In this episode of Market Matters, Jason Behr, Partner, Portfolio Manager, and Accredited Investment Fiduciary® at Morgan-Aly Wealth Management Group, discusses how effective risk management can help investors navigate market volatility. After reviewing last week’s market performance, Jason introduces Nitrogen (formerly Riskalyze), a tool used to assess the potential risk in client portfolios. He explains how the Six-Month Value at Risk (VaR) calculation provides insight into how market fluctuations may impact investments over time. Please note, this episode does not offer specific investment advice. As always, past performance is not indicative of future results. Tune in to learn more about managing risk and how it plays a role in long-term financial planning.

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