Bouchey Blog

Shutdown, Slowing Jobs… and All-time Highs?

By Catherine Buck | October 3, 2025

  Bouchey Newsletter Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CFP®, CPA As we enter the fourth quarter, it wouldn’t be unreasonable to ask: “Are we really still at all-time highs in the market?” Despite a government shutdown (with little sign of resolution on either side), a cooling labor market, and no shortage of headlines to scare us away,…

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Celebrating $1.5 Billion in AUM: BFG’s Team Retreat in Manchester

By Julia McCabe | September 22, 2025

Earlier this week, our Bouchey Financial Group team came together in Manchester, Vermont for a retreat to celebrate milestones, strengthen connections, and enjoy time outside the office. Reaching $1.5 billion in assets under management is more than just a milestone – it’s a reflection of the trust our clients place in us and the dedication…

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Squares vs. Cancer: Join Us in the Fight Against Breast Cancer

By Julia McCabe | September 11, 2025

At Bouchey Financial Group, giving back to our community is at the heart of who we are. That’s why our advisors are proud to be part of Squares vs. Cancer, a special fundraising event benefiting the American Cancer Society. On Thursday, October 9, join us at Harvey’s Restaurant and Bar for an afternoon of football,…

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A Pattern Emerges in the U.S. Employment Market

By Samantha Masey | September 5, 2025

Bouchey Newsletter Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CFP®, CPA If once is an accident, twice a coincidence, and three times a pattern, then this latest labor report may be pointing to a more consistent signal about the underlying strength of the U.S. economy. The August jobs report showed a continued slowdown in labor market momentum, with…

Simplifying Your Estate for Your Loved Ones

By Catherine Buck | August 26, 2025

  Written by: Catherine Buck, CFP®     Estate planning starts with the establishment of estate documents: Will, Health Care Proxy, and Powers of Attorney. However, if you have ever been the Executor(rix) of an estate you know there is much more complexity and many roadblocks to hurdle when organizing a loved one’s Estate. Of course, these…

How will Consumers Respond to Tariffs – Testing Economic Theory

By Catherine Buck | August 19, 2025

    Written by: Martin Shields, CFP®, AIF®   Throughout my Economics Master program in Virginia Tech one of my favorite areas of study was consumer theory.  The discussion was centered around how consumers reacted when the price or quality of a good and service changed.  In some cases, they could control the variables and in…

Narrowing the Gap Between Sentiment and Reality

By Catherine Buck | August 8, 2025

Written by: Ryan Bouchey, CFP® Chief Investment Officer & Chief Strategic Officer   One of the themes we’ve been discussing all year-especially since what we’ve referred to as “Liberation Day” on April 2nd-is the disconnect between soft data (consumer sentiment) and hard data (economic reality). For much of the year, what consumers were feeling didn’t…