Articles and Publications

A library of topical publications and articles written by CCM team members specifically for our clients.

Highlights of the CARES Act

Kevin Koski, CPA
Principal Tax Advisor
Published April 2, 2020

With the passing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, CCM's integrated team is diligently working to apply its benefits to our clients' financial plans. Below are some of the highlights we're finding most relevant to our clients, their families, and in some cases, their businesses. CCM advisors will be reviewing the key aspects of the Act in order to recommend the strategies that are best aligned to your goals. Recovery Rebates Individual taxpayers who had an ... [Continue Reading]

Fixed Income—the Optimal Shock Absorber

James Michael Yaworski, CFA
Senior Investment Strategist
Published March 27, 2020

Last week, we provided historical insight into equity market valuations and the implication for future returns in investor portfolios. This week, we’re shining a light on the "shock absorber" within client portfolios—fixed income. A popular topic of conversation in recent years has been whether investors should abandon traditional fixed income investments for higher-yielding investments or pursue new, alternative investment strategies instead. Our philosophy at CCM has always been that fixed ... [Continue Reading]

Market Valuations—A Historical Perspective

James Michael Yaworski, CFA
Senior Investment Strategist
Published March 20, 2020

As investors, every single one of us is prone to a range of emotions during periods of market volatility: fear, anxiety, optimism, greed, regret, and more. We’re not alone in this experience; there are millions of investors going through these same emotions with us each and every day. The incredible reality of the market is that no one precisely knows what the future holds, when the stock market will bottom out, or what the ultimate economic and human impact will be of the COVID-19 ... [Continue Reading]

How the SECURE Act Could Impact You

Kevin Koski, CPA
Principal Tax Advisor
Published February 24, 2020

In late December, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was signed into law. As a result, now is an ideal time to revisit retirement and wealth distribution plans to ensure they are in alignment with the new rules, and explore the opportunities created by these changes to help you further establish your legacy. Because the SECURE Act also impacts trusts that are named beneficiaries, now is also an excellent time to reexamine your estate plan. Below is our ... [Continue Reading]

2020 Hindsight

Adam Hoffmann, CFP^®, AIF^®
Chief Investment Officer
Published January 30, 2020

For many pundits, year-end market reflections are an opportunity to rewrite the past. It’s not uncommon for revisionist versions of previously made comments to emerge. It’s freeing and liberating to not live in that world. Accepting that we cannot predict the future and that hindsight is no replacement for foresight when it comes to building an integrated and customized financial plan is what truly leads one down a successful path. If you recall where global markets were in late December ... [Continue Reading]