“We see more value creation occurring pre-IPO as these companies stay private for longer.”

 “It’s a more liquid market and a lot of that breathtaking growth for older companies that went public in the first five years, now investors are able to get it through the private markets.”

 “Big picture, there’s more value being created in the private markets.”

 “A lot of the mystery that led to the volatility in the first day of trading is gone. For now, it’s much more transparent and there’s a lot less excitement.”

 “If you’re trying to play hot IPOs...you will get a little bit of a bounce as the Federal Reserve lowers rates but the dynamics have changed, for better or for worse.”

 “In retirement accounts, especially for younger clients, it’s always been right out the gate – we reinvest all dividends. If you think about zooming out and seeing the upward trend in the market, if you keep adding to these positions, those returns compound and your return is significantly higher. The more time on your side, the better for compound returns.”

 “Names on her radar these days include Amgen, which is yielding about 3%.”