I woke up this morning with some great news about a client of mine who is a professional athlete (he gave me permission to share). He has been called up to the Major Leagues! This in itself is quite a feat, but his circumstances make it even more extraordinary as he is pitching with a … Continued

I spent the beginning part of this week in Florida watching the Detroit Tigers play the Washington Nationals. I think these two teams could meet again in the October Classic. The Detroit Tigers have a combination of incredibly good starting pitching and outstanding power hitting. The relief pitching is a question mark but notwithstanding the … Continued

This is a business blog. I know. Stay on message. Know the boundaries. Alas, I cannot help myself. What happened in Connecticut this past Friday is so sacred that I fear I defile the angels just by mention. At services this weekend, I noted how our priest struggled with the issue, sighing that he spent … Continued

“You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and … Continued

Last weekend I took my Mom to see the Steven Spielberg movie “Lincoln.” If you’re looking for something in addition to turkey, football, and shopping this weekend, I gave the movie two thumbs up. The entire cast gives a great performance. Daniel Day Lewis is spot on as President Lincoln, and Tommy Lee Jones gives … Continued

A three-day weekend is always a welcomed change from routine and this past weekend was no exception. As I read the varying newspaper commentaries about the holiday over the weekend, I too began reflecting on the impact that labor has had on our economy. Americans have traditionally been thought of as industrious and hard-working and … Continued

Last week Sigma had the honor of hosting nine students from Shanghai University. The students are visiting Southeast Michigan through the Macomb Cultural and Economic Partnership, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering relationships between southeast Michigan officials, businesses and schools and the rest of the world. These students are spending two months in Michigan visiting … Continued

We wanted to share this press release announcing the latest addition to our professional staff. Wenma Gorman, CFA recently joined Sigma as a Research Analyst. We are pleased that she accepted our offer to further her career here at Sigma and look forward to introducing her to you in person. _______________________________________________________________________________________ Sigma Investment Counselors builds … Continued

I have a confession. I was once a democrat.   The first presidential election I was eligible to vote in, I voted for Jimmy Carter.  I never told anyone this before because frankly, I was embarrassed.  But, today, 30 years later, I have learned much, and I have many intelligent, successful friends who are democrats and I … Continued

So often we take for granted our good fortune. Working with colleagues and clients at Sigma is truly my good fortune. It has also been my good fortune to have known Bob and Shari Bilkie for almost twenty years. Not only do they take their commitment to Sigma seriously, but that commitment carries through to … Continued

Every year, about this time, I am asked about my thoughts on the Tigers going into the new season. I typically say they are going to win the World Series because I am the ultimate optimist and I have Tiger blood running through my veins! Well this year is a little different because I now … Continued

By now, you have most likely heard the news that Apple chairman and co-founder Steve Jobs died Wednesday at the age of 56. In August of this year, Jobs stepped down as CEO of Apple giving the title to longtime collaborator Tim Cook. Jobs’ battle over the past seven years with pancreatic cancer has been … Continued