May 7, 2025

May Market Commentary

In this month’s commentary, Brad Gotto, CEO of Fiat Wealth Management, sits down once again with Tim Holland, Chief Investment Officer at Orion, to talk through the latest developments shaping the market landscape.

The conversation kicks off with reflections on the current economic climate, including key themes such as slowing inflation data, the Fed’s next moves, and how earnings reports are shaping investor sentiment. Tim provides insight into why markets have remained resilient despite persistent macro uncertainty and shares his perspective on sectors that may offer opportunities heading into the summer.

Brad and Tim also touch on the importance of staying grounded during times of market noise, emphasizing long-term planning and disciplined portfolio management—especially for retirees and pre-retirees navigating an election year.

Whether you’re keeping a close eye on the Fed or just trying to stay informed, this month’s update offers practical perspective backed by research and experience.

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Every Day is Saturday

Our job begins where most advisors stop—saving money is great, but how do you spend it without risk in retirement? Welcome to Every Day is Saturday with Brad Gotto and Matt Stahl, partners and private wealth managers at Fiat Wealth Management.

In this podcast we help guide you to think about your money in a practical sense and make the boring and complex financial decisions, fun, informative and educational. Join us on this journey where Brad and Matt will explore different strategies on how to spend your money without guilt and have peace of mind knowing you are spending it the optimal way in retirement.

You’ve saved money for a lifetime. Now it’s time to spend it.

In Spending Money and Having Fun, Retirement Income Certified Professional Brad Gotto teaches you how to be smart about spending so you can stop worrying and live the life you want. Old habits are hard to break, but Brad helps you embrace the counterintuitive and build new habits to support your next chapter. You’ll learn how to:

  • Change your mindset around spending

  • Create boundaries that buy you freedom

  • Gain peace of mind with concepts that take the guesswork out of your financial requirements

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