Page 31 - Life In Naples March 2022 Flipbook
P. 31

Insights from Tom Moran,



                                                                 Founder, Chief Executive Officer,

                                                 Senior PIM Portfolio Manager, Moran Wealth Management

 ART    Iinflation. While there are overt signs that inflation is here, the   your situation and pursuit of strategies designed to protect your
                                                                      Please talk to your Financial Advisor or give us a call to discuss
            n my recent conversations with clients, there was one topic
            that seemed to be at the forefront of everyone’s mind —
                                                                   portfolio from inflation. One option is to invest in equities with
        question remains if it will stay. At first, the Federal Reserve and
                                                                   strong dividend history and a healthy balance sheet. Historically,
 after
                                                                   dividends have risen faster than the rate of inflation, acting as a
        Jerome Powell insisted that inflation is merely transitory due to
        the unwinding of the pandemic. They recently, however, started to
                                                                   much-needed hedge against inflationary pressure. Many dividend-
 DARK   change their tune suggesting that inflation may be more persistent.   oriented companies are also value stocks, so we anticipate value
        In order to evaluate how long inflation is here to stay, we need to
                                                                   stocks continuing to outperform growth stocks in the short
        take a step back and look at why we are experiencing inflation in
                                                                   and medium-term. When inflation increases above 4%, equities
        the first place.
                                                                   traditionally start becoming less favorable for investors than other
                                                                              1
                                                                   asset classes.   If this is the case, we recommend clients discuss
           Broadly stated, inflation is a sustained rise in prices caused by
        more dollars chasing the same amount of goods and services. In
                                                                   is most appropriate for them. At Moran Wealth, we offer multiple
        the depth of the crisis, the Fed provided liquidity to the financial   other investment options depending on their situation and what
        system and the U.S. government passed truly enormous amounts   proprietary Private Investment Management (PIM ®) portfolios
        of fiscal stimulus to both companies and the American consumer.   that may be appropriate for clients wanting to protect their
 t’s the month of March and many outdoor art shows are filling   If looking for something to do earlier in the month, the
        Those actions prevented a greater economic crisis and enabled   assets against inflation. In order to evaluate your portfolio for its
 our calendars with things to do on the weekends.  This is a   Phil Fisher Gallery is featuring a show of works that are “Epic
        a rapid recovery. Demand is back—and expected to grow—but   sensitivity to inflation, please reach out to set up an appointment
 Ireturn to somewhat normal activities, in this time, that has   Imagery” and the public is invited to come and view these works
        you can’t restart an entire economy overnight. The disrupted   with one of our financial advisors.
 been “not so normal.”  After a hiatus of two years, the art show   by Phil Fisher, Jan Ellen Atkielski, Kevin Barton and more.
        supply chains and labor shortages are still sorting themselves out,
 called “Five Painters & A Potter” is going to happen again.  This is   Phil Fisher Gallery is located where 8th St S & 12th Ave S
        causing wild price movements for goods and commodities such   1 https://www.barrons.com/articles/inflation-is-good-news-
 an opportunity to meet and purchase works from six of our long-  meet at the flagpole in Old Naples by the Bay, in Crayton Cove.
        as used cars, coffee and lumber; shortages for everything from   for-stocks-with-high-dividends-51621170002
 standing, well known artists in Naples. Phil Fisher, Paul Arsenault,
        semiconductors to caramel syrup. Even Dollar Tree is raising their
 Jim Rice, Natalie Guess, Tara O’Neill and Rick Wobbe will be
        prices on some items above $1. However, this chaos in supply
 showing their works of art in a relaxed environment, the way we
        chains should eventually calm, restoring a measure of normality to                Tom Moran
 used to do art events.  Joe McNichols & Friends will be providing
        the prices of many goods. Chairman Powell likely referred to this   Founder,  Chief Executive Officer,  Senior PIM Portfolio Manager
 music during the day and it’s bound to be a good time!  It happens
        process when he talked about elevated inflation readings being           P: (239) 393.8076  |  F: 239-431-5239
 Sunday March 27th at The Clay Place, 1555 Shadowlawn Dr.,                         Thomas.Moran@MoranWM.com
        “transitory.” The elephant in the room is whether the Fed’s actions
 Naples from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.  The public is welcome.                              www.MoranWM.com
        on monetary policy have the potential to create lasting inflation
                                                                               5801 Pelican Bay Blvd, Suite 110, Naples, FL 34108
        that can negatively impact the markets and the broader economy
        for years to come.
           Equity securities are subject to market risk which means their value may fluctuate in response to general   Investing in foreign securities presents certain risks not associated with domestic investments, such as currency
        economic and market conditions, the prospects of individual companies, and industry sectors. Investments in equity   fluctuation, political and economic instability, and different accounting standards. This may result in greater share
        securities are generally more volatile than other types of securities. There is no guarantee that dividend-paying   price volatility.
 www.GalleriesOfCraytonCove.com  www.PhilFisherFineArt.com  www.Guess-FisherGallery.com        stocks will return more than the overall stock market. Dividends are not guaranteed and are subject to change or   disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.
                                                                      The PIM program is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory
        elimination.
                                                                      Investment products and services are offered through Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC WFAFN).
                                                                   Moran Wealth Management is a separate entity from WFAFN. 1021-03944
 30  Life in Naples | March 2022  Life in Naples | March 2022                                                                31
   26   27   28   29   30   31   32   33   34   35   36