Wintrust Business Lunch 5/9/25: Market optimism, Trump trade deals, Mother’s Day tech gifts

Segment 1: Craig Bolanos, Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen Wealth Partners, joins John Williams to talk about why the markets are dipping a bit today, the latest on President Trump’s trade deals, the roller coaster the market has been on since President Trump announced his tariff plan, why now is a good time to reevaluate your retirement plan, more people looking at Bitcoin, his thoughts on the Fed announcement this week, when we might get a rate cut, and why he doesn’t believe there is going to be a massive economic slowdown.

Segment 2: Carl Prouty, “The Technologist” at Abt Electronics in Glenview, talks to John about the tech items that are hot right now including a TV that looks like a picture frame, the Venta Air Purifier, and a Segway Electric Bike. Carl also gives us some recommendations for great tech gifts for Mother’s Day!