Author: Jay Pluimer

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Jay Pluimer

Jay Pluimer brings over 25 years of experience working with Investment Committees and individual investors to Flourish Wealth Management. He has built a career focused on investment research, client conversations about investments, and building diversified portfolios to help clients accomplish their goals.
Market Volatility and Trade Tariffs 2025: What You Should Know

Market Update: Tariffs, Volatility, and What We’re Watching

The past week has delivered a sharp spike in market volatility, with the S&P 500 falling 12% from its recent highs. While a 10–15% pullback...

Stock market volatility can be unsettling, but long-term investment strategies help you stay on track for better results.

Market Update: Stay The Course

Stock market volatility has increased during the first few months of 2025 due to a combination of economic and political factors, leading to significant client...

Explore the power of values-based charitable giving in this guide to aligning philanthropy with personal values. Make a more meaningful impact!

Aligning Philanthropy with Personal Values: A Guide to Values-Based Charitable Giving

For many individuals, charitable giving is a way to express gratitude, create positive change, and make a difference in the world. Yet, navigating the diverse...

Fate of the U.S. Dollar

If you’ve been wondering about the sustainability and reliability of the U.S. Dollar as the global default currency, this episode is for you. Tuesday, 04...

The 2022 Bear Market is Over

The bottom of the 2022 bear market happened in mid-October when the market was down 25% on a year-to-date basis, but we’ve come a long...

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Post-COVID Stock Market Approaching?

We share a number of different charts and graphics during client meetings, so we are adding a monthly Investment Update Blog to capture the lessons...

Emotional Roller Coaster Ride

The last time the stock market hit an all-time high was more than 450 days ago – and it can feel even longer for investors...

If it Bleeds, it Leads

Have we reached a saturation point for negative financial news stories? Media companies are in the business of making money, and their profit motives tend...

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6 Retirement Planning Tips for Single Women

Retirement planning is an essential aspect of your financial journey. While it can be a daunting task for anyone, it can be especially challenging for...

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Understanding Recent Bank Failures: Context and Perspective

Banks have been in the headlines recently after several significant developments. News broke on Friday, March 10 that Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) was being taken...