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Fall 2023 Newsletter

Strategic Planning Group’s newest Fall 2023 Newsletter is here! Enjoy articles from our CEO and President, Ryan Craner, as well as from advisors, John Park, Tom Craner, and Alex Craner. Then don’t forget to enjoy a blast from the past with a ‘Find the Hidden Objects’ activity, and a chance to meet the team.  Mail Me a Newsletter

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Fall 2022 Newsletter

Strategic Planning Group’s newest Fall 2022 Newsletter is here! Enjoy articles from our CEO and President, Ryan Craner, as well as from advisors, John Park, Tom Craner, and Alex Craner. Who is in the mood for some trivia?  Test your knowledge and see how you do. Strategic Planning Group is growing. We are always excited to add more members to …

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The Magic of Our Age

Amidst all the chaos of the news cycle and the challenges we face today, behind the scenes there is actual magic happening in this country every single day. We live in a time and place of unprecedented innovation, development, and progress that stand to offer a future worth investing in. In 2014, a company named Plenty founded their first vertical …

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All About Scams

In today’s world there are many amazing things happening. Technology and innovation have brought humanity forward in ways that have yet to be counted. The broad benefit of cell phones, the internet, and other incredible tech has ushered in a new age of international commerce, jobs, social connection, and general progress. Yet, as we are well aware, with new solutions …

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The Markets Don’t Care About Politics

Perhaps my title is a little over simplified. After all, politics affect policy, policy affects the economy, the economy affects the markets. I suppose markets do indirectly, somewhat, care about politics; but not quite the way most people think. A common sentiment I get from clients is the assumption that the markets will react directly and favorably to their party …

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Hedges and Protections

We are almost through 2022 and what an eventful year! A few months ago we officially entered the “technical” definition of a bear market and also officially entered the “technical” definition of a recession. As we have already advised you in past Ryan Reports, try not to be too triggered or fearful of the technical definitions of “recession” and “bear …

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Are We Recklessly Optimistic?

Since the beginning of 2022, we have had to endure a significant double-digit market downturn. This has, unsurprisingly, created a lot of worry and doubt in many of our clients. It is important to us that we are never cavalier about the emotions of our clients because we understand that these market lows can feel painful in the moment. However, …

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In Hindsight: Let History Be Your Guide

There has been recent tumult in the markets, and I am sure you have noticed. We are hearing reports of “runaway inflation” and “a 2008 style recession.” Nevermind the fact that predictions of these events are more common than dandelions in the springtime. Remember all the times and events that caused panic and fear? Let’s take this opportunity to go …

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Be Greedy When Others Are Fearful

Among many great quotable statements, one of my favorites from Warren Buffet is to be “fearful when others are greedy, and greedy when others are fearful.” The second part of that quote is what truly separates good investors from bad. When the markets are down and we face uncertainty in the economy, it is easy to be fearful and pessimistic. …

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Lions, Tigers, Bears, Oh My!

Inflation, The Fed, Recession, Oh My!The fearmongers in the media are out in numbers and they want you to be afraid, very afraid! I will remind you that much of the fear being promoted is overstated. Just like the Lion’s, Tiger’s, and Bear’s fearful chant from the Wizard of Oz was overstated as well. Remember that Dorothy and company only …