Welcome to the premiere episode of Rise UP!—your go-to weekly market and economic recap, where the week’s biggest financial stories meet expert analysis. Hosted by two of the industry’s most accomplished voices, Rise Growth Partners Terri Kallsen, CFP®, and Joe Duran, CFA, along with special guest Peter Boockvar, CIO of Bleakley Financial Group.

Join us as we dive into:

1️⃣ The devastating financial and personal toll of the Los Angeles wildfires.

2️⃣ The Federal Reserve’s 2025 rate strategy—what it means for your investments.

3️⃣ The cocoa crisis: How Hershey is navigating record-high prices.

🎯 Plus, we tackle YOUR pressing questions on U.S.-Greenland-Denmark relations, tariffs, and portfolio strategies to handle volatility.

Meet the Hosts:

- Terri Kallsen, CFP®, former head of Schwab Investor Services, Chair of the CFP Board, and Managing Partner at Rise Growth Partners.

- Joe Duran, CFA, serial entrepreneur, Goldman Sachs alum, and founder of Rise Growth Partners, one of the largest RIAs in the U.S.

💡 Don’t miss this insightful kickoff episode packed with actionable tips and expert predictions.

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Chapters:

2:15 - California Wildfires: Financial and Human Impacts

6:49 - The Fed’s Rate Decisions: What Investors Need to Know

11:19 - Chocolate Prices Soar: Cocoa’s Impact on the Market

15:09 - The Greenland & Trump Debate: Resources and Strategy

19:12 - Tariffs and Your Portfolio: What to Expect

22:48 - Preparing for Volatility: Portfolio Strategies

23:47 - Next Week’s Big Topics: Economic Data, Bitcoin, and Earnings

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