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New York, NY—Clear Harbor Asset Management LLC today announced that Aaron Kennon, the CEO and Co-Founder of the firm, has been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2019 list of Best-In-State Wealth Advisors. “I am thrilled and honored to receive this recognition on behalf of the Clear Harbor team -- particularly from one of the world’s leading financial publications. Each advisor at Clear Harbor is passionate about partnering with our clients on all matters pertaining to their wealth. This award highlights the quality of service and attention to detail that is brought to bear on behalf of our clients each day,” commented Mr. Kennon.

What a difference a month makes. The rosy outlook for corporate America did not fade this month. However, the equity markets both home and abroad faltered over the last five weeks as uncertainty over the sustainability of earnings growth fueled speculation that the equity bull market in the US has run its course. Continued dollar strength and geopolitical uncertainty has weighed on Emerging Markets, a trend that commenced in January of this year. And geopolitical uncertainty from London to Berlin to Rome has weighed on consumer and business optimism in Europe, sending benchmarks markedly lower over the course of the month and year.

For investors, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless stream of news about markets. Being bombarded with data and headlines presented as impactful to your financial well-being can evoke strong emotional responses from even the most experienced investors