Presilium Private Wealth

Stock market declines can be frightening, but selling during a market downturn or avoiding stocks entirely can cost you significantly over time. In this episode of Financial Planning Friday, Jerry Davidse, CFP®, breaks down what historical S&P 500 performance reveals about staying invested through volatility and how strategic financial planning can protect your long-term wealth. In this video,...

In this episode of The Big Question , Brook Hart of Presilium Private Wealth explores a question that sits at the heart of every financial plan: How do you define risk? Many investors think of risk as market volatility, but that's only one piece of the picture. Through a real client story, Brook explains why risk is personal and why defining it too narrowly can lead to unintended consequences. Fro...

In this episode of Practical Cents, Cullen Martin, CFP®, discusses the shifting cycles between U.S. and international stock market performance. After a decade-plus of U.S. equity dominance, international stocks showed strong relative performance through mid-2026. Is it time to adjust your portfolio allocation? Chasing recent performance can lead to costly investment mistakes. Historically, U.S. an...

A financial plan should evolve as life changes. Income, spending, family circumstances, retirement timelines, and long-term goals can all shift from year to year. In this episode of Financial Planning Insights, Jerry Davidse, CFP®, explains why Presilium Private Wealth begins its annual financial planning process in the fourth quarter and key factors to review before starting a new year. In this v...

Market declines are a normal part of investing, but understanding how a significant market drop could impact your portfolio is key to long-term financial planning. In this episode of Financial Planning Fridays, Jerry Davidse, CFP®, explains how Presilium’s stress test report helps investors evaluate portfolio resilience during periods of market volatility by analyzing performance across six major...

Are hidden business risks quietly eroding your enterprise value? While every business owner takes calculated risks when hiring, investing, or expanding, unmanaged exposures can significantly impact your exit strategy and succession planning. In this episode of Building Value, Brook Hart explores how understanding and managing business risk can help protect business growth and build a more transfer...

In this episode of Practical Cents, Cullen Martin, CFP® addresses one of the most common questions financial advisors receive: "What do you think about the stock market?" While market volatility and daily stock headlines capture attention, long-term wealth accumulation and successful retirement planning require looking beyond short-term market conditions. Building sustainable wealth involves under...

What happens if the stock market goes nowhere for an entire decade? Between 2000 and 2009 (often called the “Lost Decade”) the S&P 500 index experienced two major bear markets, resulting in a flat to negative total return. In this episode of Financial Planning Fridays, Jerry Davidse, CFP®, breaks down historical market data from the Lost Decade and compares S&P 500 performance with a diver...

Are you asking "Can I afford to retire?" In this episode of The Big Question , Brook Hart of Presilium Private Wealth explains why retiring well is about more than just your savings—it’s about financial confidence and finding your purpose. Learn how to transition from earning a paycheck to generating retirement income, navigating market fluctuations, and building a fulfilling life through travel,...

Understanding how your investments are allocated and how different accounts work together can provide essential context for long-term financial planning. In this episode, Jerry Davidse walks through Presilium’s customized investment performance report to show how regular reviews may help you evaluate whether your overall strategy remains aligned with your broader financial goals. In this episode:...

Building long-term wealth can require more than participating in market growth; it also involves preparing for periods when markets experience a downturn. While the stock market has historically delivered long-term returns, market volatility and corrections are a normal part of investing. Having a structured approach to financial planning before volatility occurs can help investors evaluate their...

Looking to make your charitable giving more effective while optimizing your overall financial strategy? Charitable giving can be a powerful component of a long-term financial plan, but the specific strategy you choose can have significant tax and investment implications. In this episode of Financial Planning Insights, host Jerry Davidse breaks down key charitable giving strategies that families ma...

After a strong period of stock market performance, investors may naturally wonder how long the current bull market could continue. While historical data offers useful perspective on market cycles, past trends cannot reliably predict future results. In this episode, Jerry Davidse examines historical S&P 500 bull markets and compares today's market climate with past growth periods, including the...

For many high-income individuals and families, taxes can represent one of their largest ongoing expenses. Yet tax planning is often treated as a separate activity during filing season rather than as an important part of a comprehensive financial plan. In this episode, Cullen Martin, CFP®, explains how reviewing tax returns can provide valuable insight into your overall financial picture and help i...

Market movements can naturally cause your investment portfolio to drift away from your original target allocation. Over time, this shift may unknowingly expose your investments to more risk (or less growth potential) than your financial plan intended. In this episode, Jerry Davidse breaks down why portfolio rebalancing is a fundamental habit for maintaining long-term discipline and navigating mark...

People are essential to every successful business, but talented employees alone aren't enough to create lasting enterprise value. In this episode of Building Value, Brook Hart explores why the strongest businesses rely on documented systems and processes that enable teams to perform consistently and support long-term growth. In this episode: • Understand why institutional knowledge is different fr...

When evaluating investment strategy and performance, it can be tempting to focus on one primary number: average annual return. However, average annual returns alone may not tell the full story. The consistency and volatility of portfolio returns can significantly impact how wealth compounds over time. In this episode, Jerry Davidse explores why two investment portfolios with similar or identical a...

Struggling to decide whether to put your extra cash into the stock market or towards your mortgage/loans? You aren't alone. This common financial dilemma can make or break your long-term wealth building. One of the most common questions in personal finance is whether extra cash should be used to invest for the future or pay down debt. The answer is rarely as simple as choosing one over the other....

In this episode of The Big Question, Brook Hart of Presilium Private Wealth addresses a scenario nearly everyone fears: being the victim of cybercrime. Hackers can strike at any time, targeting emails, devices, and online accounts. The critical question is not if, but how you respond to minimize damage and protect your financial life. Brook walks through step-by-step actions to take immediately af...

Determining how much is enough is a fundamental question in financial planning that helps shape your long-term strategy. In this episode of the Presilium podcast, Jerry Davidse explores the concept of "finding your number" and how it brings clarity to your personal goals, investments, and overall financial life. This discussion highlights the importance of aligning your financial resources with th...

No one can consistently predict market movements, despite the constant stream of headlines and forecasts. Successful investing is often built on preparation, discipline, and a well-designed financial plan. In this episode, Jerry Davidse explains why planning for uncertainty can be more effective than trying to predict the future. In this video, you’ll learn: • Why market forecasts and economic pre...

Roth conversions can be a significant tax planning strategy within a comprehensive financial plan. By converting assets from a pre-tax retirement account to a Roth IRA, investors may gain greater flexibility over future taxable income and could potentially reduce lifetime taxes, depending on individual circumstances. In this episode, Cullen discusses several important considerations that may be ev...

What would happen if you stepped away from your business for 90 days? In this episode of Building Value , Brook Hart explores how this simple thought experiment can uncover one of the biggest threats to long-term business value: owner dependency. While being involved in every aspect of the business may fuel early success, it can eventually become a significant risk to growth, scalability, and ente...

Waiting for the "perfect" time to invest can be one of the most costly mistakes an investor makes. While market conditions, interest rates, and economic headlines constantly change, history has shown that long-term success is often driven more by time in the market than by trying to predict the ideal entry point. In this episode, Jerry Davidse explores why disciplined planning and consistent inves...

Is your investment strategy more complex than it needs to be? It’s easy to get caught up in the noise of the financial world, thinking that sophistication equals better results. Simple investment strategies have often stood the test of time, even as financial markets and investment products have become increasingly complex. In this episode, Jerry Davidse shares insights from 25 years as a financia...