Welcome to the community for the Under the Hood Podcast! @Tanja Rieck @Tia McCrackin @Taylor Sanford We'd love for you guys to introduce yourself to the group! Here are some questions for the first post so we can get to know you! A brief personal background that sheds light on your interests and expertise in finance (Professional Life, First Investment, First Lesson in Investing via experience) Any specific investment opportunities or trends you are currently exploring What motivated you to join the Community, and how do you hope to benefit from being a part of this group? Either of the following: Questions you have about portfolio construction, market insights, or tax saving opportunities. Current Events Insight: Share your thoughts on a recent headline that highlights the instability in today’s financial markets. Why did this news catch your attention?

Its really nice to be here. Tommi

With headlines like "Global Markets Wobble Amid New Political Tensions," it's clear that navigating the current financial markets and political climate can be daunting. That's why we're building a community to help you steer through these uncertainties together. Here's how we help: 1. Portfolio Construction: Learn the best strategies to structure your investments resiliently. 2. Investment Opportunities: Discover new avenues for growing your wealth. 3. Access to Like-minded Relationships: Connect with peers who share your interest in markets and investments. 4. Access to Experts: Have your pressing questions answered directly by financial experts. 5. Expert Knowledge: Gain insights on portfolio construction, market trends, tax saving opportunities, and more. How do you contribute?: - Introduction Post - Articles you've read + questions or insights - Videos you've watched + questions or insights  - Ways you use money to create impact in the 5 Fs (Faith, Family, Friends, Fitness, Finance) Engagement & Learning Opportunities: - Advisor Posts: Mondays bring insights on investments, taxes, and resilience from our advisors. - Impact Stories: Tuesdays, explore impactful investment stories. - Alt Investment Ideas: Weekly on Wednesday, uncover a unique investment opportunity. - Podcast Episodes: Thursdays bring podcast summaries for the past week. - Market Updates: Fridays feature a brief of crucial financial news and opportunities. - Community Discussions: Participate in discussions about market strategies and insights. - Direct DM Access: Message financial experts directly for personalized advice. Post Cadence, Starting 5-20: - Monday: Advisor insights on portfolio construction, alternative investments, tax savings, or resilience stories. - Tuesday: Featured stories on money used for impact. - Wednesday: Alternative investment ideas. - Thursday: Summary of the week's podcasts. - Friday: Market overview highlighting key movements and opportunities based on comprehensive news summaries.