A Message from Tom Curran: Future Certainties - Uncertainty, Innovations & Opportunity

October 30, 2026
10/30/2026
“When we own portions of outstanding businesses with outstanding managements, our favorite holding period is forever.”
— Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway’s 1988 shareholderletter

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In our recent messages, we’ve discussed why we believe quality matters when investing in stocks. Strong businesses with sound finances and the ability to grow their earnings can create value for their shareholders over time.

But successful stock investing is rarely a smooth journey. Even excellent companies can decline in value, and periods when a few popular stocks dominate the market can test the patience of diversified investors. There is no guarantee that quality stocks will outperform, especially over short periods.

At Curran, we believe the opportunity lies in owning a diversified collection of quality businesses and giving them time to grow. That means resisting the temptation to chase whatever is most popular today—and accepting that patience is part of the investment process.

The future will bring uncertainty. It will also bring innovation, opportunity, and businesses capable of growing through change. We remain optimistic about the long-term potential of stocks and committed to investing with discipline. We thank you for allowing us to be your trusted financial advisor.

Best,

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Tom Curran

Founder & Co-CEO

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Our Financial Planning Process

At Curran we value service over sales and believe quality service yields happy clients. Below is our 4-step process (the first three steps at no cost to you).

1
Engage & Discover

A short introductory call for us to get to know one other. During this call we will discuss your financial goals, concerns and hopes for the future.

2
Goals & Data Gathering

In this meeting we will go over your current financial situation, take a deeper look at your goals, discuss your risk tolerances, and collect the data necessary to build a formal proposal.

3
Proposal & Evaluate

Based on our data gathering session, our Private Wealth Managers will present you with a custom proposal tailored to your needs. We encourage individuals to take the time to evaluate this proposal.

4
Implement

If you are comfortable with the proposal and choose to invest with Curran, our team will be there every step of the way assisting in opening the recommended accounts and facilitating all necessary parts of your onboarding process.