by Erin Despot McMenemon, CFA® | Oct 7, 2024 | Blog
The unknown story of the guy that could have been “Buffett” famous! When it comes to long-term investing, many people think the goal is to maximize returns as quickly as possible. But as investors like Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger demonstrate, it’s more...
by Erin Despot McMenemon, CFA® | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Don’t Assume That Cash is King for Long-Term Investing The image below highlights a critical concept: the opportunity cost of holding cash instead of investing in the stock market long-term. The picture shows the dramatic impact of missing the best consecutive rally...
by Erin Despot McMenemon, CFA® | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog
In today’s chaotic world, achieving financial stability can often feel like an elusive dream. But with the right guidance and strategies, we know it’s possible. For nearly 40 years, BCM Advisors has helped people invest their hard-earned money and save for a...
by Erin Despot McMenemon, CFA® | May 7, 2024 | Blog
From time to time, we have clients that are interested in learning about private equity. Although these avenues don’t align with our investment strategy (for reasons we’ll discuss below), we acknowledge the curiosity and interest of clients and the...
by Erin Despot McMenemon, CFA® | Sep 6, 2023 | Blog
When you have children or grandchildren, your first thought is often, “How do I give them the world?” But the second may be, “How do I raise good, kind, generous people—the opposite of spoiled?” They can coexist, but what is the answer? I am...
