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The Independent Advisors

The Independent Advisors

Hosted by Mark McEvily

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300

Latest episode

Jun 2026

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EN-US

About the show

A free financial markets podcast hosted weekly by Independent Registered Investment Advisors Mark McEvily & Matt Jessup. Mark & Matt discuss their perspective on stocks, trade-able securities, the economy and financial planning. All commentary on this podcast is objective and independent. Mark & Matt strive to make sense of the challenging world of finance by providing understandable commentary to the general public. Mark and Matt are Managing Partners at Jessup Wealth Management. Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH. 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105

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June 11, 202634 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 354: Not Over Yet!

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) ·       Market Pullback & Outlook (2:41)·       Earnings Season Expectations (6:56)·       SpaceX IPO & IPO Market Trends (7:28)·       Fear, Volatility & Investor Behavior (8:25)·       Technology Sector Momentum & Earnings Growth (11:16)·       Historical IPO Activity & Market Context (17:04)·       IPO Investing Considerations (20:02)·       Tech Valuations vs. the Dot-Com Bubble (21:40)·       Long-Term Perspective on Technology Investing (24:50)·       Nine-Week Market Winning Streak Analysis (25:10)·       Inheritance Spending & Wealth Transfer Risks (26:40)·       Estate Planning & Preserving Family Wealth (29:50)·       Market Sentiment & June Outlook (31:00)Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

June 4, 202622 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 353: Lends to the Bulls

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-pageShow Notes:Post from Ryan Detrick on X on 5.3.26 - https://x.com/ryandetrick/status/2051041560565809579?Post on X from Astra Insights on May 1st - https://x.com/AstraInsights/status/2050185241453609222?s=20 Blog Post from The White Coat Investor on May 12th titled “4 Reasons Why We’re Spending Our HSA Money – And Why You Should Too - https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/spend-hsa-money-now/

May 28, 202633 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 352: ft. Dayton Area Chamber of Commerce President & CEO, Chris Kershner

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)  Economic diversification & regional growth — (11:06)  Logistics & transportation expansion — (12:23)  Healthcare & regional quality of life — (13:28)  Local business support & community spending — (14:45)  Workforce challenges, talent attraction & development — (19:37, 20:50, 23:18)  Relationship-driven business culture & leadership — (22:02, 23:50, 26:59)  Downtown Dayton redevelopment & urban core growth — (24:30, 25:41)  Chamber strategy, events & member support — (28:15, 30:33)

May 21, 202649 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 351: Advantageous Ways to Invest in Certain Rate Environments

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) #351 Topics• Market Performance & Interest Rates (02:58–07:38, 23:58–24:32) YTD market gains, rising Treasury yields, and higher rates not necessarily hurting stocks • Sector Trends & Active Management (18:17–19:45, 30:34) Tech/semiconductors leading markets; managers becoming more cautious • Investor Psychology (13:47) Focus on staying invested rather than timing the market • Inflation Pressures (10:57, 27:21) Commodity, oil, and trucking costs keeping inflation elevated • Trump IRA Program (37:50–46:02) New retirement savings plan with federal matching contributions • M&A & IPO Activity (08:45–09:50) Utility merger news and rising IPO activity like SpaceX • Earnings & Volatility (33:57–35:20) Strong earnings supporting markets despite volatility concerns

May 14, 202639 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 350: Melt Ups

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)

May 7, 202631 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 349: What the Markets Signaling

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) #349 Topics• Market rebound & performance trends (02:00) – Strong April/May gains across S&P 500, Nasdaq, and small caps; rapid V-shaped recovery after ~10% drop• Earnings as primary catalyst (04:00) – Q1 earnings significantly beat expectations, driving market strength• Shift back to fundamentals (06:30) – Focus moving to long-term earnings outlook over geopolitical concerns• Seasonality & historical patterns (08:00) – Strong April performance historically signals positive full-year returns• Rising interest rate environment (11:00) – Potential long-term shift away from decades of falling rates• Inflation & bond market signals (12:30–13:00) – Persistent inflation expectations reflected in bond yields and TIPS performance• Bond risk & portfolio implications (14:00–15:00) – Bonds not inherently “safe”; challenges to traditional allocation strategies• Federal Reserve policy outlook (19:00–21:30) – Shift toward more hawkish stance; fewer/slower rate cuts expected• U.S. debt & fiscal concerns (22:00–23:00) – Debt surpassing 100% of GDP; potential inflationary risks• Tech sector valuations & comparisons (25:00–29:30) – Strong fundamentals vs. dot-com era; emphasis on disciplined, long-term investingShow Notes:Post on X from Ryan Detrick on 4.30.26 - https://x.com/ryandetrick/status/2049866359559872599?s=12&t=Godkt5FzuqWcmpmvo2G5Jg Post on X from Thierry Borgeat on 4.27.26 - https://x.com/ThierryBorgeat/status/2048836500557554097?s=20 Post on X from Steve Deppe on 4.28.26 - https://x.com/sjd10304/status/2049169078934204831?s=12&t=Godkt5FzuqWcmpmvo2G5Jg Hosts: Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing Partner Address: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/ Social Media: Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagement Twitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealth https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

April 30, 202630 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 348: Face The Facts

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! LifeLock Promo Code:Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) #348 Topics:Increasing Earnings EstimatesNew Fed Chair’s impact on market behaviorMay Jobs Report Oil Supply updateCME Rates

April 23, 202621 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 347: We Love A Motivated C Suite

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) Show Notes:Post on X from Matt Cerminaro, who we have had on the podcast before, on 4.15.26 - https://x.com/mattcerminaro/status/2044546097230626819 Chart from Ryan Detrick from Carson Investment Research on 4.10.26 - https://x.com/ISABELNET_SA/status/2044699590130090009

April 16, 202628 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 346: Proving Points

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you! There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently. If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today! Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $) Show Notes:Post on LinkedIn from Peter Mallouk on April 4th - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/peter-mallouk_over-the-last-75-years-the-average-intra-year-share-7444847892332199936-wAUq/?Post on X from Ben Carlson on March 30th - https://x.com/awealthofcs/status/2038627241551085823 Post on X from Charlie Bilello on March 29th - https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2038333777592684809 #346 Topics:·       Sentiment shift & investor positioning (04:52)·       Market psychology & faster moves (06:23)·       Historical drawdowns & recovery patterns (09:15–12:26)·       Client engagement & resources (07:56–14:02)·       Earnings strength & fundamentals (16:25–18:45)·       VIX signals & volatility outlook (21:09–21:30)·       Long-term volatility & risk management (24:29–25:47)·       Investment philosophy & staying invested (17:50, 26:00)

April 9, 202630 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 345: Powder Keg

If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs.Scheduling is easy—once you land at jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) just click “Schedule Initial Call” and select a time that works best for you!There’s a quick survey to fill out that will help guide the conversation and ensure your time is used efficiently.If you’re ready to learn more, visit jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) and book your call today!Take advantage of our partnership with LifeLock and get discounts using our link: https://lifelock.norton.com/offers?expid=LLONEYEAR&promocode= JSPW24&VENDORID= _JESSUPWM&om_ext_cid=ext_partner_ JSPW24_Productpage $)Market performance, yields & geopolitics (02:39–03:38)US dollar trends & equity headwinds (05:48–07:39)Bear market signals & short interest (09:22, 24:58)Private credit liquidity risks (11:41–16:15)Economic sentiment & Fed outlook (19:09–23:41)Positioning & market timing cautions (03:38, 25:20)Hosts:Mark McEvily - Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner Matthew Jessup – Chief Executive Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, and Managing PartnerAddress: 35 Park Ave. Dayton, OH 45419 Phone: 937-938-9105 https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/Social Media:Facebook: @JessupWealthManagement LinkedIn: @JessupWealthManagementTwitter: @jessupwealth Instagram: @jessupwealthhttps://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/disclosures-page

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