Michael Cranford- Partner, Sr. Private Wealth Advisor at Blue Trust

04/21/2025

Thankful to the firm for sharing my latest piece on how Jesus’ authority over the winds and waves gives us comfort in choppy markets.

Written by Michael Cranford, Partner and Sr. Private Wealth Advisor in Blue Trust’s Charlotte Office “And when he got into the boat, his disciples followed him. And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by the waves; but he was asleep. And they went and...

12/10/2024

Part 2 of the Stewardship: Mind, Body, & Soul series is live! This week we tackle the influence of emotion on our stewardship and consider that most fundamental of Christian emotions: the fear of the Lord. Watch here or listen in wherever you get your streaming content. Search "Stewardship Under the Sun" and if you like what you hear, leave a rating!

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stewardship-under-the-sun/id1724989536

12/03/2024

The Christmas season is upon us! Join me today as we reflect on the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and how the Season of Advent Shapes Our Stewardship.

Watch here or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../stewardship.../id1724989536
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-cranford7

11/11/2024

New this week! How the relationship between God and man fundamentally shapes our relationship with our money.

Watch here or tune in on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stewardship-under-the-sun/id1724989536
Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michael-cranford7

11/07/2024

https://www.bluetrust.com/blogs/what-trumps-win-means-for-the-economy-and-markets/

In a surprisingly decisive victory, Trump has reclaimed the White House. Republicans also clinched the Senate and will likely retain their majority in the House. If they complete the sweep, Trump will face little resistance to enacting his ambitious agenda. This morning’s market reaction already r...

10/14/2024

We're back after a short hiatus for recording and some volunteering in western NC. This week: STOP DOOMSCROLLING!....and other thoughts on Hurricane Helene and how to steward our talents for good.

10/02/2024

https://www.bluetrust.com/blogs/portfolio-impact-of-fed-rate-cuts/

On September 18, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) lowered the federal funds rate by 0.50% (50 bps). Whether the Fed would cut rates by 0.25% or 0.50% was hotly debated, and opinions oscillated based on inflation and unemployment data. There were valid arguments for both. Regardless, this cut indicates....

10/02/2024

No episode this week! Preparing to film/record a firm-wide podcast episode: “Common Financial Questions for Every Life Stage.” I’ll share the link when it’s live. See you next week!

09/24/2024

Did you know that the average investor is in a season of contentment with their investments less than 40% of the time? On the docket for this week...Behavioral Seasons in Investing, and How to Weather Them!

09/16/2024

Is it ok for Christians to enjoy earthly pleasures? We'll seek to answer this question and others in the second installment of "The Eye of the Needle" series, where we seek to understand and apply to our lives some of the more challenging passages of Scripture that address stewardship. This week's passage is Ecclesiastes 2:1-11. Thanks for watching!

09/10/2024

We're wrapping up our election mini-series today with 3 Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid in an Election Year.

09/03/2024

New episode!...Election Cycles and the Stock Market.