According to data from the American Farm Bureau Association, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is down for the third year in a row. In 2022, the price peaked at $64.05 and has since declined each year, with the 2025 average now at $55.18. NOT THE WHOLE STORY ON INFLATION While […]
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“An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn’t happen today.” –Evan Esar 2025 ANALYST PREDICTIONS It’s that time of the year again, where Wall Street banks and analysts make their price predictions for the performance of the stock market (measured by the S&P 500) over the course
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Based on the number of Amazon packages I saw in my neighborhood, online shopping was a preferred method for most this holiday season, and the most common form of payment when doing online shopping is by credit card. When used responsibly, credit cards and the rewards programs that come with them, are a favorite tool
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The price of Thanksgiving dinner is one small area we have to be grateful for in the battle against higher inflation. According to data from The American Farm Bureau Association, the average cost of a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 people is down for a second year in a row. NOT THE WHOLE STORY ON INFLATION
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Over the past 20 years the number of publicly traded companies has roughly been cut in half from about 8,000 companies to a little over 4,000 companies currently, as shown by this graphic below. The primary causes of this is the increased regulatory burden and easier access to private capital, which have caused many companies
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The much anticipated Federal Reserve Board meeting on September 18th led to the first interest rate cut since the early days of the Covid pandemic. The 0.50% cut to the Federal Funds Rate was larger than some anticipated and has many asking, “what comes next from the Fed?” GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS I think
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While many people were wrapping up summer by traveling to their favorite vacation destinations, the stock market rally also decided to take a vacation. From July 16th to August 7th the S&P 500 dropped over 8% and the more tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 index dropped over 13%. It caused the media pundits over on CNBC (The
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We’re already halfway through 2024, and one of the best proactive tax planning strategies is doing a mid-year check in on your projected income and tax liability. Generally, I see the most issues around tax planning when income in the current year changes substantially from the prior year. According to the Wall Street Journal, “The
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The unofficial start to summer has come and gone with Memorial Day this past Monday. First, let me say thank you to all the brave men and women that have made the greatest sacrifice for this great country we get to call home. Every year, summer flies by in what feels like a blink of
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We’re entering into another election cycle. Undoubtedly the media coverage is going to be scrutinizing every detail and projecting their spin on what the potential outcomes will mean for the economy and financial markets. Regardless of political views, it’s important to remember this is what the media is paid to do. They want as many
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Brennan is the Cofounder and Investment Advisor of Zizzi Investments. He primarily focuses on personal wealth management and small business retirement plans.
Brennan is a Certified Financial Planner, and his love for the technical side of finance drives his passion to continually learn and improve his knowledge. Brennan earned his CFP® in 2022, which expanded his expertise in the areas of investment, tax, education, retirement, risk management, and estate planning.
Brennan is a 2015 graduate of George Mason University, where he played on the NCAA Division 1 Men’s Soccer team. Brennan has played soccer since he was five years old, and his experience as a team player helped foster his passion for working with clients and developing strong relationships necessary to achieve their long-term goals.
Outside of work, Brennan enjoys traveling and tasting wine with his wife Kayla, playing amateur golf events, and cooking. Brennan’s family members all live in Central PA, and he enjoys spending time with his niece and three nephews.
Colin is the founder of Zizzi Investments. Investing and soccer have always been two of Colin’s biggest passions.
He began playing soccer at age five and was introduced to the stock market in middle school through a mock stock-picking competition. Colin studied finance and accounting at American University, where he played on the NCAA Division 1 soccer team. After college, he moved to Spain for 16 months to pursue his dream of playing professional soccer. He returned home to play professional soccer in Central PA for the next three years.
While still playing soccer, he joined a local advisory firm in Harrisburg, where he spent the next 10 years. During this time, Colin earned his CFP®, AIF®, and CEPA® designations while helping to oversee more than $500 million of qualified retirement plan assets and $100 million of individual wealth management relationships.
Colin resides in Mechanicsburg, PA with his wife Molly, his sons Carter, Julian, and Leo, and his dog Sage. He’s a member of the West Shore Free Church in Mechanicsburg. He continues to stay involved in soccer through coaching and volunteering with the JT Dorsey Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to positively impacting youth through the sport of soccer. Colin’s other hobbies include golfing, travel, playing guitar, reading, and working out.
