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The AI Arms Race: Innovation or Overbuild

By Julia McCabe | November 17, 2025

Written by: Paolo LaPietra, CFP® Every generation gets its defining investment story, and right now it is AI. Not the harmless “let’s ask ChatGPT” version, but the trillion-dollar, power guzzling, data center everywhere version that is reshaping the market. The numbers have reached a point where they barely feel real. Nvidia reached a five trillion-dollar…

November Market Insights: The Missing Jobs Report

By Julia McCabe | November 7, 2025

Written by: Ryan Bouchey, Chief Investment Officer I’ve been thinking a lot about the economy and, more specifically, the missing jobs reports from September and soon to be October. Many headlines over the past few weeks have included job cuts from major U.S. employers – Amazon slashing 34,000 jobs and almost 10% of their office workforce,…

Q3 2025 Market Update: Government Shutdowns & All-time Highs

By Harmony Wagner | October 15, 2025

Watch our latest market update webinar where we unpack what shaped the markets and economy during Q3, review the major factors influencing performance year-to-date, and share our outlook as we move into the final quarter of 2025. The discussion is led by Chief Investment Officer Ryan Bouchey and Portfolio Strategist Paolo LaPietra. Topics Include: Q3…

Giving Back: BFG Volunteers at the Ronald McDonald House

By Julia McCabe | October 3, 2025

Team Bouchey recently spent the day volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany, preparing a fresh salad and pasta bar for families staying at the House. It was a meaningful opportunity for our team to come together and support an organization that provides comfort, care, and stability to families with children receiving medical treatment.…

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…

One Big Beautiful Bill: Understanding the Key Tax Provisions for Individuals

By Samantha Masey | August 6, 2025

Washington has delivered another sweeping piece of legislation packed with major tax changes that could impact nearly every American household. In this timely webinar, we’ll break down the key tax provisions of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, from what’s been made permanent to what’s newly introduced, and how these changes could affect…

The Big Beautiful Breakdown: What’s In the New Tax Bill?

By Catherine Buck | July 21, 2025

      Written by:  Vincenzo G. Testa, CPA, CFP®, ECA   On July 4th, 2025, the “One Big Beautiful Bill“ was signed into law, bringing with it the biggest changes to the U.S. tax code in nearly a decade. While the news coverage has focused on the politics, our priority is helping you understand what…

Recognizing Marty Shields for Years of Dedication to the Ronald McDonald House Charities

By Catherine Buck | June 30, 2025

  Picture Left to Right: Dan Miller (Current RMHC Board Chair), Marty Shields, Kimmy Ventner (RMHC CEO)   Our Chief Wealth Advisor, Marty Shields, CFP®, was recently honored at the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Capital Region annual dinner for his 9 years of board service with two of those as board chair. Marty…

Avoiding Unforced Errors and Staying in the Game: What Eli Manning Can Teach Us About Investing

By Samantha Masey | April 29, 2025

Written by: John Millet, CPA   As a lifelong New York Giants fan, I’ve always appreciated the career of Eli Manning. Not just for the two Super Bowl wins or the iconic moments, but for something less flashy: his steadiness. Eli was legendary for his durability, starting 210 consecutive games as quarterback for the New…

Reflections from Steven Bouchey in Rome: Honoring Pope Francis in Local & Global Interviews

By Samantha Masey | April 23, 2025

Watch Steven Bouchey’s recent WNYT NewsChannel 13 interview on mourning Pope Francis just days before their scheduled meeting. A message from Steven Bouchey: This week, I had planned a very special trip to Rome for a private meeting with His Holiness, Pope Francis, and to attend Mass at the Vatican. While our scheduled meeting was…

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