Ask Avidian

About Ask Avidian

Ask Avidian is a biweekly finance and wealth podcast hosted by Jake Borbidge, Chief Investment Officer at Avidian Wealth Solutions. Each episode breaks down timely topics like market trends, Federal Reserve decisions, tax strategies, investment approaches, emerging technologies in finance, personal cash-flow optimization, and smart wealth planning—always with practical, no-nonsense insights designed to help high-net-worth individuals and families make clearer decisions in a noisy financial world. Whether you're navigating rate cuts, liquidity events, AI-powered tools, or simply trying not to overreact to headlines, Ask Avidian delivers thoughtful conversations that cut through the noise. Website: https://avidianwealth.com About Jake Borbidge: https://avidianwealth.com/team-member... Disclaimer: Avidian Wealth Solutions is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Avidian is neither a law firm nor an accounting firm, and no portion of its services should be construed as legal or accounting advice. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance. This information contained herein may be dated.

Publisher

Avidian Wealth Solutions

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

25 Apr 2024

Latest episode

16 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Jun 2026

   SpaceX IPO: Looking Ahead to What’s Next After the Day 2 Surge

   Two days after its historic IPO, SpaceX is trading well above $160 per share, with a valuation exceeding $2 trillion. In this quick Ask Avidian update, Jake Borbidge breaks down the $135 IPO price, opening surge to $150, strong retail participation, high trading volume, the executed green shoe, and what’s ahead with index inclusions, institutional demand, and upcoming lockups. Learn how this landmark event could impact portfolios and what private investors should consider as more shares unloc...

2. 

   27 Apr 2026

   Record Highs in a Chaotic World: Iran Ceasefire, Oil Spikes, AI Cybersecurity Threats & More

   In this episode of Ask Avidian, Chief Investment Officer Jake Borbidge of Avidian Wealth Solutions delivers a timely market update as major indexes hit all-time highs despite ongoing geopolitical tensions, tariffs, creeping unemployment, and rising credit card delinquencies. He breaks down the Iran conflict and the recently extended (or indefinitely held) ceasefire, why markets are discounting extreme risks, and the real impact on oil prices. Jake also covers developments in space, cybe...

3. 

   24 Mar 2026

   Oil at $100+, Fed Stays Put: Navigating Iran Conflict & Private Credit Pressures

   In this episode, Jake breaks down the escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East, including Iran's recent missile strikes on Qatar's Ras Laffan LNG facility—the world's largest—which have caused extensive damage, sparked fires, and driven natural gas and oil prices sharply higher (WTI nearing $100+). We explore the implications for global energy supply, emerging markets (especially Asia), and your portfolios. Jake also recaps the Federal Reserve's latest decision: rates held steady at 3...

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 17 / 100

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Quality

34

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

0

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