While studying accounting at UW-Madison, Jason Maas interned with financial advisor Andy Burish. Soon that internship turned into a calling as The Burish Group, a team of talented advisors with UBS, recruited Maas. Over 25 years later, he is now Managing Director.
How would you describe the market right now?
The stock market has made a lot of progress. After going down in 2022 – in my opinion, in response to rapid rate increases by the Federal Reserve – we’re seeing growth. People were worried about a recession, but I think the market is telling us that the odds of that have diminished significantly. That’s giving investors confidence. The economy is moving back toward equilibrium. At the same time, I believe artificial intelligence is going to create a ton of productivity for companies, and that’s likely going to boost earnings for businesses and investors, as well.
What are common investing mistakes people make?
I think emotion ultimately leads to bad decisions in investing. That could lead to withdrawing or investing based on a market trend that might not last. We have a bias toward recent conditions and tend not to realize that the market is always going to change. Working with a financial advisor helps to remove that emotional aspect and offers a sounding board with an experienced professional. At The Burish Group, we have decades of collective experience, and we also have UBS behind us – one of the largest global wealth management firms. They provide thousands of professionals around the world who help us navigate alternative investments, complex investments and make it possible for us to help our clients achieve their goals.
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Jason Maas is a Financial Advisor with UBS Financial Services Inc., a subsidiary of UBS Group AG. Member FINRA/SIPC in Madison, WI. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Any information presented is general in nature and not intended to provide individually tailored investment advice. The strategies and/or investments referenced may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor’s individual circumstances and objectives. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. The views expressed herein are those of the author and may not necessarily reflect the views of UBS Financial Services Inc.