To Inspire:   Easter is the high point of the Christian year in which Christians enter into the mystery of God’s love, shown in the death and rising of Christ. That resurrection is new life, eternal life, into which Christians are baptized and through faith, live out. How appropriate that Easter happens in the spring […]

To Inspire: Officially, it is Spring, my second favorite season. Almost exactly two year ago, on April 1, 2021 I wrote a WealthNotes article about spirituality and gardening. In that post I talked a little about my love of gardening, and the seeds I started that year to get a jump on the growing season […]

To Inform: Earlier this week, Travis and I had the pleasure of meeting with a fund manager we’ve known a long time who manages a global fund held in many of our client portfolios. The visit seemed particularly well-timed, as market participants obsess over Federal Reserve policy, bank stress, and other topics of the day. […]

To Inspire: For Christians, this is the season of Lent – a time of reflecting more deeply on Christ’s death and resurrection and choosing to take on our own acts of self-denial, prayer and almsgiving. Many choose to fast from alcohol, sweets or coffee. Others take on extra works of charity or more frequent times […]

To Inspire: This year we’re sharing insights from some of the books we find inspirational and informative. Matt Palmer recently talked about Arthur Brooks’ newest offering, “From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life.” (If you missed that, read it here.) This week, I (Michelle) have been […]

To Inspire: In the last two weeks, I (Matt) have been reflecting on change and how it impacts our lives. No doubt that’s been spurred because our firm has just moved our offices – from the Arena District, where we had outgrown our space, to the Brewery District, where we now are in larger space […]

To Inspire: In America, we love to celebrate athletic achievements. Whether it’s the Heisman Trophy awarded to College Football’s best player, or the Golden Glove in Major League Baseball awarded to an outstanding fielder at their position, winning one of these awards can be the apex of a professional athlete’s career. NFL players have a […]

To Inspire:   When was the last time you felt awe? Awe is defined as a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder. But beyond the dictionary definition, awe blows us away: It reminds us that there are forces bigger than ourselves. Last month I had the opportunity to see my favorite band perform […]

To Inspire: Mark and I heard Bret Baier, Fox News anchor and historian, speak last night at the New Albany Lecture Series. Mr. Baier has written a biography of President Ulysses S. Grant and shared that well over 1 million people lined the streets of New York City for Grant’s funeral procession, an incredible turnout. […]

To Inspire: It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Next Tuesday, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. You know the traditions associated with this day – giving roses, candy, and sending cards. But how much do we know about Saint Valentine, the inspiration of this day that celebrates love? Here are a few surprising facts about Saint Valentine: There […]