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The Independent Advisors

The Independent Advisors

Mark McEvily 300 Episodes Oct 8, 2026

A weekly financial markets podcast hosted by independent registered investment advisors Mark McEvily and Matt Jessup. They discuss their perspective on stocks, trade-able securities, the economy, and financial planning. The commentary is objective and independent, aiming to make sense of the challenging world of finance for the general public. Mark and Matt are managing partners at Jessup Wealth Management in Dayton, Ohio.

Episodes

Episode 371 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: A Seasonal Setup Worth Watching
Episode 371 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: A Seasonal Setup Worth Watching Oct 8, 2026 0:39:51 Mark and Matt cover the start of the strongest two-month stretch for stocks during a midterm year, a bearish Barron's magazine cover arriving alongside weak market breadth, and Q3 earnings growth estimates.They also look at a historically low reading on consumer sentiment and what it has meant for forward returns, surging US and China money supply, and a sharp selloff in municipal bonds. Taylor Le
Episode 370: The Bullish Case for Bad News
Episode 370: The Bullish Case for Bad News Oct 1, 2026 0:17:35 Episode 370 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: The Bullish Case for Bad News. Mark covers a historic rush into money market funds and cash-like ETFs, at levels historically associated with major market bottoms.He also looks at what history actually says about stocks after the Fed's first rate hike, a wave of bearish sentiment on AI that could be a contrarian signal, and where the market expects
Episode 369: What History Says About Fed Rate Hikes.
Episode 369: What History Says About Fed Rate Hikes. Sep 24, 2026 0:23:57 Matt covers a big week for the Fed, breaking down the first interest rate hike in three years and what it could mean for markets.He also looks at a fresh reading on M2 money supply growth, a rare and historically negative correlation between stocks and bond yields, and a historical dataset that runs against the common narrative, showing stocks have actually performed better after Fed rate hikes th
The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 368: Legacy Giving with The Dayton Foundation
The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 368: Legacy Giving with The Dayton Foundation Sep 17, 2026 0:42:18 Episode 368 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: Legacy Giving with The Dayton Foundation. This special episode steps outside the usual market conversation for a conversation with Mike Parks, President and CEO of The Dayton Foundation, and Michelle Lovely, Senior Vice President of Development and Donor Services at The Dayton Foundation.The conversation covers the Great Wealth Transfer and what it
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode #367: Is the Market Really Expensive?
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode #367: Is the Market Really Expensive? Sep 10, 2026 0:25:26 Episode 367 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: Is the Market Really Expensive? Matt covers oil prices crossing $100 a barrel amid Middle East tensions, a stronger than expected jobs report, and rising Treasury yields.He then breaks down market valuations in detail, arguing the market isn't as expensive as headlines suggest once you factor in interest rates and earnings growth, and highlights the
The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 366: September Seasonality and the Presidential Cycle
The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 366: September Seasonality and the Presidential Cycle Sep 3, 2026 0:30:53 Episode 366 of The Independent Advisors Podcast: September Seasonality and the Presidential Cycle. Mark and Matt cover August's market performance and what history says tends to happen next, along with an update on the four-year presidential cycle and the historically stronger stretch that tends to follow in the fall.Also covered: why industrials, not tech, is currently the most expensive sector i
The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 365: Bond Market Update and the History of the 401(k)
The Independent Advisors Podcast - Episode 365: Bond Market Update and the History of the 401(k) Aug 27, 2026 0:34:13 Episode 365 of the Independent Advisors Podcast. Aaron Cramer and Nick Whitaker cover a lot of ground this week, including the bond market, Treasury yields, and the Treasury Department's decision to double its bond buyback program after 30-year yields hit their highest level since 2007.Also covered: why more companies raising guidance than lowering it is a bullish signal, how 2026 compares to past
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 364: The Spousal Perspective, Featuring Rachel Jessup
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 364: The Spousal Perspective, Featuring Rachel Jessup Aug 20, 2026 0:42:39 If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you lan
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 363: The pendulum has swung...
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 363: The pendulum has swung... Aug 13, 2026 0:41:26 If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs.Scheduling is easy—once you land
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 362: A Lesson in Leverage
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 362: A Lesson in Leverage Aug 6, 2026 0:20:09 If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you lan
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 361: Scary How Accurate They Are...
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 361: Scary How Accurate They Are... Jul 30, 2026 0:36:38 If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you lan
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 360: The Bubble Talk Nobody Fact-Checked
The Independent Advisors Podcast Episode 360: The Bubble Talk Nobody Fact-Checked Jul 23, 2026 0:26:14 If you’ve been enjoying The Independent Advisors podcast for a while now and want to take the next step in your financial journey, I’d encourage you to head to our website, jessupwealthmanagement.com (https://www.jessupwealthmanagement.com/) . Matt offers a 15-minute initial call where you can discuss your financial goals and see if JWM is a good fit for your needs. Scheduling is easy—once you lan

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