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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2023 Midyear Market and Economic Outlook: Cutting Through the Noise
The markets and economy did better in the first half of 2023 than many expected them to. Will the same hold true over the second half of the year? Commonwealth's analysts look at the data and lay out what we can expect on the road ahead.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
06.21.23
2022 Midyear Outlook: Slow Growth Ahead?
What's the market and economic outlook for the rest of the year? To find out, we need to start with the fundamentals.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
07.06.22
What Does the Ukraine Invasion Mean for Investors' Portfolios?
With Russia’s attack on Ukraine, the markets are reacting. But history shows the effects could be limited.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
02.25.22
Merry Christmas to All
Commonwealth CIO Brad McMillan shares his annual Christmas greeting.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
12.24.21
Headline Risk Vs. Real Risk
What makes a headline risk a real one? This framework could help keep our panic in check.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
09.29.21
What About Climate Change?
Whether you believe in climate change or not, it's something investors need to pay attention to.
Brad McMillan, CFA®, CAIA, MAI
07.14.21

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2023 Midyear Market and Economic Outlook: Cutting Through the Noise

2022 Midyear Outlook: Slow Growth Ahead?

What Does the Ukraine Invasion Mean for Investors' Portfolios?

Merry Christmas to All

Headline Risk Vs. Real Risk

What About Climate Change?