Navigating Recent Market Volatility – What You Need to Know

The financial markets have had a rough week following the recent announcement of a new Trump tariff package. Wes Johnson of ACT Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC, and Asheville, NC, breaks down what’s happening, what it means for your portfolio.

Navigating Market Volatility: Why This Stock Market Drop Is Normal

The stock market has hit a rough patch recently, causing some investors to feel uneasy. But before you panic, it’s important to put this downturn into perspective. Wes Johnson of ACT Advisors, a fee-only fiduciary wealth management firm with offices in Mount Pleasant, SC, and Asheville, NC, explains why this market pullback is not only expected—but completely normal.

Wes Johnson on NPR: Is the Stock Market Predicting a Good Economy Ahead?

You’ve probably noticed that since the pandemic hit and drove the stock market into a steep decline, it has rebounded significantly. The tech-heavy NASDAQ, in particular. Yet the economy is far from where it was pre-COVID. The stock market has a history of being a leading economic indicator. Is that what we’re seeing now? Click […]

Wes Johnson on NPR: “To Fear or Not to Fear” New Stock Market Highs

The stock market’s recent all-time highs have some folks seeing a warning sign while others see a green light to invest in the markets. In this interview, Wes Johnson, CFP® discusses if new stock market highs should be feared or embraced. Click the link below to listen to the replay. [link_button link=”https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/post/fear-or-not-fear-new-stock-market-market-highs” size=”large” color=”#0D4F8B” align=”left”]LISTEN […]

Wes Johnson on NPR: Creating a Solid Financial Plan

In today’s age of widespread and available information, Wes Johnson, CFP® says he continues to be amazed at the misconceptions and mistakes he uncovers regarding a financial plan. Click the link below to listen to the replay. [link_button link=”https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/post/creating-solid-financial-plan” size=”large” color=”#0D4F8B” align=”left”]LISTEN TO THE REPLAY [/link_button] “A full-fledged financial plan will take into account all […]

Is a Recession Around the Corner?

Some analysts are saying that we are long overdue for a recession, especially since recent gross domestic product numbers came in below the previous three quarters. Listen to Wes Johnson, CFP® on South Carolina Business Review on the concern that the economy is starting to slow and potentially head for recession. Click the link below […]