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
Five Reasons the Run in Emerging Markets Could Continue | Weekly Market Commentary | February 9, 2026
After a stellar 2025 in which emerging market (EM) equities returned 34%, 2026 is off to a good start with the MSCI EM Index up 7% year to date. Last year’s near doubling of the S&P 500 return was driven mostly by a weakening U.S. dollar, which propped up EM returns, but attractive valuations and artificial intelligence (AI) investment played a role. This week we highlight five reasons we’ve warmed up to EM.
Dueling Mandates: The Fed’s Policy Caution and Treasury’s Growing Borrowing Needs | Weekly Market Commentary | February 2, 2026
The Federal Reserve (Fed) enters 2026 navigating potentially constrained policy conditions as resilient growth and above‑trend inflation intersect with an increasingly unsustainable fiscal trajectory. Fed Chair Jerome Powell emphasized that federal debt growth requires eventual corrective action, even if near‑term market risks remain limited. Rising primary deficits at near full employment further limit long‑run policy flexibility, while expanding Treasury financing needs — and a growing reliance on short‑duration bills — heighten rollover risk and amplify sensitivity to the Fed’s policy rate.
The Productivity Advantage: Powering Economic Growth in 2026 | Weekly Market Commentary | January 26, 2026
Productivity growth is the key mechanism that allows the U.S. economy to expand above its long‑run trend without reigniting inflation.
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