The uncertainty Solution

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"A must-have addition to anyone interested in developing habits that will make them a more successful life-long investor.”

—Charles R. (“Chuck”) Schwab, Co-Chairman and Founder, the Charles Schwab Corporation

“Clear, logical, and well-researched. 'The Uncertainty Solution' makes the complex understandable and somehow does so while having fun along the way.”

—Kim Walker, retired Chief Investment Officer of the Washington University Investment Management Company

“John M. Jennings is a premier thought leader in the wealth management industry. If you’d like to have more money in the future, I highly recommend this engaging and accessible book about how to think better about investing.”

—James S. Turley, Retired Chair and CEO of Ernst & Young

“If you want to learn how investing really works and cut through all the hype, start with this brilliant book.”

—Patrick Geddes, Cofounder of Aperio Group and author of Transparent Investing

“Jennings shows that success requires embracing uncertainty and preparing for it through the development of an investment plan that is well diversified and lays out simple algorithmic rules of engagement.”

—Larry Swedroe, Chief Research Officer of Buckingham Wealth Partners and the co-author of Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing

“'The Uncertainty Solution' identifies the worst of our bad behaviors and helps us navigate the randomness of the stock market. Any investor would benefit from John M. Jennings’ insights and advice.”

—Craig Lazzara, Managing Director of S&P Dow Jones Indices

Meet John M. Jennings

John M. Jennings is president and chief strategist of St. Louis Trust & Family Office, a $15 billion wealth management firm. As an author and speaker, he is a leading voice in the space of wealth management and leadership. His book, The Uncertainty Solution, is an engaging dive into investing philosophy and best practices as well as an authorita­tive, accessible guide for anyone who feels inundated with financial news and data. “A must-have addition to anyone’s reading list,” says Charles R. Schwab. Jennings is also the author of the highly acclaimed IFOD blog, is an adjunct professor at Washington University’s Olin Business School, and frequently writes on wealth management topics for Forbes. He has finance and law degrees from the University of Missouri and a professional certificate in Decision Making and Behavioral Finance from Harvard.

THE BOOK

The Uncertainty Solution will help you make better investment decisions and have better investment behavior—this book will help you think better and live better.

Speaking

John brings a unique combination of personal experience, technical expertise, corporate leadership, and his trademark charisma to his public speaking engagements.

Articles

John is a frequent contributor to Forbes and is also the author of the popular INTERESTING FACT of the DAY (IFOD) blog.  

THINK BETTER. LIVE BETTER.

 

 

 

 

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What if ChatGPT is Like Calculators?

What if ChatGPT is Like Calculators?

Handheld calculators were introduced in the 1970s. Here's what a popular mid-70s model looked like (for those of you of a certain age, this will be nostalgic): Canon Palmtronic 8 Mini Handheld Electronic Calculator Handheld calculators were a big deal. Prior to calculators, doing math required pen and paper or the use of a mechanical device like an abacus, slide rule, or adding machine. Here's an adding machine like the one I Ioved to play with at my grandparents' house: Try carrying this from...

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Happy Pi (and STL Day)!

Happy Pi (and STL Day)!

Today is March 14th or 3/14, 3.14, or just 314. It's a day when all things Pi is celebrated. Now, hang on to your hat for some amazing 314 facts. Pi is a Really Long Number Pi, of course, is the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter. It is an irrational number, meaning it cannot be written as a simple fraction. Instead, Pi is an infinite, non-repeating decimal. Infinitely long is a really long number. Memorizing Pi For some reason, memorizing insanely long digits of Pi is a thing....

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To Improve Your Writing Avoid Weasel Words

To Improve Your Writing Avoid Weasel Words

Want to write better? Limit your use of weasel words. What's a weasel word? According to Josh Bernoff in his book Writing Without Bullshit, "A weasel word is an adjective, adverb, or noun that indicates quantity or intensity but lacks precision . . . they’re the words that writers use to make flimsy generalizations that are not provable or defensible." Even Teddy Roosevelt disliked weasel words. Here's what he said In a speech in St. Louis on May 31, 1916: One of our defects as a nation is a...

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The Downside of the Quest for Financial Success

The Downside of the Quest for Financial Success

Most of us (all of us?) would rather be richer than poorer. This makes sense. Having more financial resources allows us to have nicer houses and cars, take better vacations, to access better education, and is associated with living longer. Plus, those with higher incomes tend to report greater levels of happiness and overall life satisfaction. Given the benefits of having money, you'd think that achieving financial success should be a top life goal. Seek more money, get more money, and reap...

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Cute Aggression: Why We Want to Squeeze, Smush or Pinch Really Cute Things

Cute Aggression: Why We Want to Squeeze, Smush or Pinch Really Cute Things

The other day, I heard someone say, "OMG, that puppy is so cute I could just squeeze it to death." On one hand, this is a really messed up sentiment. Why would you want to squeeze a cute puppy to death? On the other hand, I can relate because sometimes I also want to smush really cute things (or, weirdly, eat them). The desire to squeeze, crush or pinch a cute object without wanting to cause it harm is a common phenomenon called "cute aggression." It is relatively common, as about half of...

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St. Louis Trust & Family Office

We help wealthy families across the country navigate—and simplify—their complex financial and personal lives.

St. Louis Trust & Family Office

We help wealthy families across the country navigate—and simplify—their complex financial and personal lives.

Get in Touch

Want to book John at your next event? Or, do you have a question for him, a topic you'd like him to explore on his IFOD blog, or just want to say hey? Reach out here, he responds to all inquiries (although it might take some time—he gets a lot of fan mail).

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jjennings[at]Stlouistrust.com

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