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Launch Financial

Launch Financial is a podcast about your finances and improving your financial health & education. Launch financial is hosted by Brad Sherman, president of Sherman Wealth Management, and Ashley Perlmutter, Financial Advisor and Director of Client Experience, fee-only registered investment advisory firm in Gaithersburg, MD.
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Apr 22, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss continued volaitlity in the markets as the global trade disputes continue and Trump sparks hostility with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. We will look to many earnings reports this week as earnings season continues giving insight on how corportations are reacting and preparing for the future global tarriff developments. 

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Apr 8, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss an extremely volatile sell-off over the last week, with the market continuing to digest fears of a global trade war. In this episode we discuss historical market volatility and the importance of understanding your time horizon and risk tolerance as it relates to your portfolio. We will be continuing to watch how the global trade front and tariff news unfolds, check back in for more updates! 

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Apr 1, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a lookback of a bumpy Q1 in the stock and bond market as well as the current economic environment. Then, we shift the focus to your personal finances with our Spring Financial Checklist. With April being Financial Literacy Month, we highlight the importance of financial education and will be continuing to share practical tips to boost yourfinancial confidence. If you have any questions or inquiries, email info@shermanwealth.com.  

 

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Mar 26, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss continued market volatlity as all eyes await President's Trumps announcement that there will be more updates on the international tarriff front. As we head into the full swing of spring, we want to stress the importance of a spring financial tune up and check in, especially given current economic uncertainty and volatility. 

 

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Mar 20, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's March Madness episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the current market correction and volatility coupled with a slew of economic data and the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady. For more information email info@shermanwealth.com 

 

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Mar 11, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss quite a week in the overall economy, with continued recession fears as extreme volatility continues to rattle the markets. If you have any questions on building your financial plan or revisiting your allocation amid the current volatility, email info@shermanwealth.com. 

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Mar 4, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a very rocky market following Trump tarriffs on Mexico, Canada, and China going into effect. All eyes look to the Federal Reserve and now the forecast of future interest rate cuts later this year. Email info@shermanwealth.com with inquiries or questions. 

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Feb 27, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic news, including the much anticipated Nvidia earninga, plunging consumer confidence, and awaited PCE data. 

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Feb 18, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data last week, including higher than anticipated inflation reports and announcements on the global trade front. The markets rallied amid this data and kicked off the week with the S&P500 hitting a fresh record high. 

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Feb 11, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we disucss a big week ahead of inflationary data to start the year, comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell stating there is no rush to ease monteary policy and cutting interest rates, and more! 

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Feb 10, 2025

Tune into this week’s episode of Launch Financial as we are joined for a second time by special guest and Head of Trusts and Estates Practice, Adam Moskowitz. On our previous episode with Adan, he helped simplify estate planning and explained how and why it’s so important, regardless of your status or wealth. On today's episode, we dive deeper into some of the misconceptions surrounding estate planning, and how it applies to all stages of life. 

More about Adam, his practice focuses on estate and trust planning, administration, and litigation. Adam has drafted wills, trusts, powers of attorney and medical directives for hundreds of clients and their families. His practice also includes complex trust and tax planning. Additionally, Adam’s experience includes will contest litigation, trust interpretation/modification controversies, real estate ownership disputes, fiduciary duty disputes, rights of heirs, beneficiaries, and legatees and other types of litigation involving estates and trusts. Adam has completed administration for trusts and estates of all sizes, working closely with the fiduciary and beneficiaries.

Prior to joining BBS&G, Adam was a partner at a boutique estate and trust planning, administration and litigation firm in Bethesda, Maryland. To contact Adam for estate planning help, visit his website or send him an email at amoskowitz@bregmanlaw.com. 

What You’ll Learn:

  • Why Estate Planning Applies to Every Stage of Life 
  • The importance of having a strong financial team 
  • Misconceptions on Estate Planning 

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Feb 4, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we continue to discuss a slew of corporate earnings set to report this week following last week's tech disruption, Fed's decision to hold rates steady and global trade developments from the Trump Administration. 

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Jan 28, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a huge week of economic data ahead, with mega cap tech earnings, breaking news in the tech AI world, inflation reports, and the Federal Reserve two-day FOMC interest rate decision meeting. 

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Jan 21, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the bond and stock market reaction to last week's lighter than expected inflation reports and a week ahead with the inaguration and corporate earnings. 

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Jan 14, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the December PPI report coming in cooler than expected, following three back to back weekly losses in the markets as we gear up for big bank earnings and the Federal Reserve interest rate decision later in the month. 

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Jan 8, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial, the very first episode of 2025, to discuss 2024 in review, the bond and stock markets start to the year, mortgage rates hitting 6 month highs, and setting the tone for a succsessful year ahead using SMART goals and intentions. Email info@shermanwealth.com if you have any questions.  


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Dec 17, 2024

Overview: Tune into our final episode of Launch Financial in 2024 as we discuss the year and market in review, year-end financial planning items to tackle, and the much anticipated Federal Reserve interest rate meeting concluding tomorrow. Thank you all for listening and your support, and we wish you a Happy Holiday and New Year! 

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Dec 10, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the markets coming off of record highs, as we await key inflation reports that will play a vital role in the Fed's interest rate decision at their meeting next week.

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Dec 3, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we recap a strong month of November in the markets, following the results of the Presidential Election and a slew of economic data. All eyes look to unemployment and labor data this week alongside earnings reports showing the strength of the consumer with more retailer earnings. 

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Nov 19, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack a sharp fall in the market following last week's inflation data coming in slightly higher on an annualized rate. The percentage of a future interest rate cut now lies at just 55%. Head to our blog and social channels for more information on year end financial checklists and family financial education. 

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Nov 12, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss the stock and bond markets following a huge week with the results of the Presidential Election, The Federal Reserve cutting interest rates 25-basis points, and a slew of corporate earnings. This week we await more corporate earnings in the retail sector, along with more core inflation reports. 

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Nov 5, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we await the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election, coupled with a big week ahead which awaits the Federal Reserve's conclusion of their two-day interest rate meeting. As we head into November, all eyes look towards the future of interest rate policy and year end finanical planning topics. 

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Oct 29, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data points and a big week of earnings reports to come. The market continues to hit fresh records as we head towards a potentially positive month of October in the market. 

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Oct 22, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we disucss a strong stock market rally, with the S&P500 setting new records, up 10 of the past 11 months, 9 of the past 10 weeks, and 5 months in a row! October is financial planning month, so we continue to share some important year end financial planning items to hit before December 31st.

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Oct 15, 2024

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big rally in the stock market, with the Dow and S&P500 reaching records highs, and the Dow crossing 43,000 for the first time. All eyes continue to be on bond and stock market, especially as the Federal Reserve gears up for their next interest rate meeting. 

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