Mike Barry – Quorum Private Wealth

Four years in business: What we learned

September 16, 2025

Mike Barry reflects on four years of independence. He covers the decision to name the firm Quorum, the accolades of the past four years, and what’s next.

Do independent wealth advisors have an edge on big firms?

September 16, 2025

Mike Barry explains what went into the founding partner’s decision to break away from the large Wall Street firm where they built their careers.

What drives our Quorum?

May 8, 2025

You want to work with a financial advisor you trust. Part of that is getting to know why we do what we do—how we came to be financial advisors.

What is a SLAT?

May 11, 2024

What is a GRAT?

May 11, 2024

Jargon decoded: Hawkish and dovish

November 7, 2023

You might associate the words hawkish and dovish with birds, but these terms are critical to understanding stock and bond market moves.

What actually happens when the government prints money?

November 7, 2023

People love to complain about the government “printing money.” Here’s what actually happens when the government issues new currency and debt.

What is monetary policy anyway?

November 7, 2023

Every wonder what exactly monetary policy is? Or how it’s different from fiscal policy? Or how all of this ties back to markets and your money?

Are we headed toward recession? Part II

August 13, 2022

Mike Barry, Managing Partner at Quorum Private Wealth, re-visits how recessions are officially determined and shares an updated assessment of the indicators.

Are we headed toward recession?

June 21, 2022

What IS a recession and are we headed toward one? Mike Barry looks at several key metrics to help you understand the risk of a possible downturn.