In this episode of the BISA Portfolio Podcast, BISA President John Olerio, vice president of weatlh management at Lighthouse Wealth Advisors, talks with Gene Goldman, chief investment officer at Cetera, who draws a surprising parallel between today’s financial markets and the hit TV show "The White Lotus" — where surface-level calm conceals deeper chaos.

Listen in here or on your favorite podcast platform for insights from Goldman on:

• Why the S&P 500’s 28% recovery may be masking rising risks, including tariffs, high yield spreads and bankruptcies.
• How President Trump’s trade imbalance goals face significant economic headwinds.
• The parallels between White Lotus characters and financial figures — including Jay Powell and Armand — and what they reveal about market behavior.
• Why active money management is more important than ever, and how economic data, tariff revenues, and untapped cash reserves point to near-term stock opportunities.

This episode is sponsored by Cetera.

Lighthouse Wealth Advisors is a marketing name of Cetera Investment Services. Securities and Insurance offered through Cetera Investment Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera firms are under separate ownership from any other named entity.

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BISA is the leading financial services industry association dedicated to serving those responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of securities, insurance and other financial products and advisory services through the bank channel.

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In this episode of the BISA Portfolio Podcast, John Olerio, BISA president and vice president of wealth management at Lighthouse Wealth Advisors, talks with Gene Goldman, chief investment officer at Cetera, about his top three investment themes for 2025 — the "Great Moderation," the evolving role of the Federal Reserve and the renewed importance of diversification — and how they remain relevant in the last part of the year.

Listen in here or on your favorite podcast app for insights from Goldman:

• Why the economy is showing signs of a slowdown and why the Fed may hold off on rate cuts amid persistent inflation concerns.
• How tariffs — once deflationary — are now expected to drive inflation higher, with 41% of CFOs planning price increases in response.
• Despite market headwinds, Goldman remains optimistic, viewing pullbacks as buying opportunities. He emphasizes the critical role of clear communication and data-driven analysis in navigating market corrections.

This episode is sponsored by Cetera.

Lighthouse Wealth Advisors is a marketing name of Cetera Investment Services. Securities and Insurance offered through Cetera Investment Services, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Cetera Investment Advisers LLC. Cetera firms are under separate ownership from any other named entity.

100 LIGHTHOUSE DR DOVER, NH 03820

Investments: • Are not FDIC/NCUSIF insured • May lose value • Are not financial institution guaranteed • Are not a deposit • Are not insured by any federal government agency

BISA is the leading financial services industry association dedicated to serving those responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of securities, insurance and other financial products and advisory services through the bank channel.

• Visit the Portfolio content hub
• Become a BISA member

In this episode of the BISA Portfolio Podcast, Jay McAnelly (Ameriprise Financial Institutions) and Lee Bennett (F&G Life) of the BISA Content Advisory Committee interview a diverse group of industry professionals and students on hot topics recorded live at the BISA Annual Conference.

The conversation features industry veterans Jane-ellen Porter (Wilmington Advisors at M&T), Tim Coleman (Centier Bank), Frank Rehhaut (Kinecta Wealth Management) and Kendra Cain (Arvest) as well as first-time attendee Kim Heisey (First Bank Texas) and college students Imani Washington and Jasmine Pierce, attending the conference alongside Financial Alliance for Representation and Empowerment (FARE) Executive Director Nicole Ridley.

Discussions cover emerging trends gleaned from the conference, like AI implementation, regulatory changes and strategies for aligning with Gen Z in the financial services industry.

BISA is the leading financial services industry association dedicated to serving those responsible for the marketing, sales and distribution of securities, insurance and other financial products and advisory services through the bank channel.

• Visit the Portfolio content hub
• Become a BISA member