Investment Philosophy
At Granite Financial Solutions, we believe the concepts of asset allocation and diversification are the cornerstones behind a successful investment plan. Diversification between asset classes and products, based upon your specific risk tolerance and time horizon, are essential in creating an investment plan that addresses your current and future financial goals. Through this process coupled with a long-term investment outlook, we will strive to manage the inherent risks associated with investing while positioning you and your family to reap the benefits of achieving your financial goals.*
Value Statement
At Granite Financial Solutions, we are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We are responsible to our clients, to their families and their combined dreams and goals. In discharging our responsibilities, we do not take professional or ethical shortcuts. Our interactions with all of our clients must reflect the high standards we profess.
Recent News
Election Stock Market Playbook | Weekly Market Commentary | November 4, 2024
As Election Day approaches, we discuss potential stock market implications of various possible outcomes. But before we get into that, we offer our regular public service announcement around elections and investing. Political views are best expressed at the polls and not in portfolios.
What Scares Us About the Economy and Markets | Weekly Market Commentary | October 28, 2024
Stocks have done so well this year that it’s fair to say market participants haven’t feared much. But just because risks haven’t affected markets lately doesn’t mean they won’t in the future. In that “spirit,” as Halloween approaches, we discuss what scares us about the economy and financial markets.
Q3 Earnings Should Be Fine, but Expectations Beyond This Quarter Are High | Weekly Market Commentary | October 21, 2024
The S&P 500 consensus earnings growth number of 3% for the third quarter is not something to write home about, especially after double-digit earnings growth in the second quarter. The soft number is partly due to a tougher comparison. In Q2 2024, earnings had an easier comparison with a 3.3% drop in earnings in the prior-year quarter (Q2 2023 vs. Q2 2022). For the third quarter now being reported, the comparison gets tougher as earnings growth in Q3 2023 was over 5% (vs. Q2 2022).
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