February 2, 2023

Jordan
Hucht Delivers Keynote at MDFBLA Conference

Jordan Hucht, Partner at Vision Wealth Partners, and Glenelg High School alumnus, served as the Keynote speaker at the Maryland FBLA Region 5 Leadership Conference on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

January 25, 2023

Jordan Hucht Appointed Advisory Board Member for the Academy of Finance

Jordan Hucht CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, has been appointed as an Advisory Board Member for the Academy of Finance in the Howard County Public School System.

January 18, 2023

A Guide to Corporate Retirement Plan Design

Josh Weszka discusses two common structures for corporate retirement plan design — Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit — and presents six key features to consider.

January 13, 2023

Market Update: December 2022

December started off rocky, but ultimately, we enter 2023 with a relatively positive backdrop. While risks remain, economic fundamentals are solid, and market valuations are generally more attractive now than they were at the start of 2022.

January 10, 2023

Q4 Review:
Is the Story
Changing or Just Getting Longer?

Only time will tell the true story of 2023. The short term is murky at best, so the aim should be to have a financial and investing plan that can lead you to your long-term goals regardless of what 2023 brings.

December 20, 2022

Kathy Marr Retires After 27 Years of Service

The Vision Wealth Partners team wishes Kathy Marr all the best as she retires at the end of this year. Thank you, Kathy, for your many years of service to our Vision team and clients.

December 15, 2022

Market Update: November 2022

November saw continued market gains, as all three major U.S. indices rose for the second consecutive month. These positive results were also supported by solid fundamentals, but the Fed remains vigilant as inflation slows.

December 12, 2022

Vision Wealth Partners Annual Food Drive in Partnership With Maryland Food Bank

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November 16, 2022

Tax Loss Harvesting

Tax-loss harvesting allows you to sell investments that are down, replace them with reasonably similar investments, and then offset realized investment gains with those losses. The end result is that less of your money goes to taxes and more may stay invested and working for you.

November 10, 2022

Market Update: October 2022

At the start of earnings season, the growth rate was expected to be 2.6 percent. Over the long run, fundamentals drive market performance, so better-than-expected earnings growth was an encouraging signal, even though its pace has slowed this year. 

November 6, 2022

2022 Pediatric Food Allergy Golf Classic to benefit Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

On May 3rd, Vision Wealth Partners proudly co-sponsored and golfed in the Pediatric Food Allergy Golf Classic to…

October 11, 2022

Market Update: September 2022

Third-quarter market turbulence was primarily driven by rising interest rates, caused by increased investor expectations for higher short-term rates. The Fed hiked the federal funds rate a combined 150 basis points (bps) at its July and September meetings to slow economic growth and combat inflation, and more rate hikes are expected at the upcoming November and December meetings.

October 4, 2022

Q3 Review: Searching for Direction

After a quarter full of headlines and big market swings, we’re basically back to where we were, searching for direction as the market tries to predict the outcomes of the Fed’s tightening cycle.

September 14, 2022

The Impact of Behavioral Finance

What is behavioral finance and what impact can it have on your financial decision making? Join Jordan Hucht to learn more about how emotion plays into investing and what pitfalls you should be aware of.

September 9, 2022

Market Update: August 2022

July brought a strong start to the second half of the year for markets, with all three major U.S. indices experiencing gains. Although all three are still in red for the year, these results helped to offset some second quarter losses. Fundamentals showed signs of positive progress during the month as well.

August 18, 2022

Vision Scholarship Fund Helps HCPSS College Students Thrive

The Vision Financial Group Scholarship Fund for HCPSS graduating seniors eases the financial burden of college tuition so students can engage fully in their college community and studies. The Scholarship is funded in part by the annual Our Kids Our Future Charity Golf Tournament and its generous sponsors.

August 15, 2022

Market Update: July 2022

July brought a strong start to the second half of the year for markets, with all three major U.S. indices experiencing gains. Although all three are still in red for the year, these results helped to offset some second quarter losses. Fundamentals showed signs of positive progress during the month as well.

July 28, 2022

Building A Value Business or A Lifestyle Company

Determining which type of company you have, value business or lifestyle, is an important topic for a variety of reasons. Join Josh Weszka to learn more about the differences between two and their implications.

July 20, 2022

Market Update: June 2022

Equity markets experienced widespread selloffs in June as fears of a potential recession and continued high inflation weighed heavily on investors. This capped off a challenging second quarter for markets, as all three major U.S. indices ended the month and quarter down.

July 7, 2022

Q2 Review: Understanding The Bear

Forgive me in advance, as this newsletter will be a bit longer and more technical than usual. My intent is to help you understand the current bear market, the factors that led us here, and what will likely determine what happens next.

June 9, 2022

Market Update: May 2022

Markets showed mixed results in May, but positive economic growth continues. While fundamental factors were supportive during the month, technical factors were not. Fundamentals drive long-term market performance, so continued earnings growth is a good sign for long-term performance.

May 24, 2022

Philanthropic Strategies: Donor Advised Funds

Donor advised funds are one of the most often overlooked philanthropic strategies for corporations or private individuals. Jason Weszka provides insights on the benefits of using donor advised funds to organize and plan philanthropic giving.

May 16, 2022

Market Update: April 2022

It was a rocky start to the spring for markets. With less focus on medical risks and more focus on the challenges associated with returning to normal economic conditions, the most notable challenge we’re currently facing is the high level of inflation throughout the economy. Very real risks remain, but the most likely path forward for the U.S. economy remains continued growth.

May 3, 2022

Vision Co-Sponsors the Pediatric Food Allergy Golf Classic

Vision Wealth Partners, a financial planning and wealth advisory firm located in the heart of Howard County, is spending the upcoming weekend at the Pediatric Food Allergy Golf Classic to benefit the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.

April 22, 2022

Vision Co-Sponsors the 2022 OhanaHC Annual 5k Race/Walk

Vision Wealth Partners is proud to co-sponsor the OhanaHC Annual 5k Race/Walk presented by M&T Bank on May 1. Created to unite community members of Howard County, attendees can expect a morning spent eating great food, playing games, and running or walking in rain or shine. 

April 14, 2022

Market Update: March 2022

Equity markets partially bounced back in March, driven by a strong run in the second half of the month. While negative headlines and shifting risks may lead to further short-term turbulence for markets, strong fundamentals and continued economic recovery should help support markets over the long term.

March 24, 2022

A Guide to Weathering Market Volatility

“Bouts of volatility can be unsettling, and can leave you feeling concerned about your financial future.” Jordan Hucht talks about what you should think about, what you should focus on, and what you should do during bouts of market volatility.

March 8, 2022

Market Update: February 2022

Despite volatility, the February Market Update observes the average earnings growth rate is up notably, showing better-than-expected results in earning—an encouraging sign.

February 24, 2022

Impact Of War In Ukraine

It’s important to stay disciplined and keep a long-term perspective. Sound financial planning includes preparing for times like these.

February 24, 2022

Market Update: January 2022

Our January Market Update shows equity markets had a rough start to the year, but fundamentals showed signs of improvement during the month.

February 17, 2022

Vision Co-Sponsors The Maryland Innovation Center’s Holiday Party

Vision Wealth Partners proudly co-sponsored the Maryland Innovation Center’s (MIC) 2021 holiday party to build integral connections between companies and their potential customers to amplify business goals.

January 25, 2022

New Year, New Market?

The start to 2022 has been ugly for markets and is proving that this year’s playbook will look different than last year’s. Is this all bad news? Not necessarily.

December 17, 2021

2021 Maryland Innovation Center (MIC) Holiday Party

Vision Wealth Partners co-sponsored the 2021 Maryland Innovation Center’s Holiday Party, welcoming Howard County professionals in the tech…

December 15, 2021

Allow Us To Reintroduce Ourselves

Reintroducing Vision Financial Group as Vision Wealth Partners, a name and rebrand that better represents our approach and dedication to our client relationships.

November 2, 2021

Vision Wealth Partners Welcomes New Advisor Assistant Vient McKoy

Vision Wealth Partners (VWP) is proud to welcome Vient McKoy as the newest member of its team. In his role as Advisor Assistant, Vient will provide direct support to the Partners of the firm and bolster the firm’s client service model.

October 22, 2021

3rd Annual Our Kids Our Future Charity Golf Tournament

We’re glad to be back on the course again for the third annual Our Kids Our Future Charity…

August 31, 2021

VFG’s Jordan Hucht Named to Board of Suited for Change

Vision Financial Group is proud to announce that Partner and Financial Advisor Jordan Hucht, CFP®, ChFC®, AIF®, was nominated for and has recently joined the Board of Directions of Suited for Change, a Washington, DC-based non-profit organization.

October 15, 2020

2020: The Final Chapter

As we brace for the final chapter of 2020, likely to be filled with covid spikes and political theatrics, let’s pause and consider where we are, what’s likely to come, and what to do.

March 22, 2020

Where Do We Go From Here?

As the public health crisis and our corresponding response continues to evolve, we’re finding ourselves staring down the tunnel of weeks, if not months, of continued uncertainty.

March 16, 2020

Questions on Your Mind

We’re in the midst of an unprecedented public health crisis that will have a sure, yet undefinable, economic impact. And there are probably several questions front and center on your mind.

March 12, 2020

Remembering Asset Allocation and Time Horizon

In times like these, it’s important to remember two of the most fundamental components of investment management – asset allocation and time horizon.

October 25, 2019

Inaugural Our Kids Our Future Golf Tournament

Vision Financial Group kicked off the inaugural Our Kids Our Future Charity Golf Tournament to fund the Vision…

October 10, 2018

Vision Office Ribbon Cutting