The various ways we can characterize financial well-being suggest why so many people think of the stock market and the economy’s health as a gauge for each other. However, the stock market does not define economic health as a whole. As we’ve seen with COVID-19, stocks are back on the rise, but many individuals – and the country as a whole – are still facing the effects of business closures, record-breaking unemployment rates and more.

On Thursday, July 16, we were honored to host national election expert Amy Walter for our monthly Virtual Event Series's latest installment.

"Teamwork and Collaboration" is one of our seven core values at Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel. Wally Obermeyer, President and Co-Chairman, recently sat down with Forbes and SHOOK Research to discuss how we work together to counsel and support our clients with their unique situation, goals, and needs. Watch the video below to learn more.

"Clients first" is one of our seven core values at Obermeyer Wood Investment Counsel. Ali Phillips, Senior Vice President and Partner, recently sat down with Forbes and SHOOK Research to talk about why this core value is at the center of our company culture and how it shapes the work that we perform in helping guide our clients on their unique paths to financial peace of mind.

On Thursday, June 18th, we hosted our monthly virtual event, the latest in a series of web-based gatherings designed to educate our clients and friends on topics spanning finance, arts, wellness, and community. This month's webinar focused on our investing philosophy and process, and the featured speaker was Maia Babbs, Vice President of Investments and Client Advisory, and Partner at Obermeyer Wood. Please watch a recording of the video below to learn more about our long term approach to investing in companies at attractive valuations, our internal stock research and selection process, and our views on the state of the markets.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law on March 27, 2020. This law was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has had a tremendous impact on the financial and physical health of Americans and businesses across the country. It offers relief for individuals, businesses, and state and local governments facing financial pressures as a result of the pandemic. For individuals, there are particularly interesting impacts on retirement savings and planning. Below are items that investors should keep in mind when considering changes to the ways that they save for, and live in, retirement.