East Franklin Capital's Weekly Whitebeard

Inflation Insights: Navigating Economic Waves Without Worry

For those long-time readers of The Weekly Whiteboard, this is not my first piece on inflation, and it certainly won’t be our last, given the client questions and discussions over recent weeks...

Understanding Donor-Advised Funds: A Smart Approach to Charitable Giving

We often discuss gifting and charitable giving with our clients—a topic that is both positive and rewarding, yet sometimes challenging. Given that it frequently makes its way onto my whiteboard (the...

Preparing for Policy Changes Ahead

For the most avid readers of our Weekly Whiteboard you will note that last week we provided context on the election’s impact on the investment markets in the near-term. That is to say, aside from an...

Politics and Portfolios: Why Long-Term Investors Look Past Election Results

This could come as a surprise to many of you, but we have a presidential election coming up! And, while there may be policy implications (at the State and Federal level) that result from the outcome...

Understanding Your Need for Reserve Funds: A Practical Guide

I am often asked about the concept of setting aside funds for a variety of reasons and with a whole host of goals and objectives. Often, the reasons fall into two primary categories: expected but...

The Energy Revolution Behind AI and Big Data

DISCLAIMER – This week’s Weekly Whiteboard takes a slight detour from our usual investment and financial planning focus. Instead, we’re exploring a critical trend that’s reshaping...

Steadying the Course: Understanding Economic Realities Amid Market Noise

The attached article is relatively lengthy – I am not going to sugar coat it. With that confession out of the way, I can also say that the author (David Kelly, Chief Global Strategist for J.P. Morgan)...

Preparing for the Fed’s Next Move: What Lies Ahead for the Economy and Markets

It looks like it’s time to dust off the ol’ crystal ball and get to work! And, if you’re reading this, it means our compliance team hasn’t worn me down yet. But in all seriousness, this message...

6 Key Elements for Long-Term Financial Success

This article is meant to get people thinking about something more important, more long-term, and more fulfilling than investment management. Okay, I almost wrote that with a straight face—nothing is...