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.

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· Post-pandemic travel spending surge - travelers prioritizing experiences over luxury goods (22:12)

· Younger travelers spending more on travel despite financial pressures (17:49)

· Rising luxury travel costs, including €2,000/night hotels in Italy (23:42)

· Increase in multi-generational travel across life stages

· Long-term travel planning (5–10 years) integrated with financial planning (05:28)

· Early planning saves money vs. last-minute bookings, especially around holidays (10:52)

· Travel advisor value & compensation model (design fees + commissions) (25:21)

· Relationship-based personalization improves trip quality and reduces stress (14:53)

· Importance of travel insurance for high-cost trips and risk mitigation (18:54)

· Managing geopolitical risk & booking flexibility in unstable regions (29:27)

· Emerging and alternative destinations to avoid crowds and improve value (27:43)

https://www.huffmantravel.com/team/andre-lauren-tony

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

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Show Notes:

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 $)

335 Topics:

• Earnings Growth: Goldman Sachs sees 7% EPS growth for Q4 2025; double-digit growth expected in all 2026 quarters.
• Interest Rates: Current fed funds rate at 3.62%; 65% chance of a rate cut by June, likely two cuts by year-end.
• Investment Risks: Illiquidity in private investments risks trapping capital; only 20% of private investments succeed long-term.
• Financial Planning: Estate planning essential for all; consider healthcare directives and financial powers of attorney.
• Investor Behavior: Market returns fluctuate; focus on long-term fundamentals and avoid emotional responses to market news.

• Post on X from Ryan Detrick on 1/5/26 - https://x.com/RyanDetrick/status/2008223219913036143/photo/1
• Blog Post from Nick Maggiulli on November 18th of 2025 titled “The one thing my worst investments had in common” - https://ofdollarsanddata.com/the-one-thing-my-worst-investments-had-in-common/
• https://x.com/amandaorson/status/2010035644127670660?

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:

o https://x.com/ryandetrick/status/2009368981023412471?

o https://x.com/subutrade/status/2009399104686752010?

Substack post from Duality Research on January 5th titled “Bullish, With Eyes Wide Open” - https://dualityresearch.substack.com/p/bullish-with-eyes-wide-open

Post on X from TheMarketStats on 12/5/25: https://x.com/themarketstats/status/1996970098666373405?