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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  • A Time to Give Thanks

    As Thanksgiving approaches, Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan reflects on the importance of gratitude and shares what he's grateful for today.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    11.27.19

  • 12 Record Highs for the S&P: What Does It All Mean?

    In the past month, the S&P 500 has had 12 record highs. But what does that mean? We discuss the possibilities.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    11.26.19

  • The Death of Retail?

    Is retail dying? On the contrary. We're actually witnessing its evolution.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    11.21.19

  • What Does an Un-Inverted Yield Curve Mean?

    Has the countdown to recession already begun? Here, we discuss what the un-inverted yield curve could be signaling.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    11.12.19

  • The Real Reason Interest Rates Will Stay Low

    The real reason interest rates will stay low? Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan thinks he knows the answer.

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    10.18.19

  • Where Do Interest Rates Come From?

    Where do interest rates come from, and what could this mean for the future?

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI

    10.17.19