BFM News and Market Updates

Q1 2024 Quarterly Perspective

Q1 2024 Quarterly Perspective

  by Brad M. Weafer, CFA | Chief Investment Officer Key Points Equity returns had a strong start to 2024, but bond returns were modestly negative during the first quarter. The combination yielded healthy returns for balanced portfolios. The near-term environment for...

Q4 2023 Quarterly Perspective

Q4 2023 Quarterly Perspective

  by Brad M. Weafer, CFA | Chief Investment Officer Click Video Below for Quarterly Update Key Points Both bonds and stocks posted strong results in the fourth quarter, delivering very healthy full-year returns Lower inflation, lower interest rates, and a positive...

BFM 2023 Holiday Wish List

BFM 2023 Holiday Wish List

  by Brad M. Weafer, CFA | Chief Investment OfficerI have shared many conversations with friends lamenting the newer holiday tradition of the “Elf on the Shelf”. For those unfamiliar, each morning, children wake up to find a “magical” toy elf placed in a different...

Important Tax Numbers for 2024

Important Tax Numbers for 2024

by Alisa Kim O'Neil, JD, CTFA, AEP®, CDFA®, Chief Planning Officer The IRS has released its annual inflation-adjusted figures for 2024. We have summarized several key points to help you start planning for the new year.If you have any questions, please contact our...

Q3 2023 Quarterly Perspective

Q3 2023 Quarterly Perspective

  by Brad M. Weafer, CFA | Chief Investment Officer Click Video Below for Quarterly Update Key Points Both bonds and stocks posted negative returns in Q3, but balanced portfolios have delivered solid returns year-to-date Cyclical investment risk rises during...

Massachusetts Passes Tax Relief Legislation

Massachusetts Passes Tax Relief Legislation

By Alisa Kim O’Neil, JD, CTFA, AEP®, CDFA® and Kathy Sablone, JD, AEP®, Co-Chief Planning OfficersAfter months of debate, the Massachusetts House and Senate passed a compromise tax relief bill, and Governor Healey signed it into law the afternoon of October 4th. Here...