Nov 3 2020

Three Minute Trend Talk™ – Election Day Edition

By |2020-11-03T05:54:31-06:00November 3rd, 2020|

Election Day is finally here! In what seems like an eternity, the 2-year race for the White House is coming to a close and appears and all bets are off again. Polling has become less reliable as a much larger electorate brings elements into the voting process that simply didn't show up a decade [...]

Oct 14 2014

Before the Advice, Check Out the Advisor

By |2014-10-14T16:09:27-05:00October 14th, 2014|

Here's a great article from the New York Times highlighting the difference between true advisors (like The Appleton Group) and others in our industry who merely sell products... (click on the image to view article)   [separator style_type="shadow" top_margin="40" bottom_margin="40" sep_color="" icon="" width="" class="" id=""]

Sep 26 2014

Mark Scheffler Presents at Appleton West Rotary

By |2014-11-25T12:01:36-06:00September 26th, 2014|

Mark Scheffler presented the keynote at the Appleton West Rotary Club on Friday, September 26, 2013.  His presentation focused on economic sustainability, and how his Foundation for a Sustainable Wisconsin is advancing several initiatives to help our state move toward an economy that is more vibrant, more equitable, and more sustainable. Click below to listen [...]

Aug 25 2014

Three Minute Trend Talk™ – Not So Super Mario

By |2014-08-25T09:48:09-05:00August 25th, 2014|

Mark Scheffler hosts this Three Minute Trend Talk™, highlighting current investment and economic issues, clearTREND™ recommendations for the exchange traded funds (ETFs) used in all Appleton Group managed portfolios, global investment trends, and more (select 1080p HD for best resolution, 720p HD for slower connections). kKW2GhhTP7M [separator top="40" bottom="40"]

May 1 2014

Focus on Sustainability – Pt. 5: Sustainability Now

By |2014-05-01T12:49:36-05:00May 1st, 2014|

In the final segment of a five-part series on economic sustainability, Mark Scheffler makes his case for why now is the best time to begin to address the issue of sustainability. The Appleton Group recognizes that unlimited economic growth is neither sustainable nor desirable.  We exist in an industry driven by an incorrect assumption that [...]

Apr 7 2014

Focus on Sustainability – Pt. 4: Ten Encouraging Scenes

By |2014-04-07T13:20:45-05:00April 7th, 2014|

In the fourth of a five-part series on economic sustainability, Mark Scheffler describes ten encouraging scenes from a sustainable Wisconsin economy. The Appleton Group recognizes that unlimited economic growth is neither sustainable nor desirable.  We exist in an industry driven by an incorrect assumption that economic growth is the same thing as human growth.  It [...]

Apr 1 2014

Focus on Sustainability – Pt. 3: A Sustainable Economy

By |2014-04-01T14:14:30-05:00April 1st, 2014|

In the third of a five-part series on economic sustainability, Mark Scheffler describes what a sustainable (steady state) economy might look like and some of its key features. The Appleton Group recognizes that unlimited economic growth is neither sustainable nor desirable.  We exist in an industry driven by an incorrect assumption that economic growth is [...]

Mar 17 2014

Focus on Sustainability – Pt. 2: Growth vs. Progress

By |2014-03-17T16:01:31-05:00March 17th, 2014|

In the second of a five-part series on economic sustainability, Mark Scheffler lays the foundation for the case against infinite economic expansion in favor of an economic model that focuses instead on human achievement. The Appleton Group recognizes that unlimited economic growth is neither sustainable nor desirable.  We exist in an industry driven by an [...]

Mar 10 2014

Focus on Sustainability – Pt. 1: Addicted to Growth

By |2014-03-10T15:09:04-05:00March 10th, 2014|

In this first of a five-part series on economic sustainability, Mark Scheffler lays the foundation for the case against infinite economic expansion in favor of an economic model that focuses instead on human achievement. The Appleton Group recognizes that unlimited economic growth is neither sustainable nor desirable.  We exist in an industry driven by an [...]

Nov 27 2013

Three Minute Trend Talk™ – Thanksgiving Edition 2013

By |2013-11-27T08:45:13-06:00November 27th, 2013|

Mark Scheffler hosts this Three Minute Trend Talk™, highlighting current investment and economic issues, clearTREND™ recommendations for the exchange traded funds (ETFs) used in all Appleton Group managed portfolios, global investment trends, and more (select 1080p HD for best resolution). Wz5IiIP-rbI

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