While things feel volatile right now, history shows us that uncertainty in midterm election years isn’t unusual – it can actually bring new opportunities. As financial planner Aaron Kirkland tells his clients, it’s all about shifting your mindset. Just like a downhill mountain biker learns not to slam the brakes and wipe out, you can train yourself to approach a down market with control and foresight. In this episode, Aaron and Michael discuss how to avoid reacting with fear, the strategies you can consider in these times and some heartfelt advice about using your money to make more memories.

Investing strategies, such as asset allocation, diversification or rebalancing, do not ensure or guarantee better performance and cannot eliminate the risk of investment losses. All investments have inherent risks, including loss of principal. There are no guarantees that a portfolio employing these or any other strategy will outperform a portfolio that does not engage in such strategies. Past performance does not guarantee future results.