Stock market history focus of Dor L’Dor Society event

“Should we take our money and run? Putting today’s market volatility into context,” featuring Jeff Croteau of Prime Buchholz & Associates, Inc., was held at the home of Michael Nulman on May 3. The event recognized Dor L’Dor Society members for their commitment to Jewish life for generations to come.  The Dor L’Dor Society celebrates the generosity of donors who have created planned gifts, bequests or permanent endowment funds to sustain the Jewish community in perpetuity. The program was open to Dor L’Dor Society members, current endowment and donor advised fund holders, and donors to the 2016 Alliance annual campaign. Croteau’s presentation examined the history of the stock market to illustrate that while there may be volatility in the short-term, investors need to remember that the focus of a portfolio is long-term growth. He also addressed the Jewish Federation Foundation’s endowment fund, explaining that in spite of the recession and recent losses the fund has grown about 5 percent in the last 10 years.