Welcome to the “Off the Wall” Podcast

In this special Q2 Market Review episode of Off the Wall, we’re introducing a new segment: Ask Monument Anything (AMA). Dave, Nate and Erin answer questions from clients and listeners, and also cover what went down in the markets during the second quarter of 2025. They cover everything from interest rates and inflation to timing your investment strategy and understanding international diversification.

If stock-based compensation is a major part of your wealth portfolio, down markets can be stressful. In this episode, Jessica Gibbs, CFP® and Emily M. Harper, CFP®, break down how to approach equity compensation, even when the markets are rocky. From tax planning to direct indexing and long-term diversification, they explore some ideas that can potentially reduce risk and create opportunities.

AI is evolving fast, but what does it mean for how we think, work, invest, and lead? In this episode of Off the Wall, David B. Armstrong, CFA, and Nate W. Tonsager, CIPM, sit down with AI & Exec Advisor and Fractional CMO Liza Adams to unpack AI’s real impact and how the most successful leaders are using it.

Are tariffs the problem or just a symptom? Recent tariff announcements are stirring up uncertainty. What does that mean for inflation, economic growth, and investor sentiment? In this episode of Off the Wall, hosts Jessica Gibbs, CFP®, and David B. Armstrong, CFA, are joined by Monument Wealth Management’s Portfolio Management team Erin M. Hay, CFA, CMT®, and Nate W. Tonsager, CIPM® to address the biggest market headlines in the first quarter of 2025.

Private Equity seems to be having a moment. After a few decades of being reserved for the most qualified investors, the gates have been opened to the masses. Today, we’re looking at just why this shift is happening, what it means for you, and what you should consider before investing in Private Equity including returns, fees, and flexibility compared to the stock market. In this episode of Off the Wall, hosts David B. Armstrong, CFA®, and Erin M.

The most common question advisors get is, “What should I do with my money?” The most common answer? “It depends.” Today, we explore the “why” behind that question and dive deeper into how it connects to your evolving life goals. In this episode of Off the Wall, hosts Jessica Gibbs, CFP®, and David B. Armstrong, CFA®, are joined by Marla Sofer, founder of the fintech startup Knomee.

Happy 2025! We’re reviewing what happened in the markets and economy in Q4 2024 (and 2024 as a whole), noting what caught our attention and why. In this episode of Off the Wall, hosts Jessica Gibbs, CFP® and David Armstrong, CFA® are joined by Monument Wealth Management’s Portfolio Management team, Erin Hay, CFA®, CMT® and Nate W. Tonsager, CIPM®.

Are you wondering how to take advantage of charitable giving deductions on your tax return, make a greater impact with your donations, or weave philanthropy into your family’s legacy? In this Off the Wall discussion, we’re changing things up. Monument’s Emily Harper, CFP® jumps into the hosting seat to interview Jessica L. Gibbs, CFP about all things charitable giving.