Johnson Investment Counsel ranked 3rd in Cincinnati Business Courier’s Largest Greater Cincinnati Money Management Firms list. The ranking is based on assets under management reported by individual firms via an online survey. “Largest Greater Cincinnati Money Management Firms.” Cincinnati Business Courier, 7/19/2024.
Johnson Investment Counsel ranked as the 31st largest Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) in the nation in Financial Advisor Magazine's "2024 RIA Ranking." Financial Advisor Magazine, 7/12/2024.
Senior Research Analyst Joe Abbott, CFA weighs in on Kroger’s first-quarter earnings, noting the commentary on second-quarter expectations came in a bit weaker than hoped for primarily due to margin pressure. “Kroger shares fell even after 1Q earnings beat expectations. Here’s why.” Cincinnati Business Courier, 6/24/2024.
Senior Portfolio Manager Laura Mattern, CFA, CFP®, was interviewed by Amy Scalia of Cincinnati Refined on saving for college and 529 plans for this week's show on Local12. “The ABCs of 529 College Savings Plans.” Cincinnati Refined, 6/15/2024.
Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA weighs in on Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference’s expected announcement of new artificial intelligence features, nothing that in the extremely competitive AI market it is important that Apple can start showing progress. “Apple Is Under Pressure to Deliver on AI at Monday’s WWDC Event.” Wall Street Journal, 6/10/2024.
Johnson Investment Counsel was named a Top Workplace by The Cincinnati Enquirer for the 11th year in a row. "Cincinnati Top Workplaces." Cincinnati Enquire, 5/29/2024.
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Tony Kure, CFP offers insight into 529 plans for college savings, recommending opening this tax-favored account as soon as a child is born. “Interest on Federal Student Loans is Rising to 6.53%.” The New York Times, 5/24/2024.
Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager Tony Kure, CFP offers insights into different vehicles available to build a retirement paycheck, focusing specifically on annuities. “How to Build Your Retirement Paycheck – And Make It Last.” Barron’s, 5/24/2024.
Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA weighs in on Apple’s Q2 2024 earnings report, noting that although iPhone sales were down a bit, they held on to their profitability. “Apple Sales Fall as iPhone, China Businesses Remain Sluggish.” Wall Street Journal, 5/2/2024.
Managing Director Dean Moulas, CFA, featured in Fanfare Magazine on why Johnson Investment Counsel has been involved with Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra since 2002. “Why We Give.” Fanfare Magazine, 3/1/2024.
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Johnson Investment Counsel is pleased to announce two new shareholders to the firm. The shareholders include: Andrea Ernst, CFP®, and Andrew Kucia, CFP®.
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.
When discussing wealth planning advice with clients and prospective clients, it’s not uncommon for one question to either be explicitly articulated or considered privately: “How do we know the advice we’re receiving is truly in our best interest?” In recent years, the term “fiduciary” has become central to that conversation.
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Financial headlines offer endless reasons to worry, moving fast and designed to alarm. The anxiety is understandable, but predictions are only guesses. What matters more is perspective. Five numbers don’t predict the near future, but they show how markets have held up through wars, recessions, and crises, and what that history means for supporting your life and legacy.
Read our 1Q 2026 Quarterly Insight newsletter, including this quarter’s Market Update from Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, this month's JIC Blog, "Five Numbers You Need to Know For Uncertain Times," and this quarter's JIC employee news.
The year opened with the strongest economic momentum we’ve seen in a while—broader market strength, improving consumer conditions, and signs of a healthier expansion. Then a sudden geopolitical conflict disrupted a key global energy route and introduced a wave of volatility. In this quarter’s update, CIO Charles Rinehart explains how quickly the landscape shifted, what history suggests about moments like this, and why long-term investors may still have reasons to stay confident.
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