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Guest Info In this special edition of Today’s Market Explained, we’re coming to you from the Four Star Summer Conference in sunny Cancun! Join host Brian Kasal as he interviews key investment sponsors, uncovering exciting opportunities in private equity, real estate, tax-advantaged strategies, fintech platforms, and digital assets. From baby boomer business transitions to structured […]

Guest Info In this week’s Market Check-in, Brian Kasal and Christ Reardon dive into a volatile yet fascinating investing environment. With domestic equities holding strong, commodities and international stocks are heating up—are we seeing a rotation in leadership? The duo breaks down sector performance, economic indicators, tariff impacts, and why their portfolios are still holding

Guest Info Joseph Hart is Director of Capital Markets, bringing 35 years of experience in the portfolio management field. He has previously held executive and senior roles at Center Street Capital, Fidelity Investments, and ING. He received his Bachelor’s of Finance from Western Michigan University. Joseph has passed his Series 7 & 63 licenses and

Guest Info In this Market Check-In, Chris and Brian unpack the latest shifts in the global financial markets, spotlighting domestic equities’ rebound and the growing momentum of international stocks. They dive into the impact of Nvidia’s blockbuster earnings on the AI-driven tech rally, analyze commodity fluctuations, and explore how tariffs, rate expectations, and geopolitical shifts

Guest Info In this week’s Today’s Market Explained, Brian and Chris break down the latest market movements, economic indicators, and global developments shaping investment strategy right now. From shifting sector strength and the battle between domestic and international equities, to key updates on inflation, interest rates, tariffs, and a surprising trade deal announcement—this episode is

Guest Info In this episode of Market Checkin, we break down the latest market movements as FourStar activates its maximum protection strategy—something we’ve only done eight times in 31 years. We cover why gold is hitting record highs, how currency volatility is reshaping safe haven investments, and what new sanctions on Iran mean for oil

Guest Info Markets staged a surprising bounce—but is it built on solid ground or just more noise? In today’s episode, we break down what really drove this week’s rally and why investors might want to look past the green. From central bank moves to macroeconomic data, there’s a lot to unpack—especially as new tariff headlines

Guest Info Domestic equities in decline, international equities gaining traction, and protecting the investors’ investments in a very uncertain period. Brian and Chris discuss the latest in the market and the steps FourStar is taking in response to the latest numbers in the market. In this episode, Chris and Brian discuss: Domestic equities in decline

Guest Info Tariffs and budget cuts galore. Uncertainty in markets here and abroad. Brian Kasal and Chris Reardon are back to discuss the latest in the market and what’s in store for every investor. In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss: Market Rollercoaster: Navigating the Latest Tech Correction Dividend Stocks & Treasuries: The New Safe

Guest Info Brian Kasal joins this week’s episode from the world’s last frontier – Antarctica. He takes a view of the economy from the southernmost point of the earth, and takes a unique perspective in viewing the latest in the market with Chris Reardon. In this episode, Brian and Chris discuss: Global Economic Insights from