Take Back Control Part 1

Take Back Control Part 1 In 2020, politics, COVID-19 and the media have pushed us around – taking an enormous emotional toll, making us feel out of control. Focusing on things I cannot control leaves me frustrated and stressed.  So I focus on what I can control....

2020 Mid-Year Client Update

2020 Mid-Year Client Update 2020’s been a heck of a roller coaster, so before we dive into mid-year thoughts, here’s some fun trivia:   Did you know you have to count to 1,000 before you’ll find the letter “a” in a spelled-out number?   We thought you could use that...

Investing During Uncertain Times – Video

Investing During Uncertain Times – Video Copyright © 2026 | All Rights Reserved. John R. Bubello is an investment advisor representative of and offers investment advisory services through Compass Retirement, LLC, an SEC registered investment adviser offering...

The Confidence You Need

The Confidence You Need My newest clients sought out my services because they lacked confidence in their current advisor. As I recount the addition of recent new clients, I find myself somewhat amused (at their current adviser’s expense in these cases) for many of the...

Investing 5 Years to Retirement

Investing 5 Years to Retirement This is no time for mistakes. Recently, a non-client asked me to review their investments. They estimated they were 5 years away from retirement and trying to do the right thing with their money. They were concerned about their...