5 Mistakes Even Seasoned Investors Can Make
Thu Feb 05 2026
Most investing mistakes do not happen in moments of panic. They often happen when confidence is high, markets feel calm, and success starts to feel familiar.
In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, James Atherton, Vice President, Private Wealth | Client Relationship Manager and Chris Warner, Wealth Advisor | Client Relationship Manager examine five common errors seasoned investors can make, and share practical frameworks for staying disciplined, aligned, and prepared through every phase of the cycle.
Through real client experiences and practical insight, the conversation explores how discipline can drift, risk can quietly increase, and well-intentioned decisions around taxes, liquidity, and portfolio structure can have unintended consequences. The discussion challenges common assumptions about experience and safety, and highlights why strong markets can be just as dangerous as volatile ones.
For investors who want to protect what they have built and sharpen their decision-making before mistakes become potentially expensive, this episode offers perspective, clarity, and a timely reminder that lasting success is rarely accidental.
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Most investing mistakes do not happen in moments of panic. They often happen when confidence is high, markets feel calm, and success starts to feel familiar. In this episode of The Wealth Exchange, James Atherton, Vice President, Private Wealth | Client Relationship Manager and Chris Warner, Wealth Advisor | Client Relationship Manager examine five common errors seasoned investors can make, and share practical frameworks for staying disciplined, aligned, and prepared through every phase of the cycle. Through real client experiences and practical insight, the conversation explores how discipline can drift, risk can quietly increase, and well-intentioned decisions around taxes, liquidity, and portfolio structure can have unintended consequences. The discussion challenges common assumptions about experience and safety, and highlights why strong markets can be just as dangerous as volatile ones. For investors who want to protect what they have built and sharpen their decision-making before mistakes become potentially expensive, this episode offers perspective, clarity, and a timely reminder that lasting success is rarely accidental.