Forget the Headlines: How Smart Money is Investing in 2025

In this episode, Left Brain Wealth Management's Brian Dress (Director of Research) and Noland Langford (CEO & CIO) take a level-headed look at the first half of 2025 and explore where smart investors are putting their money right now — without letting political noise cloud their decisions. We cover: • The real risks investors are facing in 2025 • Why mixing politics and investing is a dangerous cocktail • Where we see growth potential: AI, cybersecurity, digital ads & more • An overlooked 13% income opportunity with NLY, with the usual caveats that dividend income is not guaranteed contractually by the company who pays it to investors • What to do with idle cash and old 401(k)s If you're sitting on cash or just unsure what to do next — let's talk: • We specialize in working with professionals, retirees, and high-income earners who want a tailored plan for growth and income. • To book a portfolio review or income analysis with us here, use the contact information below • Set a meeting with Brian Contact us: Brian Dress, CFA Director of Research | Financial Advisor Left Brain Wealth Management [email protected] (630) 547-3316 0:00 Intro 1:46 Concerns we are hearing from Clients 11:05 Markets vs Washington: The Historical Truth 17:27 Where the "Smart Money" is Going 29:09 Income Securities: The Missing Piece?