The Independent Advisors

Hosted by Mark McEvily

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Aug 2026

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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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September 10, 202625 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode #367: Is the Market Really Expensive?

Episode 367 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: Is the Market Really Expensive? Matt covers oil prices crossing $100 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, a stronger than expected jobs report, and rising Treasury yields. He then breaks down market valuations in detail, arguing the market isn't as expensive as headlines suggest once you factor in interest rates and earnings growth, and highlights the S&P 500's PEG ratio sitting near a 30-year low. The episode closes with a first-of-its-kind data point: the Magnificent Seven are now negatively correlated with market momentum stocks. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Advisory services are offered through Jessup Wealth Management, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor. 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. 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 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 and book your call today!

September 3, 202630 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 366: September Seasonality and the Presidential Cycle

Episode 366 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: September Seasonality and the Presidential Cycle. Mark and Matt cover August's market performance and what history says tends to happen next, along with an update on the four-year presidential cycle and the historically stronger stretch that tends to follow in the fall. Also covered: why industrials, not tech, is currently the most expensive sector in the S&P 500 by valuation, a record share of consumer spending now going toward hobbies, and what missing the market's best days can cost a long-term investor. The episode closes with a financial planning topic on naming a trusted contact on your investment accounts as a safeguard against fraud. This podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. 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. 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 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 and book your call today! Advisory services are offered through Jessup Wealth Management, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor

August 27, 202634 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 365: Bond Market Update and the History of the 401(k)

Episode 365 of the Independent Advisors Podcast. Aaron Cramer and Nick Whitaker cover a lot of ground this week, including the bond market, Treasury yields, and the Treasury Department's decision to double its bond buyback program after 30-year yields hit their highest level since 2007. Also covered: why more companies raising guidance than lowering it is a bullish signal, how 2026 compares to past midterm election years, and whether the "US debt crisis" headlines are overblown. Plus, a look back at the history of the 401(k), including how stock ownership among Americans has grown from less than 20% in 1983 to over 60% today, and proposed IRS and Treasury guidance that could modernize retirement account rollovers. 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. 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 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 and book your call today! Blog Post from Charlie Vilello on August 18th - https://bilello.blog/2026/the-week-in-charts-8-18-26 Post on X from Ben Carlson on August 19th - https://x.com/awealthofcs/status/2090190352745447726?s=12&t=Godkt5FzuqWcmpmvo2G5Jg Post on X from Astra Insights on August 13th - https://x.com/AstraInsights/status/2087985036348059822?s=20 Saving for Retirement The Thrift Savings Plan

August 20, 202642 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 364: The Spousal Perspective, Featuring Rachel Jessup

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 $) Episode #364 Topics • Founding and Early Growth Challenges — 02:40, 05:29, 07:40, 19:53 • Firm Culture and Leadership Philosophy — 11:26, 37:39, 39:15, 14:21 • Family Dynamics and Entrepreneurial Parenting — 17:04, 18:29, 33:15 • Community Engagement and Nonprofit Leadership — 22:37, 25:14, 21:16, 26:33 • Financial Management and Role Delegation — 29:09, 30:32 • Entrepreneurial Advice and Reflections — 33:15, 34:44, 37:39, 39:47 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

August 13, 202641 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 363: The pendulum has swung...

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 $) Episode #363 Topics · Market Performance and Sentiment — 03:14, 05:18, 11:07 · Bull Market Dynamics and Insider Activity — 07:36, 13:28 · Housing Market and Interest Rate Outlook — 14:55, 15:17, 18:53 · Corporate Fundamentals and Valuation Trends — 20:32, 23:36, 27:05 · Income Trends and Socioeconomic Shifts — 30:26 · Retirement Planning and Risk Management — 32:04 Show Notes: Post on X from Ryan Detrick on August 4th - https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2084662139361395176?s=20 Post on X from Jay Kaeppel on July 21st - https://x.com/jaykaeppel/status/2079624731943162251?s=20 Post on X from Charlie Bilello on August 11th - https://x.com/charliebilello/status/2087177215398084782?s=20 Article on Morningstar written by Amy Arnott, CFA on June 30th - https://www.morningstar.com/retirement/retirees-dont-need-fear-lost-decade-they-need-plan 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

August 6, 202620 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 362: A Lesson in Leverage

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 $) Episode #362 Topics · Market performance & macro updates — 01:40 · Financial planning & client engagement — 02:10 · Leverage risks & hedge fund blowup — 03:16 · Market outlook & risk perspective — 09:34 · IPO market volatility & SpaceX update — 11:03 · Credit spreads as sentiment gauge — 15:39 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

July 30, 202636 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 361: Scary How Accurate They Are...

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 $) #361 topics: Market performance & rates (01:49) Fed pause & rate outlook (03:37) Yields & housing pressure (18:44) Retail panic selling (22:53) High beta tech losses (24:26) Microsoft earnings jump (12:35) Down payment savings crisis (28:55) Minimum wage down payment gap (30:25) Ohio housing cost trends (32:03) Insider trading bill (16:28) Politician trade transparency (18:24) 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

July 23, 202626 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 360: The Bubble Talk Nobody Fact-Checked

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 $) Topics:  Sector Rotation & Tech "Bubble" Narrative — Energy vs. Technology leadership data (12:09)  Earnings Season Strength — beat rates, guidance trends (02:51)  Volatility Seasonality & Q3 Risk — VIX trends, historical patterns (07:17)  Seasonal & Historical Market Patterns — August/September weakness, strong Q4 outlook (05:34)  Global Revenue & Currency Impact — S&P 500 foreign revenue share (14:55)  Retirement & Financial Planning Insights — advisor engagement, retirement income shifts, common regrets (16:50) 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

July 16, 202636 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 359: Diamond Hand

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 $) #359 Topics:  Market Performance & Macro Trends — indices, CPI report, Fed rate expectations (01:09)  Equity Market Dynamics & Earnings Outlook — 2026 earnings growth, tech insider buying, semiconductor cash flow (15:18)  Diversification & Asset Allocation Insights — Magnificent Seven underperformance, rotation opportunities (05:40)  Long-Term Investment Themes & Market Narratives — dot-com comparison, tech volatility, AI infrastructure (08:46)  Financial Planning: Trump Accounts Update — new kids' savings vehicle, eligibility, setup (27:29) 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

July 8, 202626 min

The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 358: "Can't afford to take risk off..."

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 Ryan Detrick on 7.1.26 - https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2072147268589813875 Chart from JPMorgan Asset Management’s “Guide to Retirement” 2026 slide deck - https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/ Chart From JPMorgan Asset Management’s “Guide to Retirement” 2026 slide deck - https://am.jpmorgan.com/us/en/asset-management/adv/insights/retirement-insights/guide-to-retirement/ Article written by Jim Dahle on The White Coat Investor on June 9th titled “Great Reasons to have a Tax-Deferred Account” - https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/tax-deferred-accounts/ Market Performance & Economic Insights — July market trends, midterm-year patterns (01:00) New "530A" Child Retirement Accounts — $1,000 government seed money for kids' IRAs (03:30) Retirement Spending Variability & Portfolio Management — spending fluctuations, stock allocation strategy (09:30) Tax-Deferred Accounts & Strategic Tax Planning — pre-tax vs. Roth, QCDs, medical deductions (18:00) 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