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The Market’s Response to Trump’s First 100 Days

As investment stewards, we at Manchester Capital seek to preserve, protect, and grow client assets given the prevailing market, economic, and political climates. We do not take political positions, believing that doing so could unduly influence our financial decision making. Instead, we focus solely on our mission of helping clients achieve their financial objectives. It is through this lens that we review the market’s response to the first 100 days of the second Trump Administration—beginning January 17th, the final market close before inauguration, and ending 100 days later with the market’s close April 30th. While the first 100 days is an arbitrary metric, it is instructive in understanding the market’s attitude toward the administration’s actions. Market Performance and Volatility During this 100 day period, there have been 78 trading days for the market. Using the S&P 500 as a market proxy, the market closed January 17th at 5,996.66, peaked February...

11.03.2021
Sustainable and Impact Investing Leader Phil Kirshman Joins Manchester Capital Management

Sustainable and Impact Investing Leader Phil Kirshman Joins Manchester Capital Management

for immediate release MONTECITO CA, NOV. 3 2021 – Manchester Capital Management is pleased to announce the addition of Phil Kirshman to their Montecito, CA office. Phil will be responsible for leading the Environmental, Social, and Governance impact investing efforts of the firm and supporting clients who want their portfolios to have a measurable social and environmental impact in addition to a positive financial return. With 35 years of financial management experience, Phil is a recognized leader in the sustainable and impact investing space. Prior to joining Manchester Capital, he held various leadership roles including Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer for Cornerstone Capital group where he led their investment advisory division. Most recently, Phil founded Impact Metropolis, a social media platform for impact investing ecosystems. Phil has earned both the Chartered Financial Analyst and Certified Financial Planner® designations. He holds B.A. in Philosophy and Legal Studies from the University of...