Alec Walker covers three main topics:
Portfolio Rebalance — Crestmont recently completed a rebalance of their 7 core globally diversified portfolios (conservative to ultra-aggressive, primarily low-cost ETFs). He explains their policy → strategy → tactics framework:
Policy: Threshold-based rebalancing (not calendar-based) when allocations drift outside target ranges
Strategy: Tax-aware approach — IRA accounts taken back to target with no tax impact; taxable accounts handled more conservatively
Tactics: Equity exposure trimmed 2–6% depending on drift; one passive fund replaced with an active ETF in the same asset class
Context: Vanguard research shows rebalanced portfolios have ~20% lower volatility historically
Market Concentration & Diversification — Over 40% of the S&P 500 is concentrated in the top 10 companies. Post-rebalance, client portfolios are ~25% in those top 10. Diversification has paid off in 2025: S&P 493 up 11% YTD vs. Mag Seven up 3%; small cap outperforming by 7–8%; international developed markets up 3%+ above S&P 500.
SpaceX IPO — Clients have been asking about it. Crestmont will not be facilitating participation due to fiduciary/compliance considerations. Key points: S&P 500 has announced it won't fast-track SpaceX into the index; due to low float, SpaceX would likely represent only ~0.2% of the index even if added; high valuation relative to current financials, but short-term pop is expected.
Timeline
Time Topic
0:00 Intro — Who Alec is, overview of Crestmont's holistic wealth management services
0:49 Investment committee overview; quarterly rebalance of 7 core portfolios
1:22 What a rebalance means; threshold-based approach explained
1:50 Policy → Strategy → Tactics framework introduced
3:06 Rebalance strategy details: threshold-based, not calendar-based
3:48 Tax-aware strategy: separating taxable vs. IRA accounts
4:36 Vanguard research: rebalanced portfolios have ~20% lower volatility
4:58 Tactics: equity trimmed 2–6%; fund swap (passive → active ETF)
5:52 Tax implications perspective for all investors; low turnover philosophy
7:01 Example: $1M account, $25K gains → $5,950 tax = 0.6% of portfolio
7:54 S&P 500 up 8% YTD, 24% over 12 months — contextualizing the 0.6% tax cost
8:41 Rebalance wrap-up; transition to market concentration topic
9:03 S&P 500 concentration: 40%+ in top 10; portfolios now at ~25% in top 10
9:21 Diversification performance: S&P 493, small cap, international markets all outperforming Mag Seven
10:09 SpaceX IPO — client questions; Crestmont not facilitating participation
10:35 FOMO vs. risks; S&P 500 rule changes; "holding the bag" concern
11:11 S&P won't allow quick entry; SpaceX projected at 2–5% weight (market cap), but only ~0.2% adjusted for float
12:45 IPO valuation high vs. fundamentals; short-term pop expected; subject to quarterly earnings going forward
13:30 Closing remarks + Spurs shoutout
Original Air Date: June 13, 2026 at 8:30am as heard on Boerne Radio 103.9FM
Contact: www.crestmontpw.com
Alec Walker in Houston: 831-280-5288
Sam McGee in Boerne: 830-368-2898

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