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Portfolio Manager James Wineland, CFP®, CIMA®, AIF® spoke with Ideastream Public Media on retirement plans for small businesses. Setting up a 401(k) that is straightforward, manageable and affordable comes with its challenges for small business owners. James shares some crucial questions entrepreneurs should be considering when deciding the right plan. “Are retirement benefit plans worth the hassle for Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurs?” Ideastream Public Media, 12/11/2023.

Johnson Investment Counsel Chief Investment Officer Jason Jackman, CFA, is included in Cincinnati 300, Cincinnati Magazine’s 2023 list of the city’s most influential leaders. "The Region's Most Powerful Business Leaders." Cincinnati Magazine, 11/13/2023.

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager Brandon Zureick, CFA discussed the U.S. jobs report with Spectrum News 1, sharing that gains across the U.S. economy slightly surpassed economists’ expectations. Zureick also pointed out that the outlook is even better for Ohio where reshoring and new manufacturing activity will continue to support regional job growth. “Impact of U.S. Jobs Report on Ohio.” Spectrum News 1, 12/11/2023.

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager Brandon Zureick, CFA discussed the recent federal spending bill with Spectrum News 1, highlighting its implications for the economy. The efforts to prevent a government shutdown were particularly welcome news, especially considering the holiday travel season. Zureick also noted that the pace of inflation is moderating, which is positive news for both consumers and investors. "Impact of Government Spending Bill and the Consumer Price Index." Spectrum News 1, 11/20/2023.

Senior Research Analyst Bill Jung, CFA, weighs in on Fifth Third’s third-quarter earnings in a Cincinnati Business Courier article: "Fifth Third CEO on 3Q earnings: ‘It was one of the better quarters anybody posted." Cincinnati Business Courier, 10/24/2023.

Senior Research Analyst Joe Abbott, CFA, weighs in on P&G’s revised earnings expectations in a Cincinnati Business Courier article: " Procter & Gamble beats Wall Street expectations in first-quarter earnings report, revises 2024 guidance." Cincinnati Business Courier, 10/19/2023.

Senior Research Analyst Joe Abbott, CFA, weighs in on tInstacart’s $660 million initial public offering and its impact on Kroger in the Cincinnati Business Courier article: "Kroger in line to make big haul from Instacart’s $660 million IPO through Albertsons." Cincinnati Business Courier, 9/20/2023.

Barron’s ranked Johnson Investment Counsel 36 in the nation in their 2023 Top 100 RIA Firms ranking. “Top 100 RIA Firms.” Barron's, 9/18/23.

Senior Research Analyst Joe Abbott, CFA, weighs in on Kroger’s lower than expected same-store sales growth in the Cincinnati Business Courier article: " Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen on store divestitures: ‘We've addressed all the questions the FTC would have.’" Cincinnati Business Courier, 9/11/2023.

Managing Director of Dayton Market Vince Russell highlighted in Dayton Daily News: " Oakwood dad educates teachers, students on the stock market: Vince Russell wants others to learn lessons he didn’t while growing up." Dayton Daily News, 8/20/2023.