Joe Abbott, CFA, Senior Research Analyst, commented on Procter & Gamble’s quarterly earnings, highlighting strong execution and market share gains, despite the global challenges. Read more of Joe’s insights in the full article. “How P&G overcame obstacles to surprise analysts, boost market value.” 1/22/2025
Jason Jackman, CEO, recently joined Steve Watkins to discuss the firm's achievement of surpassing $20 billion in assets under management. Jackman emphasized that while growth is a significant milestone, the importance of the growth is that we are helping more people than we ever have before. Read the full article here: “Johnson Investment Counsel crosses major milestone.” Cincinnati Business Courier, 1/16/2025.
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Tony Kure, CFP offers insight into different strategies for claiming Social Security benefits. “What Is the Maximum Possible Social Security Benefit in 2025?” U.S. News and World Report, 1/13/2025.
Chris Godby, CFA, Senior Research Analyst, provided insight on the acquisition reports of one of the largest public companies in Cincinnati. Godby suggested this reported deal is somewhat of a surprise, given the Paycor investment in a new downtown Cincinnati headquarters and the naming rights for the Bengals stadium. He continued that these actions are more indicative of an independent company seeking growth versus one that was for sale. “Paycor, one of Cincinnati’s largest public companies, in talks to be acquired, report says.” Cincinnati Business Courier, 1/6/2025.
Managing Director of Dayton Market, Vince Russell, recently talked to 2 News on what to do if you have any sort of windfall/inheritance. "What to do if you win the lottery”. 2 News, 12/30/2024.
Johnson Investment Counsel’s Managing Director and Portfolio Manager, Brandon Zureick, has been recognized as an InvestmentNews 2024 Rising Star. Press Release, 11/21/2024.
In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, Chief Investment Officer, discussed Apple’s earnings. He was encouraged by the growth in advance of the AI features fully launching, noting there is an underappreciated demand. “Apple Sales Hit Quarterly Record as iPhone Business Rebounds.” Wall Street Journal, 10/31/2024.
Joe Abbott, CFA, Senior Research Analyst, commented on Procter & Gamble’s quarterly earnings, highlighting solid growth outside of the Middle East and China. He also emphasized that the company’s innovation pipeline has given management confidence that the trend of volume growth will continue. “P&G CFO says company still on track despite investor concerns over first-quarter revenue dip.” Cincinnati Business Courier, 10/ 21/2024.
In a recent interview with CNBC, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, Chief Investment Officer, discussed P&G’s earnings. He noted that while the company is seeing weaker demand in China, the overall issues in Asia are minor compared to the difficulties P&G has overcome in the past. “Procter & Gamble earning beat estimates, but weak demand in China hurts sales.” CNBC, 10/18/2024.
Brandon Zureick, CFA, discusses bond strategies in his latest article, "Tips for Honing Your Bond Strategy." He highlights the growing focus on bonds in 2024, driven by elevated yields and potential rate cuts. Zureick explores how bonds offer stability and income, making them essential for balancing risks in investment portfolios. Understanding the right bond fund for your goals is key to success in the current market. “Tips for Honing Your Bond Strategy”, Kiplinger, 10/15/2024
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Current and former P&G employees can learn more about their Profit Sharing Trust (PST) distribution options during this informative webinar. Former P&G Finance/Brand Management employee, Mike Stanis, CFA, CFP®, MBA, is a Portfolio Manager and the Procter and Gamble (P&G) Retirement Plans Director at JIC. He spent 17+ years with P&G and will share what he learned about transitioning from P&G so that you can make the best decisions for your family.
For many nearing retirement, the decision to purchase an annuity isn’t about returns—it’s about peace of mind. But what are you really paying for that feeling of safety? With annuity sales reaching record highs, it's time to unpack the psychological tradeoffs, hidden costs, and key risks.
Johnson Investment Counsel is pleased to announce six new shareholders to the firm. The shareholders include: Joshua Basinger, CTFA®, Alex Bey, CFA, David Christian, CFA, CFP®, Christopher Godby, CFA, Joseph Henderson, CLU®, CFP®, and James Wineland, CFP®, CIMA®, AIF®.
Timing your Social Security claim is a critical decision that impacts retirement cash flow, portfolio strategy, and long-term financial security. While delaying benefits can boost lifetime income, the right choice depends on personal health, lifestyle goals, and peace of mind—not just the numbers.
As the wealth management industry continues to consolidate, we remain unwavering in our mission: to deliver independent, client-first financial guidance, free from external pressures or competing interests.
CIO, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, discusses the market volatility in light of recent tariff changes. The S&P 500 fell 4.3% in Q1, while bonds rose nearly 3%. April brought sharp market swings as trade tensions with China escalated. The Fed held rates steady amid cooling inflation. We remain focused on disciplined, diversified investing through uncertainty.
Paying off a home might not be the optimal financial decision, and there are many variables involved in analyzing the data. By using reasonable assumptions and a well-thought-out plan, the numeric disadvantages, when put in proper context, could be far outweighed by the advantages of peace of mind and contentment.
This quarter’s market update from CIO Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, the JIC Beyond the Numbers blog “Should We Pay off the Mortgage Before or In Retirement?” by Managing Director of Northeastern Ohio Market and Senior Portfolio Manager, Anthony Kure, CFP®, and, as always, catch up on all of your JIC employee news.
Following last week's significant tariff announcements and subsequent market turbulence, we've experienced yet another week of heightened volatility. Policy uncertainty continues to drive sharp swings in markets, and we want to provide clarity on recent developments and our approach moving forward.
This week, the U.S. announced a broad set of new tariffs on imported goods—one of the most significant trade policy moves in decades. While markets were generally expecting an increase in tariffs, the announced policy exceeded even the most aggressive forecasts. This has triggered significant market volatility, and we want to provide clarity on what this means and how we’re managing through it.