The Independent Advisors

Mark McEvily
  • 4.8 (35)
  • Investing
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A free financial markets podcast hosted weekly by Independent Registered Investment Advisors Mark McEvily & Matt Jessup. Mark & Matt discuss their perspective on stocks, trade-able securities, the economy and financial planning. All commentary on this podcast is objective and independent. Mark & Matt strive to make sense of the challenging world of finance by providing understandable commentary to the general public. Mark and Matt are Managing Partners at Jessup Wealth Management. Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH. 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105

  1. Jul 8

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 358: "Can't afford to take risk off..."

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) Show Notes: Post on X from Ryan Detrick on 7.1.26 - https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2072147268589813875 Chart from JPMorgan Asset Management’s “Guide to Retirement” 2026 slide deck - https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/ Chart From JPMorgan Asset Management’s “Guide to Retirement” 2026 slide deck - https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/ Article written by Jim Dahle on The White Coat Investor on June 9th titled “Great Reasons to have a Tax-Deferred Account” - https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/tax-deferred-accounts/ Market Performance & Economic Insights — July market trends, midterm-year patterns (01:00) New "530A" Child Retirement Accounts — $1,000 government seed money for kids' IRAs (03:30) Retirement Spending Variability & Portfolio Management — spending fluctuations, stock allocation strategy (09:30) Tax-Deferred Accounts & Strategic Tax Planning — pre-tax vs. Roth, QCDs, medical deductions (18:00) Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth

  2. Jul 2

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 357: "Betting on Corporate America Usually Wins"

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) First Half Market Returns — 01:38 Positive Second Half Historical Data — 03:18 July Seasonality/Earnings Season — 08:08 Earnings Volatility (banks) — 21:26 Contrarian Rate Cut View — 06:45 Fed Inflation vs. Market Pricing — 09:36 Record Profit Margins — 11:09 Long-Term-Care Insurance Interest — 15:35 Show Notes: Post on X from Ryan Detrick on June 30th - https://x.com/ryandetrick/status/2072145073123287148?s=12&t=Godkt5FzuqWcmpmvo2G5Jg Post on X from Ryan Detrick on June 30th with regards to the end of Q2 - https://x.com/ryandetrick/status/2072152404204691612?s=12&t=Godkt5FzuqWcmpmvo2G5Jg Post on X from Jeffrey Hirsch on June 26th - https://x.com/AlmanacTrader/status/2070552258027122870?s=20 Post on X from Rob Anderson back on January 26th this year - https://x.com/_rob_anderson/status/2014766234311553220?s=20 Article written by Christine Benz on Morningstar on August 11th 2025 titled “Does Long-Term-Care Insurance Add Up? - https://www.morningstar.com/retirement/does-long-term-care-insurance-add-up

  3. Jun 25

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 356: Stay In Your Lane.

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)  Show Notes: Post on X from Randy Dunham on June 22nd - https://x.com/itmrandy/status/2069069113360633898 Post on X from Brian Feroldi on June 24th - https://x.com/BrianFeroldi/status/2069815175272681686

  4. Jun 18

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 355: The Market Is Justified

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) • Market Update & Fed Outlook (1:40–6:20) – Market performance, inflation data, and interest rate expectations. • Social Security Solvency (9:10–10:40) – Trust fund projections and potential benefit changes. • AI Spending & Tech Growth (13:30–15:00) – Rising AI infrastructure investment and its impact on tech stocks. • Consumer Wealth Trends (17:50–21:30) – Growth of the upper middle class and its influence on spending. • Bond Market Risks (23:30–26:50) – How interest rate changes affect bond prices and volatility. • College Savings Strategies (28:45–32:50) – Comparing 529 plans and brokerage accounts for education savings. Show Notes: Article from Lorie Konish on June 9th on CNBC titled “Social Security retirement trust fund may be depleted in 2032, new trustees report finds” with commentary from Kitces.com - https://www.cnbc.com/2026/06/09/social-security-trustees-report-depletion-dates.html Post on X from Ryan Detrick on June 15th - https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2066551008654762075 - Article by Dalvin Brown in the Wall Street Journal titled “The Financial Planning Expert Who’s Boycotting 529s for His Kids” - https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/the-financial-planning-expert-whos-boycotting-529s-for-his-kids-6c3e32fc?st=KgKuSt&reflink=desktopwebshare_permalink - Article by Anna Garcia titled “Why Advisors don’t Recommend 529s” outlines a different approach - https://thecollegefinanciallady.com/2026/01/27/why-advisors-dont-recommend-529s/ Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

  5. Jun 11

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 354: Not Over Yet!

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) ·       Market Pullback & Outlook (2:41) ·       Earnings Season Expectations (6:56) ·       SpaceX IPO & IPO Market Trends (7:28) ·       Fear, Volatility & Investor Behavior (8:25) ·       Technology Sector Momentum & Earnings Growth (11:16) ·       Historical IPO Activity & Market Context (17:04) ·       IPO Investing Considerations (20:02) ·       Tech Valuations vs. the Dot-Com Bubble (21:40) ·       Long-Term Perspective on Technology Investing (24:50) ·       Nine-Week Market Winning Streak Analysis (25:10) ·       Inheritance Spending & Wealth Transfer Risks (26:40) ·       Estate Planning & Preserving Family Wealth (29:50) ·       Market Sentiment & June Outlook (31:00) Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

  6. Jun 4

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 353: Lends to the Bulls

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page Show Notes: Post from Ryan Detrick on X on 5.3.26 - https://x.com/ryandetrick/status/2051041560565809579? Post on X from Astra Insights on May 1st - https://x.com/AstraInsights/status/2050185241453609222?s=20 Blog Post from The White Coat Investor on May 12th titled “4 Reasons Why We’re Spending Our HSA Money – And Why You Should Too - https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/spend-hsa-money-now/

  7. May 28

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 352: ft. Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Chris Kershner

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)  Economic diversification & regional growth — (11:06)  Logistics & transportation expansion — (12:23)  Healthcare & regional quality of life — (13:28)  Local business support & community spending — (14:45)  Workforce challenges, talent attraction & development — (19:37, 20:50, 23:18)  Relationship-driven business culture & leadership — (22:02, 23:50, 26:59)  Downtown Dayton redevelopment & urban core growth — (24:30, 25:41)  Chamber strategy, events & member support — (28:15, 30:33)

  8. May 21

    The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 351: Advantageous Ways to Invest in Certain Rate Environments

    If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) #351 Topics • Market Performance & Interest Rates (02:58–07:38, 23:58–24:32) YTD market gains, rising Treasury yields, and higher rates not necessarily hurting stocks • Sector Trends & Active Management (18:17–19:45, 30:34) Tech/semiconductors leading markets; managers becoming more cautious • Investor Psychology (13:47) Focus on staying invested rather than timing the market • Inflation Pressures (10:57, 27:21) Commodity, oil, and trucking costs keeping inflation elevated • Trump IRA Program (37:50–46:02) New retirement savings plan with federal matching contributions • M&A & IPO Activity (08:45–09:50) Utility merger news and rising IPO activity like SpaceX • Earnings & Volatility (33:57–35:20) Strong earnings supporting markets despite volatility concerns

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A free financial markets podcast hosted weekly by Independent Registered Investment Advisors Mark McEvily & Matt Jessup. Mark & Matt discuss their perspective on stocks, trade-able securities, the economy and financial planning. All commentary on this podcast is objective and independent. Mark & Matt strive to make sense of the challenging world of finance by providing understandable commentary to the general public. Mark and Matt are Managing Partners at Jessup Wealth Management. Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH. 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105

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  • Creator
    Mark McEvily
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    299
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2026 The Independent Advisors
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