Granite Bay Wealth Management Announces New Team Member

Portsmouth, NH Granite Bay Wealth Management is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its team, Peter Waitkun. With a wealth of experience and a proven track record in the financial markets, Waitkun joins the firm as a key asset to further strengthen their commitment to delivering exceptional results for our clients. Waitkun brings […]
5 Ways to Protect Against Inflation

San Francisco, CA Do you remember what year it was that a gallon of gas was $0.63? Depending on your age, you may or may not! Answer: The year was 1978. When the costs of goods and services rise in an economy, inflation may be a part of that price increase. These inflationary forces can […]
Will the Conflict in Israel Have a Ripple Effect on the U.S. Stock Market?

Portsmouth, NH The current conflict in Israel has sparked global concern about potential economic repercussions. “Geopolitical events like this always have some sort of a financial impact, but it’s usually pretty short-lived,” said Paul Stanley, of Granite Bay Wealth Management, in a recent interview with WMUR. The financial markets are resilient and tend to weather […]
Important FASFA Changes

San Francisco, CA As you may know, FAFSA is the form that college students must complete to apply for federal financial aid and, in the past, has been known for being extremely convoluted. The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed in 2020, but several of the changes are being rolled out with aid applications for the […]
How Does The Federal Reserve Affect You?

San Francisco, CA The Federal Reserve has been in the news recently. And because many people aren’t aware of how the Fed’s decisions, including rate hikes, impact their daily lives, I thought I’d pull together some information on how these decisions trickle down to your and my everyday financial situations. Borrowing, Saving, and Investing Generally, when the […]
Silicon Valley Bank – Your Question’s Answered

San Francisco, CA You have likely heard by now that Silicon Valley Bank and its parent company SVB Financial Group failed as a bank last Friday. Given that this is a concerning event, we wanted to answer some of the questions you may have about what’s happening. How It Happened: There were a number of influences that […]
March is National Credit Education Month

San Francisco, CA March is National Credit Education Month and a strategic time to pull your credit report, revisit how credit works, and take steps to boost your score. Wealth Management is about more than just investments. It is about paying attention to both sides of the family balance sheet and making sure your financial plan is […]
IRS Announces Extension of Tax Deadline for California Residents Affected by Severe Weather

San Francisco, CA With tax season in full swing, we wanted to share that the IRS has announced an extension of the tax day deadline for California residents affected by severe weather earlier in the year. This extension applies to residents and business owners in areas designated by FEMA as disaster zones, including (but not limited […]
Granite Bay Wealth Management Announces New Team Member

Portsmouth, NH Granite Bay Wealth Management is pleased to announce that Bryan Monteverde has joined their team as Vice President. With an expertise in lending and divorce financial settlements, he will provide depth to the firm with a proficiency that will help Granite Bay Wealth Management clients through the difficult financial decisions associated with divorce. […]
Granite Bay Wealth Management Announces Addition of Certified Portfolio Manager® Designation

Portsmouth, NH Granite Bay Wealth Management is pleased to announce that managing partners and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS™, Paul Stanley and Joseph Skees have earned the Certified Portfolio Manager® (CPM) designation from the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers at the NYU Stern School of Business. Stanley and Skees earned the CPM designation after completing extensive coursework […]