The Lebenthal Report

Michael Hartzman, CFP and Dominick Tavella
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The Lebenthal Report is a weekly business show that keeps investors informed about the current market conditions, opportunities and risks in the financial markets as seen by three experienced Wall Street veterans. Along with prominent guests, Dominick Tavella and Michael Hartzman will guide you through the complex world of investing. They break down today's headlines and stories into common sense, providing you the kind of sound fiduciary advice their clients have received for years. The Lebenthal Report provides a clear guide to creating and maintaining a low stress plan for financial success and security. The Lebenthal Report will assist you to create the right financial plan that is right for you and keep you on that path with clear and common sense. Tune in every Tuesday at 2 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

  1. 2D AGO

    Market Update - February 10th, 2026

    The Magnificent 7 are struggling. The NASDAQ is negative. Gold just hit $5,000. Meanwhile, international markets are quietly surging — and small cap stocks are ripping higher. What's really going on?   In this episode, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down: Why Big Tech earnings weren't "good enough" for Wall Street Whether the AI spending boom is a bubble… or the next internet Why the rest of the market is outperforming the Magnificent 7 International markets up 30–40% over the past year The real reason central banks are hoarding gold Why silver's wild swings require caution What the Federal Reserve is actually worried about The growing "no hire, no fire" job market trend A new New York State law requiring small businesses (10+ employees) to implement a 401(k) plan Plus, we discuss how we're positioning client portfolios amid shifting leadership: small caps, mid caps, dividend stocks, and international exposure.   Markets are rotating. Headlines are noisy. Discipline matters more than ever.   🎧 Tune in for perspective beyond the headlines.     Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    56 min

  2. FEB 3

    Encore: Staying Confident in a Headline-Driven Market with Howard Yaruss

    In case you missed it, be sure to check out this encore episode of The Lebenthal Report, where Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down the sudden selloff tied to escalating geopolitical uncertainty, including the latest Greenland/NATO tensions and renewed tariff concerns. The big question for investors: is this a real economic deterioration — or market panic driven by unpredictable headlines? Then they were joined by returning guest Howard Yaruss, economist, NYU professor, and author of Understandable Economics, to discuss what's really happening beneath the surface: the rising cost of U.S. debt, why foreign demand for Treasuries may be weakening, why gold is surging, and what "black swan" risks investors should actually worry about. 📘 Howard Yaruss' book: Understandable Economics 🌐 More info: howardyaruss.com

    56 min

  3. JAN 27

    Encore: Motivation and Money: The Paradox of Passion in Investing

    In case you missed it, we're replaying a timely episode of The Lebenthal Report that speaks directly to today's market environment. Markets opened the year on a strong note, but headline risk and global uncertainty quickly came into focus. In this episode, we discuss how investors can stay grounded in fundamentals while navigating unpredictable news cycles. Michael and Dominick are joined by Dr. Bobby Hoffman, author of The Paradox of Passion: How Rewards Covertly Control Motivation, to explore the psychology behind motivation, passion, and decision-making—and how those forces influence investor behavior. Topics include: Why markets can handle bad news—but not uncertainty Headline risk versus economic fundamentals The real story behind "fear and greed" Why passion isn't always sustainable Self-control, long-term planning, and smarter financial decisions If you're hearing this for the first time—or revisiting it with fresh perspective—this conversation is well worth a listen.   Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    55 min

  4. JAN 21

    Staying Confident in a Headline-Driven Market with Howard Yaruss

    Markets were in decent shape early in 2026 — until headline risk came roaring back. In this episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down the sudden selloff tied to escalating geopolitical uncertainty, including the latest Greenland/NATO tensions and renewed tariff concerns. The big question for investors: is this a real economic deterioration — or market panic driven by unpredictable headlines? Then we're joined by returning guest Howard Yaruss, economist, NYU professor, and author of Understandable Economics, to discuss what's really happening beneath the surface: the rising cost of U.S. debt, why foreign demand for Treasuries may be weakening, why gold is surging, and what "black swan" risks investors should actually worry about. 📘 Howard Yaruss' book: Understandable Economics 🌐 More info: howardyaruss.com       Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    56 min

  5. JAN 13

    Motivation and Money: The Paradox of Passion in Investing

    Markets opened the year on a strong note, but headline risk and global uncertainty are rising. In this episode of The Lebenthal Report, we discuss how investors can stay focused on fundamentals while navigating unpredictable news cycles. We're joined by Dr. Bobby Hoffman, author of The Paradox of Passion: How Rewards Covertly Control Motivation, to explore the psychology behind motivation, passion, and decision-making—and how those same forces influence investor behavior. Topics include: • Why markets can accept bad news—but not the unknown • Headline risk vs. economic fundamentals • The truth about "fear and greed" in investing • Why passion isn't always sustainable • Self-control, long-term planning, and better financial decisions     Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    55 min

  6. JAN 6

    Encore: 2025 Market Wrap + 2026 Outlook

    Markets closed out 2025 with strong gains — surprising many investors who expected recession risk, tariff-driven disruption, and renewed volatility. In this encore episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down what powered the market's resilience, why AI and data center expansion could shape the 2026 narrative, what to watch from interest rates amid a shifting Federal Reserve leadership, and how a potential wave of tax refunds may provide meaningful stimulus early next year.   Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    55 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    2025 Market Wrap + 2026 Outlook

    Markets closed 2025 with strong gains, surprising many who expected recession risk and tariff-driven disruption. In this episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael Hartzman and Dominick Tavella break down what drove the year's resilience, why AI and data centers could dominate the 2026 narrative, what to expect from interest rates and the Fed transition, and how a potential wave of tax refunds could provide meaningful stimulus early next year.   Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    55 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    Encore: In Defense of Millennials

    In this encore episode The Lebenthal Report, Author and Bloomberg News reporter Charlie Wells joined us to discuss his book What Happened to Millennials: In Defense of a Generation. Drawing from hundreds of hours of interviews with five Millennials from wildly different backgrounds — alongside hard data and economic context — Wells explains what really happened to this cohort's finances, careers, and lives. We dug into why Millennials were labeled "lazy" and "entitled" when the macro backdrop was anything but, how repeated shocks shaped their risk tolerance, spending, and investing habits, and why they're about to move from being the market's punching bag to its decision-makers.   And yes, we talked about the big stuff: what Millennial leadership could mean for markets, housing, retirement policy, and voting blocs — plus whether the generation that survived three "once-in-a-lifetime" crises is actually the most battle-tested set of future CEOs and policymakers we've got.   If you've ever wondered whether Millennials are unlucky, misunderstood, or quietly reshaping the economy while everyone's distracted by culture wars… this one's for you.     Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is a registered investment advisor. Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc is a FINRA registered Broker Dealer. The content of this podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. The views expressed in this podcast are subject to change based on market and other conditions. Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Global Advisors, LLC is available on the SEC's website at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov._ Information about the qualifications and business practices of Lebenthal Financial Services, Inc and its representatives can be found on FINRA's BrokerCheck website, https://brokercheck.finra.org/

    56 min
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The Lebenthal Report is a weekly business show that keeps investors informed about the current market conditions, opportunities and risks in the financial markets as seen by three experienced Wall Street veterans. Along with prominent guests, Dominick Tavella and Michael Hartzman will guide you through the complex world of investing. They break down today's headlines and stories into common sense, providing you the kind of sound fiduciary advice their clients have received for years. The Lebenthal Report provides a clear guide to creating and maintaining a low stress plan for financial success and security. The Lebenthal Report will assist you to create the right financial plan that is right for you and keep you on that path with clear and common sense. Tune in every Tuesday at 2 PM Pacific Time on the VoiceAmerica Business Channel.

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  • Creator
    Michael Hartzman, CFP and Dominick Tavella
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Hartzman, CFP and Dominick Tavella
  • Show Website
    The Lebenthal Report