Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI, Chief Investment Officer

Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI, is the chief investment officer and a managing principal at Commonwealth. With the firm since 2006, he oversees the firm's investment and asset management groups and acts as spokesperson for the firm's investment divisions. Brad comments frequently on the markets and economy for a range of media outlets and writes daily for his blog, the Independent Market Observer. He's a designated member of the Appraisal Institute, the CFA Institute, and the CAIA Association.
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  • How to Think About the Coronavirus Pandemic: The Big Picture

    How do we make sense of all the information about the coronavirus? This framework can help you see the big picture.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    03.17.20

  • Where Bear? There Bear!

    The end of the bull market is officially here. But Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan says the bear may just be passing through.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    03.12.20

  • The 2020 Stock Market Crash

    The stock market continues to decline on coronavirus fears. Should investors react? Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan says watch the data, not the headlines.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    03.10.20

  • The Rate Cut and the Market

    How should investors interpret the Fed's latest interest rate cut? The short-term signal appears to be positive.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    03.04.20

  • How Should Investors React to the Coronavirus?

    With the coronavirus spreading and U.S. and global markets dropping, how should investors react? Let's assess the risks.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    02.25.20

  • As Goes January, So Goes the Year?

    As goes January, so goes the year? We investigate whether there's any truth behind this Wall Street wisdom.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    02.05.20