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USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: From Tariffs to Euphoria – Keeping Your Cool in 2025In this July Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial dives into the emotional rollercoaster investors have experienced in the first half of 2025. With market volatility, tariff concerns, and shifting trends, Kevin reminds viewers of the importance of a long-term, risk-managed investment plan. He highlights recent market performance, explores the cycle of investor emotions, and emphasizes why discipline and unemotional decision-making are critical to staying on track. Whether you're feeling FOMO or fear, this episode is a timely reminder to focus on your goals—not the headlines. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores to...2025-07-1611 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Riding the Emotional Rollercoaster of the MarketIn this June 2025 Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial breaks down the latest stock market trends and explains how understanding the cycle of investor emotions can help investors and financial advisors make better long-term decisions. With ongoing market volatility and economic uncertainty, Kevin emphasizes the importance of a disciplined, unemotional approach to investing. Learn how formulaic investing strategies and risk management tools are used in attempts to avoid emotional mistakes, reduce exposure during downturns, and identify sustainable market uptrends. If you're looking to stay informed on current market conditions, protect your portfolio, and stay aligned with your long-term...2025-06-1715 min
The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam - BakerHostsThe Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman Kevin Hern, R-OKFormer Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Congressman Kevin Hern, a Republican from Oklahoma. Hern is a member of the House Republican leadership as the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. He is in the middle of the current tax debate as a member of the Ways a...2025-06-1326 minBakerHostsThe Cloakroom with Peter Roskam: 36th Annual Legislative Seminar - Congressman Kevin Hern, R-OKFormer Congressman Peter Roskam, who leads BakerHostetler’s Federal Policy team, provides listeners with a front-row seat to the most important policy and political debates in Congress. In this episode of “The Cloakroom with Peter Roskam,” Peter is joined at the 36th Annual Legislative Seminar in Washington, D.C., by his BakerHostetler colleague, former Congressman Heath Shuler. Also joining is Congressman Kevin Hern, a Republican from Oklahoma. Hern is a member of the House Republican leadership as the chairman of the Republican Policy Committee. He is in the middle of the current tax debate as a member of the Ways a...2025-06-1326 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Is Market Momentum Real or Just a Head Fake?In this May’s Trending Report, Kevin Roskam of USA Financial explores what’s really driving market momentum—and why long-term trends may still be flashing caution even as headlines tout a market recovery. Kevin breaks down the difference between short-term rallies and sustainable momentum, highlights insights from global shipping indicators like the Baltic Dry Index and China’s Containerized Freight Index and connects them to broader economic signals including U.S. retail sales. Most importantly, he emphasizes the value of unemotional investing, long-term planning, and staying the course even in times of uncertainty and volatility. Tune in for a practi...2025-05-1517 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Weathering the Stock Market StormIn this April 2025 edition of the Trending Report, we’ll address recent stock market volatility – especially what we’ve seen over the past couple weeks – and the importance of leaving emotion out of investing. Drawing on historical market data and behavioral economics, host Kevin Roskam reassures advisors and clients that market downturns are a normal part of cycles and highlights the value of active risk management strategies designed to avoid catastrophic losses, encouraging investors to stay focused on their long-term financial plans rather than reacting to short-term market fluctuations. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that exp...2025-04-1622 min
Financial Advisor Marketing PlaybookMarket Volatility Conversations: What Your Clients Need to Hear In this episode of Financial Advisor Marketing Playbook, I’m joined by Senior Advisory Business Consultant Kevin Roskam to discuss navigating market volatility with clients. With markets experiencing recent fluctuations, we’ll dive into understanding investor sentiment, differentiating between working and retired clients, and addressing common advisor mistakes. Kevin shares strategies for proactive communication, emphasizing the importance of focusing on clients' income and long-term plans rather than short-term market reactions. We’ll also explore how to manage client emotions, set realistic expectations, and effectively communicate the value of risk management strategies during uncertain times. The Financial Advisor Market...2025-04-1549 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: How to Survive (and Thrive) When the Market DipsThe S&P 500 is down nearly 9% from its yearly high. So, what does that mean for you? In this March episode of the Trending Report, Kevin Roskam from USA Financial delves into the necessity of planning for volatility, not just market growth, and highlights the value of experienced advisors who employ formulaic, unemotional strategies. While short-term trends are currently negative, long-term perspectives remain positive, reinforcing the idea that market cycles are normal. Understand your investment plans, review your financial strategies with your advisor, and remember that volatility is a cost of growth, not a reason to abandon long-term financial...2025-03-1912 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Navigating Volatility in Times of UncertaintyIn this episode of the Trending Report, we’ll examine key indicators like the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and the Consumer Confidence Index. Your host, Kevin Roskam, emphasizes the importance of maintaining emotional discipline when investing and highlights how risk management strategies can effectively navigate market fluctuations. He also underscores the significance of long-term investment goals and the importance of setting realistic return expectations. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors and Investors as they navigate an...2025-02-1916 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Unwrapping 2024 Trend PredictionsPredictions make for great headlines, but they don’t always come to fruition. In this episode of the Trending Report Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, reflects on how some of the big market predictions for 2024 worked out and talks about the importance of unemotional investing and focusing on trendlines over headlines. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors and Investors as they navigate and make sense of current market conditions. The ongoing bat...2024-12-1816 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: The Importance of Unemotional InvestingLike leaves falling in the autumn, change is inevitable. In this edition of the Trending Report we’re joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about the importance of unemotional investing – especially during times of change and uncertainty. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors and Investors as they navigate and make sense of current market conditions. The ongoing battle between short term emotions and the commitment to long term inves...2024-11-2015 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Elections, Falling Leaves, and the Stock MarketIn this edition of the Trending Report we’re joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about how the upcoming election and even the leaves changing color in the fall correlates with market trends. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors and Investors as they navigate and make sense of current market conditions. The ongoing battle between short term emotions and the commitment to long term investing is real. This ser...2024-10-1812 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Focusing on the Long-Term TrendsIn this edition of the Trending Report we’re joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about where the stock market is currently and to put into perspective where the trend of the market is going. The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors and Investors as they navigate and make sense of current market conditions. The ongoing battle between short term emotions and the commitment to long term investing is rea...2024-09-1810 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Volatility and Long-Term InvestingIn this edition of the Trending Report we’re joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about volatility and its impact on risk management and trend lines in the stock market The Trending Report is a monthly commentary series that explores topical trends taking place within the current market and economy. It aims to provide clarity and encourage Advisors and Investors as they navigate and make sense of current market conditions. The ongoing battle between short term emotions and the commitment to long term investing is real. This series seeks to hel...2024-08-1509 min
USA Financial Trending ReportWhat’s Trending: Mid-Year UpdateIt’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through 2024 already. In this special edition of the Trending Report we’re joined by Kevin Roskam, Senior Advisory Business Consultant at USA Financial, to talk about where we’ve been, where we’re going, and what we should be doing in the second half of the year. The Trending Report is an ongoing video/podcast series with analysis on the market capitalization and market sectors, exploring a time topical trend taking place within the markets and/or economy. This series is published by the investment professionals at USA Financial...2024-06-2612 min
The Website Leader PodcastEP 38: Interview with Robert Roskam - Job SatisfactionWork is a lot of life. So it’s worth spending time discovering if the work you’re currently doing is the work that makes you most satisfied. In this episode, Robert Roskam shares his process for engaging with job satisfaction questions from team-building and personal perspectives.Robert Roskam is a highly experienced developer and leader. With over 10 years of experience, he has worked with high-profile companies like Pantheon.https://blog.robertroskam.com/p/are-you-satisfied-with-your-job
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USA Financial Trending ReportJune 2022 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of June 2022. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2022-06-2714 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMay 2022 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of May 2022. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2022-05-1911 min
USA Financial Trending ReportApril 2022 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of April 2022. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2022-04-2215 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMarch 2022 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of March 2022. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2022-03-1815 min
USA Financial Trending ReportFebruary 2022 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of February 2022. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2022-02-1615 min
USA Financial Trending ReportDecember 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of December 2021. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2021-12-2014 min
USA Financial Trending ReportNovember 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of November 2021. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2021-11-1112 min
USA Financial Trending ReportSeptember 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of September 2021. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2021-09-2013 min
USA Financial Trending ReportAugust 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of August 2021. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to current market indicators and RAM® Score and Mapper Score™, exclusive proprietary formulaic trending calculations we pion...2021-08-2314 min
USA Financial Trending ReportJune 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam looks back on 2020 to compare against the latest 6 months of 2021 to focus in on why we are invested the way we are. The volatility the market yields can lead to emotional responses, Kevin discusses the value of formulaic and unemotional investing on a set schedule. The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact i...2021-06-2209 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMay 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of May 2021. To find out more, please visit http://www.usafinancialformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report The USA Financial Trending Report is a monthly update from the investment professionals at USA Financial Formulas® with a candid and educational discussion regarding the state of the markets, economy, and other factors that may impact investment accounts. We also publish the monthly Trend Tracker, giving special attention to c...2021-05-2413 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMarch 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of March 2021. To find out more, please visit http://www.usafinancialformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report2021-03-1914 min
USA Financial Trending ReportFebruary 2021 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of February 2021. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report The Trending Report is also published in video format via YouTube for those who opt for a more visual experience.2021-02-2210 min
USA Financial Trending ReportDecember 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of December 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report 2020-12-2113 min
USA Financial Trending ReportNovember 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of November 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report. 2020-11-1910 min
The Sidebar CantinaGenXPov 14 - Mallrats 25th AnniversaryWe just passed the 25th Anniversary of the Kevin Smith cult classic, Mallrats! Join us as Dave and Mr. Roskam break down their thoughts on this controversial follow-up to Clerks.2020-11-081h 21
USA Financial Trending ReportSeptember 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of September 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report. 2020-09-2111 min
USA Financial Trending ReportJune 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of June 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report. 2020-06-2212 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMay 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of May 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2020-05-2012 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMarch 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of March 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2020-03-2013 min
USA Financial Trending ReportFebruary 2020 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Vice President of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of February 2020. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2020-02-1916 min
USA Financial Trending ReportDecember 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, VP of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of December 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-12-2015 min
USA Financial Trending ReportNovember 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, VP of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of November 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-11-2013 min
USA Financial Trending ReportSeptember 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, VP of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of August 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-09-2016 min
USA Financial Trending ReportAugust 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, VP of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of August 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-08-1910 min
USA Financial Trending ReportJune 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, VP of Advisory Services Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of June 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-06-2011 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMay 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of May 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-05-1707 min
USA Financial Trending ReportMarch 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market as of March 2019. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-03-2008 min
USA Financial Trending ReportFebruary 2019 - USA Financial Trending ReportIn this episode of the USA Financial Trending Report, Kevin Roskam shares the latest news regarding the trends we are tracking in the stock market. Kevin elaborates on the changes that took place earlier this year within the portfolios we manage as a result of the trending indicators we monitor. He shares an analogy comparing stock market investing and swimming with a life jacket. To find out more, please visit https://www.portformulas.com/investor/resources/trending-report.2019-02-2511 min
The Looking Forward PodcastEp 4: Elites v Democracy, Who Wins?On this week’s Looking Forward, Scott Hargreaves and Dr Chris Berg are joined by IPA Executive Director John Roskam and former Liberal MP John Pesutto. The panel discuss Kevin Rudd’s new essay The Complacent Country and what the role of a politician should be (1:49-20:19), the Hayne Royal Commission and what Royal Commissions say about the democratic process (20:19-39:06), and the closure of Melbourne University Press and what the future of intellectual debate is in Australia (39:06-50:20). They also share what they’ve been reading and watching recently, including the podcast The Dropout, Richard Nixon: The Life by Joh...2019-02-131h 09
The Bloggers BriefingPeter Roskam and Kevin McCarthy at The Bloggers BriefingA weekly meeting of conservative bloggers, online journalists and modern media strategists hosted by The Heritage Foundation.2010-07-2000 min