Hosted by: Laura Hawley Special guest: Troy Garcia

Host
Laura Hawley – CFP®, President at Allen & Company

Co-Host
Troy Garcia – CFP®, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company

Guest
Brian Wesbury – Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P.

In this episode, we take a look at the 2016 year in Review and discuss the Economy, the US Unemployment Rate, Gasoline, and the 2017 Economic Forecast Breakfast. We will also welcome special guest Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P.

In this episode we cover:

• 30th Anniversary of the Economic Forecast Breakfast with a look at the year 1987 economic compass (1:21)
• 2016 Year in review and the impact certain events had on the Market (3:25)
• Special guest Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P. to discuss the 2016 year in review (12:39)
• 2016 and how it may impact the future (27:30)
• A look into the year 2017 and how you can plan for your financial future (32:25)

Links From the Show:

• Dow Jones
• First Trust Advisors
• Lakeland Chamber of Commerce
• Nasdaq
• S & P 500

Tweetable Topics:

A study found out that retiring after age 65 might actually help people live longer. – Troy Garcia, CFP®, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company

It really doesn’t matter what happens in the short term, for you as an investor, it’s about what your needs are, and your time frame. – Laura Hawley, CFP®, Senior Vice President at Allen & Company

You need to take a look at what your objectives are, and what your risk tolerances are. – Laura Hawley, CFP®, Senior Vice President at Allen & Company

I think that is why the market is up, it’s not just hope, it was undervalued. – Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P.

The stock market rises over time because the economy gets bigger. – Brian Wesbury, Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P.

Connect with:

Laura Hawley – CFP®, Senior Vice President at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Laura Hawley

Troy Garcia – CFP®, Financial Advisor at Allen & Company
Allen & Company – Troy Garcia
LinkedIn – Troy Garcia

Brian Wesbury – Chief Economist at First Trust Advisors L.P.
First Trust Advisors – Brian Wesbury
Twitter – Brian Wesbury
LinkedIn – Brian Wesbury