WEBINAR
Markets vs. Reality: Strong Earnings, AI Hype & the Disconnect.
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DATE & TIME
Thursday, July 23
12:00 - 1:00 pm CST -
LOCATION
ZOOM
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SPEAKERS
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Tim Egart, CEPA®, CFP®
Executive Vice President & Partner, Brand AMG
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Damaris Gingerich, CFP®, AIF®, CKA®
Wealth Advisor
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Markets have continued to move higher, supported in part by resilient corporate earnings and continued enthusiasm around artificial intelligence. But even in a market with real fundamental strength, an important question remains: are current valuations still grounded in reality?
With so much attention on earnings, AI, and market momentum, it can be difficult to separate what is meaningful from what is simply driving headlines. Our goal in this webinar is to offer a measured perspective on the current environment and help investors think more clearly about what may matter most going forward.
Join Tim Egart and Damaris Gingerich for a timely conversation on the tension between strong earnings, elevated expectations, and a market environment that may be pricing in more than the numbers alone support. Together, they will explore what is driving sentiment, where optimism may be justified, and where investors should remain thoughtful.
During this one-hour webinar, we’ll discuss:
- What recent earnings results are telling us about the health of corporate America
- How AI enthusiasm is influencing market leadership and investor sentiment
- Whether today’s valuations are supported by fundamentals or stretched by expectations
- The risks of narrow market concentration
- What investors should watch as the year continues to unfold
- How to think about positioning portfolios when markets and sentiment feel disconnected
Bring your questions, Tim and Damaris will conclude with a live Q&A.
Register today to secure your spot!
About the Presenters
Tim Egart, CEPA®, CFP®
Executive Vice President & Partner
In his role as Executive Vice President, Tim fulfills both his vocation and his calling – helping families steward their resources well through the various mountains and valleys of life. Tim has found that complexity and a high level of planning allow for the building of relationships that are important to him and critical to long term and generational stewardship.
Tim demonstrated his commitment to the firm by becoming a partner in February of 2022. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Arkansas State University. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) and holds the Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) designation.
Tim was a collegiate baseball player and played professionally within the San Francisco Giants organization. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes – St. Louis. Tim and his wife, Alli, have three young and active sons. You can usually spot them at a fishing hole or a local sports field.
Damaris Gingerich, CFP®, AIF®
Wealth Advisor
Damaris Gingerich joined Brand Asset Management Group in 2018 after a brief internship with BAMG during her senior year of college. She is passionate about joining individuals and families at the intersection of wealth and life by identifying what truly matters to them.
She graduated from Missouri Baptist University with a degree in Business Administration. Damaris has obtained her series 65 designation, earned her AIF® designation in 2021, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification in 2023 and Certified Kingdom Advisor® designation in 2025.
Outside of work, Damaris is married to Jake and mom to Olive. She spends her time thrifting, going to coffee shops, volunteering at church, traveling and being with family.
