💡Get a free portfolio review with Chris Casey and the team at WindRock by going here: https://bit.ly/3KpfcXE Markets are near highs, valuations are stretched, and investors are nervous. At the same time, government debt and solvency risks are exploding. How do you protect your profits and your retirement if bonds and the classic 60/40 portfolio may no longer be “safe”? In this Ask Me Anything, Chris Casey, Founder of WindRock Wealth Management, breaks down why he believes the U.S. is heading toward an unavoidable solvency problem that will likely be addressed through inflation, and why the classic 60/40 portfolio fails in this environment. Chris explains how everyday investors can think about hedging, de-risking, and rebalancing at a time when traditional retirement playbooks may no longer apply. You’ll learn: • The key warning signs of a U.S. solvency crisis and why “default via inflation” is so likely • How to protect profits in a late-cycle market without moving entirely to cash • Why long-duration bonds may be one of the riskiest places for near-retirees • How inflation hedges like gold fit into portfolios after their big move • Why natural gas is an overlooked way to play soaring power demand from AI and data centers • Whether beaten-down cannabis stocks could rebound if rescheduling finally happens • How much to consider allocating to alternatives and real assets depending on your risk profile 💡Get to Know Chris Casey: His Journey, Strategy, and Financial Philosophy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2DdcqtoBYs 💡Protect your wealth with real gold and silver through Hard Assets Alliance: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Chapters: 0:51 - How Do You Protect Profits When Markets Feel “Nervous”?  4:26 - Spotting a U.S. Solvency Crisis: What’s the First Red Flag? 8:25 - Are We Near an Austrian “Crack-Up Boom”, And How Would We Know? 10:55 - Is the Classic 60/40 Portfolio Really Dead, Or Just Sleeping? 13:21 - How Much of Your Portfolio Should Be in Alternative Assets? 15:54 - Gold Has Doubled: Is It Too Late to Buy Now? 17:28 - Playing the Natural Gas Story Safely Without Wild Futures Bets 21:21 - Cannabis Stocks: What’s the Signal the Bear Market Is Finally Over? 24:19 - One Unconventional Move Investors Never Hear From Mainstream Advisors 25:37 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: 5–10 Years From Retirement - How Should You Adjust Your Portfolio Now? 28:31 - Chris Casey’s Most Influential Books on Economics, Politics, and Investing Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #Markets #Economy #Inflation #AMA #Bonds #Gold #RealAssets #SolvencyCrisis #Macro #PortfolioManagement #FinancialEducation #EconomicOutlook #StockMarket #Investors #AI #NaturalGas #CannabisStocks #ChrisCasey #WindRock ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests and our hosts do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion or the views of their respective employers. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields.   While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests and hosts, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion or their respective employers. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor.   We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so.   The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust.