Craig Bolanos

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Craig Bolanos Craig Bolanos is a Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen, with 20+ years helping clients plan for retirement and manage investments. We are fiduciaries.

VestGen provides objective, customized financial strategies to our clients. Our approach is to always act in the best interest of our client's goals first and foremost, and the clients we engage become part of the VestGen family. Advisory products and services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives through VestGen Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered by Registered Representatives through Private Client Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. Private Client Services and VestGen Advisors, LLC are unaffiliated entities. VestGen Advisors and Private Client Services do not offer legal or tax advice, and information here should not be construed as such. Always consult a legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute financial or legal advice.

10/17/2026

Why does Wall Street appear strong while so many Americans remain concerned about the economy?

I recently joined Tony on Rural Radio's Commodity Talk to discuss the impact of inflation, energy costs, and borrowing rates on businesses and investors.

10/16/2026

Is inflation the stock market's biggest obstacle heading into year-end?

I recently joined Angela Miles on Business First to discuss how persistent inflation, Treasury yields, and expanding investment in artificial intelligence are shaping today's markets.

We also explored why the stock market isn't necessarily a reflection of the broader economy and why investors should consider whether their portfolios still align with their long-term financial goals.

10/15/2026

Why does the economy feel so different depending on who you ask?

I recently joined John Williams on WGN Radio's Noon Business Lunch to discuss why consumer sentiment remains challenged despite strong stock market performance.

10/14/2026

What would happen to your retirement plan if Social Security benefits changed?

I recently joined Scott Shellady on RFD-TV's Cow Guy Close to discuss the debate surrounding Social Security funding and the difficult decisions policymakers may face in the years ahead.

Saving for retirement is only part of the equation. How you eventually draw from those savings matters too.The accounts ...
10/13/2026

Saving for retirement is only part of the equation. How you eventually draw from those savings matters too.

The accounts you use for income in retirement, when you use them, and the tax treatment of those withdrawals can all factor into your broader financial picture.

That’s why retirement income and tax planning are worth looking at together.

For Financial Planning Month, we’re breaking down some of the considerations behind tax-efficient retirement planning.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04zsRH40

10/12/2026

Could a high dividend yield actually be a warning sign?

In this Common Cents segment, I discuss why chasing stocks with unusually high dividend yields can expose investors to unexpected risks.

What do the highest Treasury yields since 2002 mean for investors? Our latest Weekly Market Update explores rising borr...
10/12/2026

What do the highest Treasury yields since 2002 mean for investors?

Our latest Weekly Market Update explores rising borrowing costs, the Federal Reserve's policy outlook, and the impact of higher yields across financial markets.

WEEKLY MARKET UPDATE AS OF OCTOBER 9, 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q04zTVlt0

10/09/2026

Do you really need an estate plan if you’re not wealthy?

I joined WBBM’s Noon Business Hour to discuss why wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and trusts can matter for families at many different stages—and why digital accounts and access should now be part of the estate-planning conversation too.

10/08/2026

What should investors make of a softer jobs report, volatile energy prices and shifting expectations for the Fed?

I joined Commodity Talk on Rural Radio to discuss the labor market, the U.S. dollar, refining and diesel-price pressures, and why stepping back from the day-to-day headlines can help put longer-term opportunities and risks into perspective.

10/07/2026

I joined WGN Radio 720 to discuss seasonal market weakness, inflation and energy pressures, the resilience of the labor market, and why the structure of your bond holdings can matter when fixed income comes under pressure.

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