The Market Looks Strong- But What's Under the Surface? Featuring Tony Parish

The economy and markets may look strong on the surface, but Tony Parish says investors and advisors should pay close attention to what's happening underneath. In this episode, Tom talks with the AlphaStar Capital Management CIO about how taking too much risk - or too little - can create problems for investors. Tony also shares his perspective on the massive wave of AI spending and why long-term opportunity doesn't eliminate short-term uncertainty. The biggest advantage may not come from predicting the next headline, but from having a plan built to withstand whatever comes next. Here's some of what we discuss in this episode: ⚠️ Concentration Risk: Why a small group of companies is driving an outsized share of market returns 👥 Consumer Spending: How a relatively small group of households is influencing the broader economy 📱 Younger Investors: Reaching the next generation through digital content and long-term investing conversations 🛡️ Annuity Role: Where downside protection can fit alongside stocks, bonds, and other assets ⚖️ Risk Balance: Understanding the dangers of both too much risk and too little 🧭 Planning Discipline: Focusing on the factors investors can actually control 🤖 AI Boom: Why today's massive spending could create both major winners and major disappointments Learn About FIG: https://www.figmarketing.com 800-527-1155