Welcome everyone to the Martiak Market Update with your host Mark Martiak. Mark is a Managing Director of Investments with AGP/Alliance Global Partners, a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, member of FINRA/SIPC. This show will explore topics ranging from market updates to the global economy and personal finance. Money is knowledge, and Mark wants to help you navigate your relationship with money by offering timely guidance and his unique perspective. Here's Mark Martiak. Mark speaking: Welcome. Thank you for joining me as we discuss key trends shaping our industries and markets ..read more

Mark speaking: I am Mark Martiak, and this is the Martiak Market Update. Welcome back and a festive welcome to the year 2022. Thank you for joining me as we discuss key trends shaping our industries and markets. Today I have the pleasure of welcoming Bradford Pineault, CFA a Capital Markets Strategist for the Fidelity Institutional Asset Management team. Our conversation today will focus on the 2022 Market Outlook and what it may mean to your investment portfolio. Before we begin, allow me to tell you a little bit about Brad. For the past four years, Brad is responsible for delivering timely m ..read more

On today’s episode, Mark Martiak welcomes special guest Jordan Jackson, Vice President and Global Market Strategist on the JP Morgan Asset Management Global Markets Insights Strategy Team to discuss inflation and what it can mean for your investment portfolio. Jordan is responsible for delivering timely market and economic commentary to JP Morgan Asset Management clients across the country and he has authored several papers on the economy and markets, with a focus on public fixed income and monetary policy and is often quoted in the financial press.  ----- Connect with Mark Twitter ..read more

Have you received stock options as part of your compensation and wondered what's the best way to handle them? Join Mark Martiak and special guest Bruce Brumberg, Editor in Chief and Co-Founder of MyStockOptions.com as they help answer key questions as it relates to equity compensation.  ----- Connect with Mark Twitter: @premieradvisor Facebook: @premieradvisormmartiak IG: @premieradvisor  ----- Learn more about Mark www.markmartiak.com Learn more about Bruce www.mystockoptions.com  ----- Click here to subscribe to the Martiak Market Update podcast on iTunes, Spotify,&n ..read more

With the new GOP Tax Plan many people are wondering "Can I still deduct my home equity line of credit?" or just "How do you I know if I can deduct the Home Equity Line of Credit interest?" In episode 12, I'll guide you through Home Equity Loan and answer some questions about home equity debt.   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook  ..read more

The U.S. currently has the highest inflation rate in the world among develop nations and it keeps rising every day more and more. What impact does inflation have on the market?   Learn more about Mark Martiak Follow Mark on Twitter Mark Martiak on Facebook  ..read more

Making mistakes is just a part of life, and that includes making mistakes with your money. But remember, mistakes are learning opportunities. In this podcast, you'll learn about some of the most common money mistakes, and how you can avoid them.      ..read more

Earlier this month, President Trump announced that he is imposing tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminum imports. What does that mean for the market ..read more

Berkshire Hathaway CEO and business mogul Warren Buffett has a serious following as a business leader and, according to one data scientist, Buffett is a master at communicating effectively and inspiring others to perform. What's this self-made billionaire's secret ..read more

What's an alternative investment? Can it improve your portfolio? When is the right time to include it? This episode of Martiak Market Update explains the what, when, why and how's of alternative investments ..read more