Congratulations to Lake Street’s own, Justin M. Terzo, CPA, for being named to the 2021 Forbes “Top Next-Generation Wealth Advisors” list! Justin is ranked 5th in Illinois, and it is his 3rd time receiving this recognition. The Forbes Next-Generation Wealth Advisor list is awarded to the top 500 advisors in the county who represent the […]
The London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) is one of the most famous and essential financial benchmarks in the world because it dictated how interest rates change for both commercial and consumer debt. However, after a series of scandals and a lack of quantitative substance, the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) will replace LIBOR in the […]
August continues the trend of all-time highs for the equity markets, which is boosting confidence in derivatives, cryptocurrencies, and other alternative investments. The combination of strong consumer demand, impressive Q2 quarterly earnings, and economic optimism pushed the Dow Jones, Nasdaq, and S&P 500 to record highs, thanks in large part to outperformance by many financial […]
Anuj brings deep industry knowledge to the group having served in many facets of asset and wealth management the past 20 years; the last eight with Wells Fargo. “We continue to see the most talented advisors leaving the wirehouses for independence. Carrying the label of a fiduciary and operating in an environment without conflicts of […]
Position: Tax Manager Job Description: Lake Street is looking for an experienced tax professional with an entrepreneurial spirit to help launch “Lake Street Tax & Family Office Services” to complement our rapidly growing wealth management business. Lake Street is approaching $1 billion in client assets under management, representing 400 households across 37 states. This individual […]
June ended on a strong note for stocks, as the banking sector led the S&P 500 to a record high, making it the 33rd time this year that the index reached a new record. This was the fifth straight month of gains for the S&P, which has already gained 14% on the year. Stocks were […]
President Joe Biden announced his plans for a $6 trillion US budget in the coming year. This would represent a one-third boost to federal spending compared to pre-coronavirus levels, and would be the highest sustained federal spending level since World War II. His plan is also expected to raise government spending to $8.2 trillion by […]
The Federal Open Market Committee decided in April that now is not the time to raise interest rates. The FOMC cited the need to continue helping in the coronavirus economic recovery along with low levels of inflation as reasons for their decision. However, Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell and the committee were optimistic as to […]
Lake Street co-founder and managing partner, Justin Terzo, has been named to the 2021 Forbes “Best-In-State Wealth Advisors” list. Justin is honored and humbled to receive such national recognition two years in a row. This award encompasses the highest quality advisors across the country who strive to make a positive, long-lasting impact on the lives […]
For months many have wondered if inflation will start to become a problem. And while the United States has yet to see inflation become a real problem yet, over in Europe, inflation has become a real issue. In March, the Eurozone saw its highest inflation since the start of the pandemic. Consumer prices across the […]
