold at $10,000? Why Larry Sees Big Gains Ahead

32:29 - Why Are Gold Stocks Lagging? The Disconnect Explained

34:03 - Bitcoin, Gold, and Gold Stocks: 2025 Market Predictions

36:08 - Is a Gold Reset Coming? What Investors Need to Know

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