The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 335: Bulls Are Sleeping Good At Night

Show Notes:If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs.Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you!There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently.If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today!Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)335 Topics:Earnings Growth: Goldman Sachs sees 7% EPS growth for Q4 2025; double-digit growth expected in all 2026 quarters.Interest Rates: Current fed funds rate at 3.62%; 65% chance of a rate cut by June, likely two cuts by year-end.Investment Risks: Illiquidity in private investments risks trapping capital; only 20% of private investments succeed long-term.Financial Planning: Estate planning essential for all; consider healthcare directives and financial powers of attorney.Investor Behavior: Market returns fluctuate; focus on long-term fundamentals and avoid emotional responses to market news. Post on X from Ryan Detrick on 1/5/26 - https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2008223219913036143/photo/1 Blog Post from Nick Maggiulli on November 18th of 2025 titled “The one thing my worst investments had in common” - https://ofdollarsanddata.com/the-one-thing-my-worst-investments-had-in-common/ https://x.com/amandaorson/status/2010035644127670660?