In this quarter’s Scouting Report, Adam D. Koós, CFP®, CMT®, CFTe, CEPA – President and Senior Portfolio Manager at Libertas Wealth – walks through the key market trends shaping the second quarter of 2026. From stock market momentum to international opportunities, commodities, and investor sentiment, this update breaks down what investors should be watching right now.
You’ll learn:
📊 What the S&P 500 and small-cap trends are signaling about market momentum
🌎 Why international stocks may be positioned to outperform after years of lagging the U.S.
💵 How the weakening U.S. dollar could impact global markets
🪙 What’s happening with commodities like gold, silver, and oil
⚠️ Why bonds remain a challenging environment for investors
📉 What market corrections, geopolitical events, and investor sentiment historically tell us about future returns
Adam also discusses how professional investors evaluate risk through “weight of the evidence” analysis, looking at multiple indicators rather than trying to predict the future.
Whether you’re an investor trying to understand current market conditions or simply looking for a clear breakdown of the big-picture trends, this Scouting Report will help you cut through the noise.
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Website: https://www.LibertasWealth.com
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LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/AdamKoos
⚠️ Disclaimer: See full disclaimer at the end of the video. This content is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Please consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Adam’s professional journey began just 10 days before the tragic attack on the World Trade Center in 2001. This timing allowed him to guide his clients through four of the worst market crashes in U.S. history.
He holds several high-ranking certifications, such as the Certified Financial Planner® (CFP), Chartered Market Technician® (CMT), Certified Financial Technician (CFTe), and Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA). He’s also been recognized locally and nationally in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, MarketWatch, Investopedia, Seeking Alpha, FA Magazine, and Proactive Advisor Magazine, just to name a few.
At Libertas Wealth Management Group, Adam utilizes his expertise, focusing on two main areas:
Career professionals who have an interest in utilizing a variety of retirement, tax, insurance, and estate planning tools to make work optional — and stay retired.
Business owners and CEOs interested in transitioning their businesses into more profitable, efficient, and lifestyle-friendly companies with plans to eventually (or immediately) exit, and…
In addition to his financial advisory role, Adam is an accomplished speaker, writer, and educator. He regularly contributes to numerous financial publications and offers financial planning classes and workshops. His dedication to sharing knowledge stems from his family’s background in teaching.
Through these endeavors, Adam continues to make a significant impact on the lives of others, fulfilling the vision he nurtured from a young age, watching his father and absorbing the lessons he was taught about attitude and ethics, and using his knowledge to provide authentic advice, treating clients as if they were his own family.
