Our Perspective on Industry News and Trends

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.

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.

Chief Investment Officer, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA,  eviews 2024’s strong market performance, highlighted by a 25% S&P 500 return and tech-driven growth, and outlines key themes for 2025. With a new administration’s policy shifts, evolving Federal Reserve actions, and market volatility ahead, opportunities and risks abound. Despite high valuations, disciplined investments in reasonably priced stocks can yield results. The firm remains prepared to navigate 2025’s uncertainties and opportunities.

Johnson Investment Counsel, an independent wealth management and advisory firm, is proud to announce it surpassed $20 billion in assets under management (AUM).

Chief Investment Officer, Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, breaks down a surprising third quarter. From a major Federal Reserve rate cut to a shift in market leadership, this update covers everything you need to know about stocks, bonds, and where the economy might be headed next. Plus, find out why the upcoming election may not impact markets as much as you think.

We want to alert you to a new law tthat may impact our clients who are owners of various types of business entities. In 2021, the Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) was enacted. The CTA created new requirements for certain entities to report to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) starting on January 1, 2024.

Jason Jackman, CFA, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Investment Counsel, presented the Patrick Chong Memorial Scholarship to two outstanding students, Sydney Richard and Robert Grimaldi.

In conversations with clients in recent weeks, we have fielded a number of questions related to the economy and markets. In this video, Chief Investment Officer Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA, and Managing Director and Portfolio Manager Brandon Zureick, CFA discuss recent trends in the market and economy.

Jason Jackman, CFA, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Investment Counsel, presented the Patrick Chong Memorial Scholarship to two outstanding students, Grace Gehner and Sosi Mahdasian.

Johnson Investment Counsel is pleased to announce nine new shareholders to the firm. The shareholders include Bryan J. Andress, CFA, Sandy F. Himmelsbach, CFP®, ChSNC®, R. Ryan Martin, CFA, Laura R. Mattern, CFA, CFP®, Maxwell T. Monk, CFA, Justin T. Rowden, CFP®, and Michael R. Timm, CFA, CFP®.

Some of our offices will be physically moving to new locations and some will be remodeled in their existing location. As the work is being completed, we want to be sure that you are aware of important details impacting your experience. Seamless client service is our top priority.

Jason Jackman, CFA, President of Johnson Investment Counsel presented the 2022 Patrick Chong Memorial Scholarship to two outstanding students, Regan Henderson and Caitlin Kelhoffer.

If your economic alarm bells are going off, you certainly aren’t alone. As the probability of two consecutive negative quarters grows, so too has the chorus of investors calling for the official start of an economic recession.  In this update, Director and Portfolio Manager Brandon Zureick, CFA, discusses factors impacting the probability of an economic recession and how Johnson continues to evaluate that risk.

Johnson Investment Counsel is pleased to announce three new shareholders to the firm. The shareholders include Jamie Horn, Jonathan McEvoy, CFP®, AIF®, and Elizabeth Schaefer, CIMA®. Jamie Horn serves as the Director of Marketing at the firm and both Jonathan McEvoy and Elizabeth Schaefer serve clients as Senior Portfolio Managers in our Johnson Wealth Management division.

Johnson Investment Counsel has expanded its footprint at its satellite office in Kenwood, having operated at this location since 2017. The firm will now occupy 33,220 square feet of the building, and accommodate 112 professionals, allowing the company to better serve clients across the region while accommodating its growing team of professionals.

Johnson Investment Counsel has named Charles Rinehart as the firm’s Chief Investment Officer. In his new role, Rinehart will manage the firm’s overall investment policy on behalf of its clients.