Ezra Firkins

Director of Communications
Vector Wealth Management

Email
efirkins@vectorwealth.com

Phone
Local: 612-378-7560
Toll-Free: 877-383-2867
Fax: 612-379-4895

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Vector Wealth Management
Minneapolis

Ezra Firkins serves as the Communications Director at Vector Wealth Management. He directs Vector’s Communications efforts and is responsible for communication platforms, engagement initiatives, and message continuity.

Ezra joined Vector Wealth Management in 2018. Prior to joining Vector, he worked with a Twin Cities clean energy finance consultancy. Ezra has been in the strategic communications industry since 2000.

Ezra earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism with a focus on Public Relations from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities.

Recent Posts with Ezra

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Meaning and Purpose Beyond Financial Security
Meaning and Purpose Beyond Financial Security

We discuss the essential components of a fulfilling retirement. PUSH stands for Purpose, Use of Time, Social Connection, and Health. These four ideas intertwine to create a rich and rewarding post-career life. Our podcast explores practical examples from our clients at Vector Wealth Management, who find joy and satisfaction in balancing leisure with meaningful activities. (podcast)

Market Update April 2024
Market Update April 2024

We discuss the influence of a global election year on the markets and examine the S&P 500’s climb to new heights. We also get into the resilience of the labor market and explore expanding market breadth. (podcast)

The Ten Best Days with David Moser
The Ten Best Days with David Moser

David Moser, wealth advisor at Vector Wealth, discusses the implications of missing just the ten best days in the market over 20 years. We look at a recent 20-year period of the S&P 500 stock index and find that its performance was halved from 9.8% annualized. (podcast)

What if I don’t have enough to retire?
What if I don’t have enough to retire?

In the discussion, we focus on the significance of scenario planning for financial well-being. By evaluating different financial decisions and their effects on long-term plans, individuals can make more informed choices, with the end-goal of finding greater clarity and confidence in their financial journey. (podcast)

Powell and Buffett: In the News
Powell and Buffett: In the News

This week’s podcast is a discussion focused on the balance between holding cash and long-term investments. We compare investment strategies for individuals and large-scale entities given the backdrop of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

When. Not If.
When. Not If.

Of the $34 trillion of US debt outstanding, around 30 percent is expected to be refinanced at potentially higher rates in 2024. We discuss the implications of a trillion dollar interest payment alongside the Fed’s mandate of stable prices through the setting of interest rate policy.

Market Update January 2024
Market Update January 2024

In-depth discussion of several themes focused on markets and the economy. Topics include: Q4 Performance, the Magnificent 7, and Interest Rates. (Video & Podcast)