by Jacob Millican | Aug 27, 2026 | Financial Planning, Investment, Retirement
One of the things I’ve noticed over the years as a financial advisor is how differently investment growth feels depending on how much someone has accumulated. Early on, progress can feel painfully slow. You save, contribute to retirement accounts and hopefully...
by Jacob Millican | Aug 13, 2026 | Performance
July provided a good example of why I think about portfolio income separately from what is happening in the stock market. Equity markets sent very different signals during the month. Smaller companies and value-oriented stocks generally held up better, while...
by Jacob Millican | Jun 25, 2026 | Retirement, Financial Planning, Investment
Every time Warren Buffett buys or sells a stock, it becomes a headline. Earlier this year, Berkshire Hathaway disclosed that it had significantly reduced its position in Amazon while continuing to trim Apple — moves that immediately sparked speculation about whether...
by Jacob Millican | May 7, 2026 | Performance
Each month, I break down how the Income Bucket is positioned, what’s driving results, and how each part of the portfolio works together to support long-term planning. Markets remained volatile in April, with continued uncertainty around interest rates, inflation, and...
