Our Perspective on Industry News and Trends

JIC Columbus is pleased to announce their sponsorship of the nonprofit organization Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS) bringing the financial and investment literacy program for high school girls to The Metro Early College High School in Columbus, Ohio. This is the first time that Rock The Street, Wall Street will be available in Columbus.

Join us for a Special Edition Virtual Wealth Management Forum. Our panel of speakers will be sharing economic and market updates, a discussion on wealth and estate planning, as well as a brief review of the upcoming election and its potential impact on the markets. You must register to receive the Zoom link. 

Current and former P&G employees can learn more about their Profit Sharing Trust (PST) distribution options during this virtual workshop. Join JIC Senior Portfolio Manager, Mike Stanis, CFA, CFP®, who spent 17+ years with P&G as he shares what he learned about transitioning from P&G so that you can make the best decisions for your family.  

Jason Jackman, President, presented the Patrick Chong Memorial Scholarships to two outstanding students, Nicole Moulas and Andrew Moulas. This is the first time in the history of the award that the two recipients have come from the same family.

In this update, President and Chief Investment Officer, Jason Jackman, CFA, and Director and Portfolio Manager Brandon Zureick, CFA, discuss the reopening of the economy and its impact on investors.

In this update, Senior Portfolio Manager Scott Wyckoff, CFA, CFP®, and Director of Northeastern Ohio Market and Portfolio Manager Tony Kure, CFP® discuss why it's worth revisiting Roth Conversions today.

The outbreak of Covid-19 sent stocks plummeting in February and March, until they bottomed on March 23rd, down 35% from the peak. But since then, stocks have shot higher in dramatic fashion. The S&P 500 Index gained nearly 13% in April, its best one-month performance since 1987.

In this update, Senior Portfolio Manager Scott Wyckoff, CFA, CFP®, and Managing Director and Portfolio Manager Charles Rinehart, CFA, CAIA® discuss why high-quality stocks are an important component of a diversified investment portfolio.

In this update, Director and Portfolio Manager Brandon Zureick, CFA, explains our investment philosophy that bonds should be of the highest quality and provide portfolio stability, liquidity and reliable income, particularly during times of economic and market stress.

Listen to an update from Johnson Investment Counsel President and Chief Investment Officer Jason Jackman.

In conversations with clients in recent weeks we have discussed a number of issues related to the economy, markets, and the unfolding situation. We’ve compiled our answers to the most common of these questions below, and we will continue to share our perspective in the coming weeks.

Johnson Investment Counsel has been designated as an essential business, and will remain fully operational during the state of Ohio's Stay at Home Order. 

As your trusted advisor, it is our role to help you navigate through uncertain, challenging times like we are experiencing now. Read our latest message regarding the current crisis.

At Johnson Investment Counsel, the health and safety of our clients, employees, and their families is extremely important. We are monitoring the coronavirus situation and its impact closely in order to continue to provide you with the high level of service you expect.