Brad McMillan, CIO, Commonwealth Financial Network
354 posts
Brad McMillan is the chief investment officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, the nation’s largest privately held independent broker/dealer-RIA. He is the primary spokesperson for Commonwealth’s investment divisions. This post originally appeared on The Independent Market Observer, a daily blog authored by Brad McMillan.
The Risk of Higher Oil Prices
The Risk of Higher Oil Prices by Brad McMillan, CIO, Commonwealth Financial Network Yesterday, I wrote that the…
Navigating Volatility: The Case for Tactical Alpha
In today's volatile markets, alternative investments are key for diversification, resilience, and returns, but they demand expertise to navigate. Ash Lawrence, Head of AGF Capital Partners and Scott Radke, CEO and Co-CIO of New Holland Capital discuss...
The Employment Boom Is Pretty Much Here
The Employment Boom Is Pretty Much Here by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network For well over a year,…
New York Primary Results Should Help Reassure Markets
New York Primary Results Should Help Reassure Markets by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network In my post last…
How Much More Expensive Can the Market Get?
How Much More Expensive Can the Market Get? by Brad McMillan, CIO, Commonwealth Financial Network After 15-percent pullbacks…
Monday Update: Weaker Than Expected
Monday Update: Weaker Than Expected by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Last week’s economic data was unexpectedly weak,…
How High Are Taxes, Really?
How High Are Taxes, Really? by Brad McMillan, Commonwealth Financial Network At a conference last month, I had…
Economic Growth and the $15 Minimum Wage
Economic Growth and the $15 Minimum Wage by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network I'm grateful for the many…
Appearance on CNBC's Power Lunch, April 13, 2016 [Video]
Appearance on CNBC's Power Lunch, April 13, 2016 [Video] by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Disclosure Certain sections…
The Election and the Financial Markets
The Election and the Financial Markets by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Along with Puerto Rico, the other…
Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis: Much Ado About Not Much
Puerto Rico's Debt Crisis: Much Ado About Not Much by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Per a reader's…
Appearance on TheStreet, April 10, 2016 [Video]
Appearance on TheStreet, April 10, 2016 [Video] by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Disclosure Certain sections of this…
Monday Update: More Slow Progress
Monday Update: More Slow Progress by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Once again, last week’s economic news was…
Where Will Economic Growth Come From?
Where Will Economic Growth Come From? by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network I wrote yesterday that economic growth…
Everybody's Worried About Growth
Everybody's Worried About Growth by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network As you can see from the clip I…
Appearance on CNBC's Closing Bell, April 6, 2016 [Video]
Appearance on CNBC's Closing Bell, April 6, 2016 [Video] by Brad McMillan Commonwealth Financial Network Disclosure Certain sections…