Joel Riha-Aldrich
Beyond the Pitch: How the 2026 World Cup Could Shape the U.S. Economy and Markets
Starting this week, the most-watched sporting event on the planet officially kicks off. What makes this year’s FIFA World Cup more special for the United States is that this is the first time our country has served as a host of the tournament since 1994. However, this year’s tournament has two unique traits compared to …
Joel Riha-Aldrich
June 9, 2026
Airline Stocks: Turbulence in the Industry
The phrase “chaos is in the air” is often casually stated. However, it is extremely applicable to describe the situation that the airline industry is currently enduring. With the upcoming Memorial Day weekend frenzy of vacationing and travel, consumers will experience their own version of chaos, but beneath the surface, airlines are facing their own …
Joel Riha-Aldrich
May 18, 2026
The Growing Exposure to Concentration Risk
What may seem like a singular holding in your portfolio may be held twice, three times, or more unintentionally. In portfolio construction today, allocations are becoming more prevalent to feature ETFs, rather than simply relying on single stock choices. Not only is the usage of ETFs growing, but they are constantly being created by asset …
Joel Riha-Aldrich
April 24, 2026
The Bracketology of Bull Markets
March is synonymous with a “madness” in the air due to the NCAA tournament, which provides the country with a captivating energy that only comes once a year. The tournament is filled with underdog stories of schools and/or athletes, upsets that even the most calculated would not have predicted, and buzzer beaters that are heard …
Joel Riha-Aldrich
March 16, 2026