by Joseph "Bo" Billeaud | Jun 12, 2024 | Blog, Bo's Corner
We’re all familiar with the butterfly effect. You know, a butterfly flapping its wing in Brazil ultimately causes a tornado in Texas. The butterfly effect is a fascinating concept that illustrates how the smallest of actions can have significant consequences in...
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 Joseph "Bo" Billeaud | May 14, 2024 | Blog, Bo's Corner
Yes, stocks can drop. Sometimes a lot. That’s not exactly news, nor should it be long-term consequential. How we react to those times of stock market duress, however, is very consequential. The chart below from JP Morgan’s Guide to the Markets shows the annual...
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 Montgomery Gossen | Mar 26, 2024 | Blog
In less than three months, the S&P 500 has broken through five market high milestones on five separate occasions1. As prices continue to climb, investors have become concerned that the stock market is too expensive. As of March 25, 2024, the S&P 500 costs...
by Kaleb Price, CFP®, CPA | Mar 12, 2024 | Blog
In 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act became law, requiring many business owners to submit additional information on the company and its beneficial owners to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the U.S. Treasury Department. The goal of the...
