Ask Avidian
Ask Avidian is a biweekly finance and wealth podcast hosted by Jake Borbidge, Chief Investment Officer at Avidian Wealth Solutions.
Each episode breaks down timely topics like market trends, Federal Reserve decisions, tax strategies, investment approaches, emerging technologies in finance, personal cash-flow optimization, and smart wealth planning—always with practical, no-nonsense insights designed to help high-net-worth individuals and families make clearer decisions in a noisy financial world.
Whether you're navigating rate cuts, liquidity events, AI-powered tools, or simply trying not to overreact to headlines, Ask Avidian delivers thoughtful conversations that cut through the noise.
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Disclaimer:
Avidian Wealth Solutions is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Avidian is neither a law firm nor an accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. This information contained herein may be dated.
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Navigating 2026's Market Mayhem
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In this episode of Ask Avidian, Chief Investment Officer Jake Borbidge unpacks early 2026 market turbulence, covering:
- President Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair (replacing Jerome Powell in May), sparking debates on Fed independence and a more hawkish policy stance
- Limited expectations for near-term rate cuts amid the leadership transition
- The dramatic commodities crash in gold and silver, pulling back sharply from their 2025 record highs
- Ongoing pressures in the tech sector driven by massive AI capital expenditure (CapEx) burdens
- Concerns over eroding software moats as viral personal AI agents lower barriers to entry
- The blockbuster SpaceX-xAI merger, valuing the combined entity at $1.25 trillion ahead of a rumored $1.5T+ IPO
Disclaimer:
Avidian Wealth Solutions is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.
Avidian is neither a law firm nor an accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice.
Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
This information contained herein may be dated.