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f you’re glued to the news, you might think the financial market is wildly fluctuating right now. But if you talk to an informed financial advisor – like Jason Maas or Andy Burish – you’ll likely hear a different story. “We’re in a very interesting period right now. The stock market’s reflecting different information than what people see in the media every day,” says Jason Maas, Managing Director – Wealth Management 38 | milwaukeemag.com
and a senior portfolio manager. “You might think there’s geopolitical disaster, but it’s not reflected in the market. Working with an advisor generally allows investors to stay detached from some of these things that can be very emotional.” Humans are naturally emotional and unfortunately, Maas points out, emotional reactions and investing don’t mix well. Making a rash decision based on something you saw in the news could come
back to bite you. “Having some clinical distance and a sounding board simply to keep you from outsmarting yourself with your own emotions is crucial,” Maas says. Uncertainty always exists within the market. It’s impossible to predict when a financial crisis might occur or its exact cause. Working with a trusted financial advisor helps investors mitigate that uncertainty by providing structure, knowledge and emotional discipline,
PHOTOS: COURTESY OF THE BURISH GROUP, UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.
We spoke to Jason Maas and Andy Burish of The Burish Group at UBS Financial Services Inc. about the state of the market, how to make informed financial decisions and the importance of working with a trusted advisor.