Educational Videos
401(k) Essentials: Everything Young Investors Need To Know
Video By: Scott Meyer, Wealth Manager Want to know why it is important to start contributing to your 401(k) early? Listen to one of our Wealth Managers and Partners, Scott Meyer, in the Atlanta area explain the benefits and importance of having a 401(k) and how to start saving at the beginning of your career.
Read MoreJune Market Update
We are continuing to closely watch as the economy re-opens and things continue to return to normal. The key points for June’s market update are: We are confident earnings will continue to rise significantly given the strength of the economy, and that valuations will gradually return to more reasonable levels. Earnings continue to rise and with…
Read MoreMay 2021 Market Update
We are continuing to closely watch as the economy re-opens and things are beginning to return to normal. The key points for May’s market update are: Our positioning continues to favor a return to normalcy and economic expansion that is beneficial to value stocks. Our equity strategies continue to become less concentrated in growth stocks, and…
Read MoreEssential Financial Literacy Topics to Discuss With Your Children
Are you curious to know the best ways to discuss with your children or grandchildren about finances? In this video, you will hear Emily Boothroyd, Wealth Manager and Partner, discuss the four essential topics to bring up when it comes to teaching the youth about finances.
Read MoreApril 2021 Market Update
We are watching closely as the economy continues to re-open and things are beginning to return to normal. The key points for April’s market update are: We believe this is one of the strongest economic rebuilds in history Supply chain redistribution + fast-paced recovery = a temporary surge in inflation Rate will begin to rise in anticipation…
Read MoreOur Steve Young Event
We had a great time speaking with Steve Young, the three-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers on Monday, April 26th. Thank you to all who were able to attend this incredible virtual event. He shared with us the importance of being a team player, on and off the field. If you missed…
Read More5 Money Moves for Near Retirees
All retirees have one goal: to make sure you have enough money to get through the rest of your life not working. In this short video, hear one of our Wealth Managers, David Elder, discuss the 5 things you can do to prepare for retirement and help answer questions you may have. It is never…
Read MoreMarch 2021 Market Update
The mandated economic shutdown across many countries has proven beneficial in slowing the spread of COVID-19. We now turn our attention to the opportunities that lie ahead, and the risks of an infection resurgence as economies return to normal. Watch our most recent market update to learn more about how we see this reflected in…
Read MoreAT&T Retirement Benefit Changes Panel
Many people have seen change throughout their companies, but perhaps none like this. AT&T has announced a change in the retirement benefit plans of its employees. Listen to some of our Wealth Managers answer some of the top questions people might be asking. At Merit, we try to provide the most current content for you…
Read MoreFebruary 2021 Market Update
As the economy continues to recover from the pandemic, driven by inoculations and expectations of a return to normalcy, inflation expectations have risen, confirmed by several underlying data points indicating risks to the upside. Watch the video to learn more!
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