1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this episode, Left Brain Wealth Management’s Brian Dress (Director of Research) and Noland Langford (CEO &amp;amp; CIO) take a level-headed look at the first half of 2025 and explore where smart investors are putting their money right now — without letting political noise cloud their decisions. We cover: • The real risks investors are facing in 2025 • Why mixing politics and investing is a dangerous cocktail • Where we see growth potential: AI, cybersecurity, digital ads &amp;amp; more • An overlooked 13% income opportunity with NLY, with the usual caveats that dividend income is not guaranteed contractually by the company who pays it to investors • What to do with idle cash and old 401(k)s If you’re sitting on cash or just unsure what to do next — let's talk: • We specialize in working with professionals, retirees, and high-income earners who want a tailored plan for growth and income. • To book a portfolio review or income analysis with us here, use the contact information below • Set a meeting with Brian Contact us: Brian Dress, CFA Director of Research | Financial Advisor Left Brain Wealth Management briand@leftbrainwm.com (630) 547-3316 0:00 Intro 1:46 Concerns we are hearing from Clients 11:05 Markets vs Washington: The Historical Truth 17:27 Where the &quot;Smart Money&quot; is Going 29:09 Income Securities: The Missing Piece? Left Brain Thinking http://leftbrainir.libsyn.com/website <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/37159995/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/190066930