Patrick F. Johnson, CFP, Vice President/Investments - Stifel

Patrick F. Johnson, CFP, Vice President/Investments - Stifel After Hours By Appointment Only
/*********/
Stifel Financial Corp. Stifel Financial Corp. Stifel is not responsible for content posted by third parties.

and its affiliated companies (“Stifel”) reserve the right to retain, monitor, and reproduce all electronic communications consistent with applicable law. is the parent company of Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Incorporated, Member SIPC & NYSE. Stifel will not accept purchase or sales orders via LinkedIn, Facebook, or any electronic messaging systems. The comments, postings, or views expressed are my

own and do not necessarily reflect that of Stifel. Statements and messages are for U.S. residents only and are subject to the following terms: www.stifel.com/disclosures.

The House passed a spending bill that will fund the government through December 11. In doing so, it finished most of the...
09/03/2026

The House passed a spending bill that will fund the government through December 11. In doing so, it finished most of the legislative business through the November midterms. In this Potomac Perspective, Brian Gardner, Stifel's Chief Washington Policy Strategist, takes a look at the few matters that might be considered by Congress in September as well as some items that are expected to be considered during the lame duck session.

Read more here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/a8kVLh

America's debt situation has been getting plenty of attention lately, and this isn't the first debt drama in history. Ne...
09/02/2026

America's debt situation has been getting plenty of attention lately, and this isn't the first debt drama in history. Nearly 500 years ago, Henry VIII faced a budget problem ... His strategy? Quietly reduce the amount of gold and silver in England's coins while keeping their face value the same. People eventually caught on, and the episode became one of history's earliest examples of currency debasement.

For more information on this and to read the full piece, click here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/a69Spz

We are pleased to share the latest Weekly Economic Brief from Stifel's Chief Economist, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, which ...
08/31/2026

We are pleased to share the latest Weekly Economic Brief from Stifel's Chief Economist, Dr. Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, which provides a summary of the key developments impacting the economy and financial markets.

Watch the full report here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/a8bEPG

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, discusses massive volatility in the glo...
08/31/2026

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, discusses massive volatility in the global energy market hurting American consumers as gasoline prices spiked to a four-year high of $4.56 a gallon in May. Since then, prices have cooled somewhat, down 10%, but they are still 45% higher than at the start of the year.

Read the full report here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/a8O6Sq

The U.S. government crossed $40 trillion in debt last week. That number has doubled in less than a decade, and it showed...
08/26/2026

The U.S. government crossed $40 trillion in debt last week. That number has doubled in less than a decade, and it showed up about two years earlier than forecasters penciled in.

For more information on this and to read the full piece, click here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/amFq_W

The dog days of August may be providing a glimpse of what investors should expect following the midterm elections. The r...
08/24/2026

The dog days of August may be providing a glimpse of what investors should expect following the midterm elections. The resulting gridlock is likely to mean that Congress will be limited in what it can pass. Instead, it is expected that the regulatory agencies and the Federal Reserve are to be the venues where the policy action takes place.

Read more in Potomac Perspective from Brian Gardner: https://livesocial.seismic.com/aa1KDf

July's headline jobs numbers looked … fine. Unemployment fell to 4.1%, even though the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 ...
08/19/2026

July's headline jobs numbers looked … fine. Unemployment fell to 4.1%, even though the economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs.

For more information on this and to read the full piece, click here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/aPhmOQ

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, offers an updated view on the economy, ...
08/17/2026

In this week's Economic Insight, Stifel's Chief Economist, Lindsey Piegza, Ph.D, offers an updated view on the economy, policy, and what to expect looking out further into 2026.

Watch the full report here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/atbYz5

08/17/2026

Our CIO Office recently highlighted the lofty expectations for second quarter earnings. With reporting season now largely complete, companies did more than meet that elevated bar. In this week's , our CIO Office revisits the expectations outlined in July, assesses where results stand today, and discusses what stronger-than-expected earnings, accelerating revenue growth, and continued AI-driven spending could mean for investors.

https://stifel.info/SL081726

News reports suggest that President Trump is considering proposals to cut the capital gains tax. The idea that the Treas...
08/13/2026

News reports suggest that President Trump is considering proposals to cut the capital gains tax. The idea that the Treasury Department can act independently to change the rules for the capital gains tax has been floated before, but doubt that it has the authority to act. Absent administrative action, Congress would need to change the law and that is unlikely to occur in 2026. In this note, Brian Gardner, Stifel's Chief Washington Policy Strategist reviews some of the options and describes the significant hurdles that each proposal would face.

Read more here: https://livesocial.seismic.com/aZjD47

Address

51 Coffeen Avenue, Suite #102
Sheridan, WY
82801

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Patrick F. Johnson, CFP, Vice President/Investments - Stifel posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Patrick F. Johnson, CFP, Vice President/Investments - Stifel:

Shortcuts

Share

Category