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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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Now displaying: 2025
Dec 16, 2025

Overview: Tune into our final 2025 episode of Launch Financial as we discuss 2025 in the markets, the Federal Reserve future rate cut outlook, and year end financial housekeeping checklist. Email info@shermanwealth.com for any emails or inquiries and have a happy and healthy New Year!

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Dec 9, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead with the Federal Reserve concluding their two-day interest rate meeting, as the market is pricing almost a 100% chance that interest rates are cut. As we head into the final weeks of the year, listen in for our year end financial planning tips. 

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Dec 2, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss November in the markets, the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, and year end planning items to tackle before December 31st. Email info@shermanwealth.com with any questions or inquiries. 

 

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Nov 25, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss November in the markets and recent volatility approaching the holidays. All eyes remain on the Federal Reserve and their increasing probability of cutting interest rates at their December meeting. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and holiday season! 

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Nov 18, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a retreat in the markets over artificial inteligence valuation concerns and the tech bubble. All eyes remain on whether the Federal Reserve will be able to cut interest rates at their December meeting as the probability has tumbled from over 90% a month ago. For any questions or inquiries, email info@shermanwealth.com 

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Nov 11, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss continued corporate earnings, the tech and AI bubble, and the potential end of the government shut down. All eyes remain on the consumer, key inflation data, and its impact on the Federal Reserve! 

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Nov 4, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead of corporate earnings following a 25 basis point interest rate last week from the Federal Reserve. All eyes remain on the continued government shutdown and the AI bubble and its impact on the market. 

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Oct 28, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a monster week of earnings, economic data, and the Federal Reserve on their two-day interest rate meeting and decision. All eyes are on the government shut down, markets notching all time highs, and earnings season concluding. 

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Oct 21, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead for Q3 earnings season with a slew of companies reporting today through the rest of the week. Over 75% of the S&P 500 companies that have posted results so far have beaten expectations, and all eyes remain on updates to the government shut down, global trade developments, and the future of interest rate cuts. Email info@shermanwealth.com with questions or inquiries. 

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Oct 14, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss updates on the global trade front which rocked the market causing them to retreat last week from record highs. All eyes continue to be on the government shut down along with a strong start to earnings season from large money center banks. For more questions on the state of the economy and inquiries on planning items to tackle in Q4, email info@shermanwealth.com

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Oct 7, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss record highs in the markets led by tech and the AI bubble, as investors simultaneously look for more answers and clarity on the government shut down as it heads into its second week. 

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Sep 30, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss Q3 and September review in the markets to close out the month, as well as potential impending government shut down ahead later this week. 

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Sep 24, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week ahead with PCE, the Fed's preferred measure of inflation, coming off last week's 25-basis point interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. All eyes this week are on the AI boom and its impact on the tech industry and companies. 

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Sep 16, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Finanical as we discuss a big week ahead with the Federal Reserve two-day interest rate meeting kicking off today. The market is pricing in a 25 basis point interest rate cut  from the Federal Reserve while all eyes continue to be on the labor market, inflation, and the market reaching record highs. Tune in tomorrow for more! 

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Sep 9, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss investors worry over the state of the US economy following last week's weaker than expected jobs report. All eyes are on a big week ahead with CPI and PPI data that may impact the Federal Reserve's decision on the future of interest rates at their meeting next week. 

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Sep 2, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss investors worry over global trade developments, tariffs, and yields as we enter September and leave a strong summer behind. All eyes are on a big week ahead of earnings reports and jobs report on Friday that may impact the Federal Reserve on their stance of cutting rates ahead of their meeting later this month. 

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Aug 26, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as all eyes are on the Federal Reserve board member removal from President Trump and the future of interest rate policy. A big week ahead for the tech space with Nvidia earnings reporting Wednesday. Email info@shermanwealth.com for inquiries or questions. 

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Aug 19, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financiasl as we discuss a big week ahead of economic data, particularly indicators on the state of the consumer with major retailers reporting earnings. We will also await further rhetoric from the Federal Reserve as we gear towards the September meeting. 

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Aug 5, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic reports and earnings that are stirring worry on the strength of the economy. All eyes remain on global trade developments and comments, as well as further outlook on the consumer and retailers from this week's earnings reports. 

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Jul 31, 2025

Overview: Tune into week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a massive week of economic data including PCE inflationary data, strong earnings from mega cap tech firms of the "Magnificent Seven", and commentary from the Federal Reserve after holding interest rates steady for the time being. Stay tuned for more economic reporting and our thoughts! 

 

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Jul 22, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a big week of economic data including earnings season with megacap tech companies reporting, global trade developments, and major averages setting fresh records following last week's inflation readings. We will continue to look for clues on the economic landscape with earnings outlook and global trade updates.

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Jul 10, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we discuss a slew of economic data, including an overview of the Big Beautiful Bill, Federal Reserve rhetoric and continued push and pull between Jerome Powell and President Trump, as well as the continued market reocvery rally with the Nasdaq hitting all time highs this morning. All eyes continue to look out for global trade developments. 

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Jul 1, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we wrap up the second quarter of 2025 and reflect on how the markets volatile ride through the first half of the year. Plus we share our outlook for Q3 and beyond—and top of mind planning items to tackle for the rest of 2025. Email info@shermanwealth.com with any questions. 

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Jun 24, 2025

Overview: In Episode 239 of Launch Financial, we’re gearing up for quarter end as well as a big week ahead as markets await several key economic indicators. We discuss the Federal Reserve’s continued “wait and see” approach to interest rate cuts, and how rising global geopolitical tensions are adding pressure and uncertainty to the economic outlook and markets. Tune in for a quick breakdown of what we are watching out for and thoughts on the current state of the economy. 

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Jun 17, 2025

Overview: Tune into this week's episode of Launch Financial as we unpack the latest economic headlines starting with May’s lower-than-expected retail sales and what that might signal about consumer confidence heading into summer. We also preview the Federal Reserve’s interest rate meeting set to conclude tomorrow that is expected to hold rates steady. Plus, we drop some early hints about potential shifts in the tax code that could impact your financial planning

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