If there’s one team that captures the spirit of the markets in 2025, it’s the Chicago “Monsters of the Midway” Bears

During this holiday season, we would like to thank you for your continued trust and partnership throughout the year. It has been a pleasure working with you, and we are grateful for the opportunity to support your financial goals. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a happy, healthy New Year. We look forward to working with you in the year ahead. Warmest wishes, The DWM Team

Technological change is not new to markets, but the current wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation may be one of the most far‑reaching disruptions in decades. In a recent Prof G Markets conversation, economist Justin Wolfers argued that the coming transformation in productivity, jobs, and growth could be larger than most investors appreciate, even as markets focus intensely on a handful of companies becoming the eventual "AI winners."

Few topics spark as much debate today as whether artificial intelligence is driving a true economic transformation or inflating the next market bubble. Valuations have surged, investment in data centers and compute power is exploding, and companies are racing to secure the infrastructure needed to support AI. And yet, AI is also generating real profits and productivity gains—unlike many past tech manias.

As we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to you—our valued clients and friends...

Detterbeck Wealth Management's new website is now launched, and it's an occasion to celebrate DWM’s 25th year in business. DWM stands out as one of an elite group of wealth management firms in the country with true expertise in all three essential areas—financial planning, tax strategy, and investment stewardship—brought together in a collaborative "three-legged stool" approach that defines our service to clients in Chicago, Charleston, and across the country.

In today’s digital world, even the most cautious and tech-savvy individuals can become targets of cybercriminals. Recently, one of our clients experienced a sophisticated email impersonation scam — a stark reminder that vigilance remains our best defense.

Recently, we’ve had a few clients ask us if it’s the right time to buy a home. It’s a fair question, and one that doesn’t have a single answer. Mortgage rates, home prices, and the broader economy are all pulling in different directions, creating...

First Pitch: A Season of Surges and Slumps Much like the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 season, the stock market’s path this year has been anything but linear. January opened with confidence — economic data came in strong, the Fed appeared poised...

This blog shares its title with last week’s episode of the Prof G Markets podcast, “Why the AI Revolution Could Make or Break the Economy.” In that conversation, hosts Scott Galloway and Ed Elson were joined by economist Justin...

A rising tide lifts all boats” is a familiar phrase in the financial world, often used to describe broad shifts in market sentiment that influence returns. While catchy, it doesn’t explain the forces behind these movements. What...

As most of the people reading this blog have experienced first-hand, GPS absolutely revolutionized the way we travel. Well, it didn’t materially change the way that we travel. It also didn’t get us to our destination faster. Maybe it...