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Markets Are Losing Momentum And Investors Are Starting To Question AI Spending!

Apr 30, 2026

It feels like everything is happening… yet portfolios are barely moving.

In this week’s episode, the team unpacks a market full of noise—earnings beats, AI hype, Fed updates, and geopolitical tension—yet surprisingly little real progress. Under the surface, markets are wrestling with a bigger question: not what companies earned yesterday, but whether today’s massive investments—especially in AI—will actually pay off tomorrow. That tension is creating a push-and-pull between strong fundamentals and cautious investor sentiment, leaving markets active… but directionless.

Here’s what you’ll hear: • Why strong earnings didn’t translate into stock gains

• The growing cost of AI—and why investors are hesitating

• What the Fed’s latest move (or lack of it) signals going forward

Plus, a real-life planning moment where “missing” accounts changed a retirement outlook overnight—more common than you think.

And on the tax side:

• Why IRS and California notices are showing up after filing

• What delays really mean for refunds and payments

The takeaway: When headlines are loud and markets feel uncertain, the real advantage comes from staying organized, flexible, and intentional.

Date Recorded: 04/30/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

Understanding Market Performance And Earnings Growth And Their Impact On Investment Decisions

Apr 23, 2026

Markets are climbing… but should you feel confident—or cautious?

This week’s episode unpacks a market that continues to rise despite ongoing global tension, strong earnings, and shifting investor sentiment. While headlines focus on uncertainty, the real story is what’s happening underneath—and what it means for your strategy.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

Why markets are hitting highs—even with geopolitical risk

• What the Fear & Greed Index is signaling right now

• How strong earnings (especially in tech) are driving momentum

• Why chasing returns in “greedy” markets can backfire

• Real-life planning moments: divorce, widowhood, and sudden liquidity

Plus, key tax and planning insights:

• The 2-year window to sell a home after a spouse passes

• How inherited assets can be valued (and why timing matters)

• Smart ways to help children financially—without creating tax issues

• What’s changing with charitable deductions in 2026

The takeaway: It’s not just about what markets are doing—it’s about how you respond when life, taxes, and opportunity all collide.

Because markets may react to headlines—but your strategy shouldn’t.

Date Recorded: 04/23/26

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

How Smart Investors Close Out 2025!

Dec 23, 2025

As we close the books on 2025, the entire WWM crew comes together for a fast-paced, insightful, and occasionally hilarious year-end market recap. From strong equity returns and surprise leadership from international markets to the continued dominance of AI, this episode breaks down what actually mattered and what investors may be underestimating heading into 2026.

There’s also a reflective pause in this conversation because the end of the year isn’t just about numbers. It’s about perspective. After navigating uncertainty, policy shifts, rate debates, and emotional market swings, this episode acknowledges what many investors are feeling right now: gratitude for resilience, relief after volatility, and cautious optimism for what’s ahead. It’s a moment to step back, take stock of progress, and remember why planning matters beyond performance.

We unpack:

How U.S. markets finished the year (and whether a Santa Claus rally still has legs)
Why international and emerging markets quietly stole the spotlight
The real story behind rate cuts, inflation data, and why lower rates aren’t guaranteed
Gold, commodities, and what fear, geopolitics, and central banks have to do with it
Key tax and planning takeaways after a year of uncertainty—and what moves still matter before the calendar flips

Plus, practical year-end reminders around Roth conversions, charitable giving, retirement contributions, and why early-January market volatility wouldn’t be surprising.

Thoughtful, candid, and grounded in real-world planning this is the kind of conversation worth ending the year with.

Recorded 12/23/2025

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

What Investors Miss When Markets Stabilize But Policy Changes!

Dec 19, 2025

Markets may fluctuate week to week, but long-term planning requires a much wider lens. In this episode, the WWM team discusses how inflation, interest rates, and longer lifespans are reshaping retirement strategies and why investors may need to rethink traditional portfolio assumptions to stay ahead.

You’ll hear a clear update on year-to-date market performance, the latest CPI inflation reading, and what shifting rate-cut expectations could mean for 2026 and beyond. The conversation dives into why CDs and money markets may feel safe but could quietly erode purchasing power after inflation and taxes. The team also explains why volatility isn’t the same as risk and why being too conservative later in life can be one of the biggest retirement mistakes.

Highlights include:

Why inflation still matters even when markets are up
The hidden downside of sitting in cash and CDs
How longer lifespans are changing retirement portfolio design
What tax strategies like Roth conversions and tax-loss harvesting really mean
Why innovation, growth, and optimism still matter for long-term investors

A timely, practical conversation for anyone navigating today’s uncertain markets while planning for a longer financial future.

Recorded 12/18/2025

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190

The True Reason Rate Cuts Are Back on the Table And What It Means for You!

Dec 5, 2025

This week’s episode delivers a sharp, timely breakdown of the markets as we head into the final stretch of the year. Catherine, Rachel, Steve, and Vince unpack the sudden surge in stocks, why small caps are finally waking up, and what’s driving the shift in rate-cut expectations for 2025.

They also decode the mid-November market turbulence, what really caused institutions to reposition so quickly, and why those moves created outsized swings investors couldn’t ignore.

From there, the conversation moves into the mechanics of rates, mortgages, and the potential shake-up in Fed leadership and how each could shape the investment landscape in the coming year.

Rachel brings essential year-end tax guidance, including FSA deadlines, contribution rules, deduction timing, and the surprising situations where Roth conversions don’t make sense. The team also highlights the emotional traps investors fall into, the importance of real diversification, and why earnings, not headlines, remain the ultimate market driver.

Whether you’re planning ahead, reviewing allocations, or simply trying to make sense of the noise, this episode delivers the clarity and context investors need right now.

🎧 Tune in and stay ahead of what’s coming next.

Date Recorded: 12/04/25

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Disclosure:

WWM Financial is an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry and how we may be able to assist. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital. Tax considerations presented may not be appropriate every individual circumstance. A tax professional should be consulted before making any decisions about your tax liability. wwmfinancial.com | 760.692.5190