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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Is the Market Too Complacent?
Is the market too complacent? We take a closer look at volatility and stock valuations to find out.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
09.16.20
More Market Turbulence: What's Going On?
After a record-setting August, we are now seeing some market turbulence in September. What’s really going on?
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
09.04.20
What’s Driving the Market’s All-Time Highs?
The market has reached new all-time highs, but could tailwinds turn into headwinds? It's time to evaluate the risks.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
08.25.20
How Will the Presidential Election Affect the Stock Market?
How will the outcome of the next presidential election affect the markets? It depends on the power of politics.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
08.11.20
Has the Second Wave Peaked?
Although the medical news regarding the pandemic has been mixed, the economic reopening remains on track, despite signs of a slowdown.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
07.30.20
Another Look at the Dollar: The Fed and Interest Rates
If the Fed were to raise interest rates, what would that mean for the dollar? Let's explore the possibilities.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
07.29.20

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Is the Market Too Complacent?

More Market Turbulence: What's Going On?

What’s Driving the Market’s All-Time Highs?

How Will the Presidential Election Affect the Stock Market?

Has the Second Wave Peaked?

Another Look at the Dollar: The Fed and Interest Rates