September 2020 – Is a Bubble Building?

September 2020 – Is a Bubble Building? ​How can we possibly be talking about a stock market bubble when we have: A contentious election coming up… An economy that is reeling from the Coronavirus… Tens of millions of people unemployed in the United...

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...