Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI, Chief Investment Officer

Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI, is the chief investment officer and a managing principal at Commonwealth. With the firm since 2006, he oversees the firm's investment and asset management groups and acts as spokesperson for the firm's investment divisions. Brad comments frequently on the markets and economy for a range of media outlets and writes daily for his blog, the Independent Market Observer. He's a designated member of the Appraisal Institute, the CFA Institute, and the CAIA Association.
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  • Headline Risk Vs. Real Risk

    What makes a headline risk a real one? This framework could help keep our panic in check.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    09.29.21

  • What About Climate Change?

    Whether you believe in climate change or not, it's something investors need to pay attention to.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    07.14.21

  • What’s Going on with the Job Market?

    Are labor shortages and wage increases the result of the pandemic? Learn what's really going on in the job market.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    06.22.21

  • Is Inflation as Scary as It Seems?

    Is inflation as scary as it seems? Let's dig into the numbers to find out.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    05.19.21

  • Own the Future: Looking at a Growth Portfolio

    Many investors have done well in tech in recent years, but finding the next big thing in this space is no easy feat.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    02.24.21

  • Ahoy, Inflation Ahead?

    Will the federal stimulus programs cause a rise in inflation?

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    02.03.21