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In this episode of Coffee with Evergreen, Jeff Otis, Director of Private Wealth, interviews Jeff Dicks, Co-Chief Investment Officer, to discuss market updates August.

Some topics they cover:

- 2023 has been an active year for the market. What are some highlights we've seen?

-From a macroeconomic perspective, what has been driving the market this year?

-How have bonds been performing in the current market, and what are some strategies we've employed their potential?

As always, thanks for listening! This episode was recorded on August 2nd, 2023.

In this Deep Dive with Evergreen, our Director of Private Wealth, Jeff Otis, interviews our Director of Financial Planning, Katie Vercio. Together, they discuss college investing strategies. Some topics they cover:


College planning can be a large expense. What factors should you consider when planning for education?
A few different types of accounts are used to set up college savings funds. What are the types of accounts? How should you choose which to use?
Many factors should be considered when determining with which account(s) to fund future college plans. Loans, financial aid, current financial goals, and payment methods are all worth weighing as you move toward this next step.

As always, thank you for listening! This episode was recorded on June 13, 2023.

In this episode of Coffee with Evergreen, Jeff Otis interviews co-CIO Jeff Dicks to discuss a very relevant topic: the debt ceiling. The debt ceiling/limit restricts how much the federal government can borrow to pay its bill and how it can allocate funds for future investments. The debt limit has been raised or suspended numerous times to avoid a default by the US government on its debt. However, the US is getting close to reaching that borrowing limit, which, if it does, would be an unprecedented event. Some of the questions they look to answer are:


What are the implications if we do default on our debts? Who will see the impacts of these effects?
Both parties have different conditions for raising the debt ceiling. What is the difference between them? What happens if a deal is not reached?
Can hitting the debt ceiling be avoided without Congressional action?
How is Evergreen preparing for this?

As always, thank you for listening! This episode was recorded on May 26, 2023.

In this episode of Coffee with Evergreen, Jeff Otis interviews Gherman Howell to discuss how investors should approach markets with looming recession fears and a strong start to the year for stocks.

Some topics they cover:


Should investors trust the recent rally?
Why do credit spreads not seem to be pricing in a recession?
Should investors move from floating- to fixed-rate debt?
Which sectors do we think are most attractive in the near- and long-term?

As always, thank you for listening!

In this episode of Coffee with Evergreen, Jeff Otis interviews Michael Johnston to discuss the impact of new developments in artificial intelligence (AI).

Some topics they cover:


What is "generative AI"?
What industries may be most impacted by AI, and how will it change efficiency?
What are the pros and cons of regulation?
How has AI positively impacted the market so far?

As always, thank you for listening!

In this episode of Coffee with Evergreen, Director of Private Wealth, Jeff Otis interviews Co-CIO, Jeff Dicks to summarize recent events in the banking industry.

Some topics they cover:


What events led up to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank?
What actions did the government take to reduce the risk of contagion and stabilize the banking industry?
How are client accounts protected at brokerage houses in comparison to banks?

As always, thank you for listening!