Our venture capital partner, iGan Partners, is an investor in a remarkable medical device company called eSight, which has developed a visor that allows blind people to actually see.  The Wall Street Journal recently profiled the innovative company –  the article is subscription only, so we encourage you to check out eSight’s website at  www.esighteyewear.com. Please contact your Wealth Consultant to discuss iGan and the role of venture capital in a portfolio.

The post-retirement life of a pro athlete too often follows a familiar narrative: excessive spending, comically bad financial planning, questionable investments, and increasingly it seems, crime.  But beyond those sad stories are some amazing successes, perhaps none more than legendary San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young, who has built a highly respected private equity firm that is anything but a vanity project.

We are now two months into what has been a fascinating year in global markets so far.  We continue to see opportunity but are prepared for increases in volatility. In case you missed it, Arthur Heinmaa, Chief Investment Officer, and Bill McKay, Head of Asset Allocation, provide our key themes for 2017.