About
Gary began his career in investment strategy and management in 2003. He is highly-skilled in the areas of macroeconomic research, portfolio management and investment analysis. Gary also enjoys delivering market commentary and guidance to clients. He lives in Morris Township, NJ with his wife Andrea and their daughter Avery. In his free time, you will find Gary spending time in the outdoors, running and playing sports.
Education
- BS, College of New Jersey, MBA, Seton Hall University
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In this episode of “Investment Management Foundations,” Wealth Enhancement’s Vice President of Portfolio Consulting, Gary Quinzel, explains what the yield curve is and what it means when it’s inverted.
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For the period April 1 – April 30, 2024.
Executive Summary
Equity markets pulled back in April amid hawkish repricing of rate expectations. Inflation has proven to be stickier than most believed at the start of the year, but following the most recent Fed meeting, it still seems that the next interest rate move will be lower.
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For the period December 1 to December 31, 2023.
Executive Summary
2023 ended on a high note as the interest rate narrative shifted and consensus views broadly turned positive. The new year brings hope of an even more favorable environment for stocks and bonds, but recent history reminds us that consensus opinions can be unreliable.
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Editor's Note: This commentary was written with input from Matthew D. Parks and covers the period from October 1 to October 31, 2023.
Executive Summary
U.S. equities continued their selloff in October, as Technology stocks underperformed the broader U.S. market, falling -10.5% from their previous highs from earlier in the year. Volatility has once again surged, however, early returns in November appear strong.
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For decades, investors have been told that investing in a portfolio of 60% stocks and 40% bonds is a tried-and-true method to diversify and optimize returns. This strategy assumes that most of the returns will come from your equity exposure while fixed income will provide the needed ballast to offset losses in down years for the market. Modern portfolio theory supports this methodology, and since 1945, it has yielded an average return of close to 10%.
