Ongoing Financial Market Update Videos

Stay informed with timely, insightful market commentary from the seasoned professionals on our investment team. In each video, Clayton Allison, Portfolio Manager, and Will McGough, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, break down complex market trends and economic events—offering actionable insights to help you make more confident, informed investment decisions. Whether you’re navigating volatility or identifying long-term opportunities, these videos are designed to deliver clarity, context, and strategic perspective. Explore our full library of market updates below.

All That Glitters: Why Investors Can’t Quit Gold

For the first time ever, gold has surged past the $5,000-per-ounce mark, drawing attention from investors everywhere. In this week’s video, Clayton Allison, Portfolio Manager, joins Terra McBride, Chief Marketing Officer, to break down what’s really driving gold’s rise and why it matters. They explore who’s fueling demand, how gold fits into modern portfolios, and why this centuries-old asset still plays a role in today’s AI-powered, digital-first markets. Most importantly, they unpack what this moment could mean for investors trying to navigate uncertainty with clarity and confidence.

What Geopolitical Tensions Mean for Oil Prices and Your Portfolio

Big global decisions are quietly moving markets. From U.S. involvement in Venezuela to renewed focus on the Arctic, shifts in energy, resources, and influence are creating ripple effects investors can’t ignore.

In this week’s video, we explore how geopolitics translates into market movement, what it means for oil, commodities, and equities, and whether today’s headlines signal short-term volatility or longer-term change. Our investment team has prepared a special video featuring Clayton Allison, Portfolio Manager, and Will McGough, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, breaking down what’s happening and what it could mean for your portfolio.

Is a Santa Rally Coming? 2025 Market Signals Revealed

This week’s focus is on the Santa rally, the year-end market trend that always sparks questions as the holidays roll in. With 2025 wrapping up, many investors are wondering: Is there enough momentum and macro support for a Santa rally, or is a quieter finish more likely?

In this week’s video, Chief Marketing Officer Terra McBride sits down with Portfolio Manager Clayton Allison and Deputy Chief Investment Officer Will McGough to break down what’s really driving markets into year-end. They walk through the signals that matter most, how to separate seasonal hype from genuine momentum, and what a late-year move could mean from a portfolio-construction standpoint.