Craig Bolanos

Craig Bolanos Craig Bolanos is a Co-Founder and Wealth Advisor at VestGen, with 20+ years helping clients plan for retirement and manage investments. We are fiduciaries.

VestGen provides objective, customized financial strategies to our clients. Our approach is to always act in the best interest of our client's goals first and foremost, and the clients we engage become part of the VestGen family. Advisory products and services offered by Investment Advisory Representatives through VestGen Advisors, LLC, a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered by Registered Representatives through Private Client Services, Member FINRA/SIPC. Private Client Services and VestGen Advisors, LLC are unaffiliated entities. VestGen Advisors and Private Client Services do not offer legal or tax advice, and information here should not be construed as such. Always consult a legal or tax professional regarding your specific situation. The information provided on this website is for informational and educational purposes only, and does not constitute financial or legal advice.

10/09/2026

Do you really need an estate plan if you’re not wealthy?

I joined WBBM’s Noon Business Hour to discuss why wills, powers of attorney, guardianship and trusts can matter for families at many different stages—and why digital accounts and access should now be part of the estate-planning conversation too.

10/08/2026

What should investors make of a softer jobs report, volatile energy prices and shifting expectations for the Fed?

I joined Commodity Talk on Rural Radio to discuss the labor market, the U.S. dollar, refining and diesel-price pressures, and why stepping back from the day-to-day headlines can help put longer-term opportunities and risks into perspective.

10/07/2026

I joined WGN Radio 720 to discuss seasonal market weakness, inflation and energy pressures, the resilience of the labor market, and why the structure of your bond holdings can matter when fixed income comes under pressure.

10/06/2026

Can artificial intelligence make financial advice better without replacing the human relationship behind it?

I joined Cow Guy Close on RFD-TV to discuss the growing use of AI and robo-advisors in financial planning, why I believe these tools can help people become more informed, and why professional, face-to-face advice still plays an important role.

10/05/2026

As interest rates rise, does your portfolio need a complete overhaul, or just thoughtful repositioning?

In this Common Cents segment on Business First with Angela Miles, I discuss diversification, bond duration, alternative asset classes, and why investors may want to look beyond technology when evaluating their portfolios.

10/01/2026

What happens when higher interest rates and artificial intelligence are influencing markets at the same time?

I joined WGN 720 to discuss why higher rates can expose financial weakness while AI continues to reshape economic growth and business investment.

09/30/2026

What happens when higher interest rates, higher energy costs and market volatility collide?

I joined Rural Radio’s Commodity Talk to discuss why Treasury yields matter far beyond the bond market, how rising borrowing costs can affect households and businesses, and why investors may want to focus on portfolio durability rather than trying to predict the next market disruption.

09/29/2026

Could the way investors own bonds matter just as much as the bonds themselves?

Understanding the structure of a bond investment can be an important part of evaluating its role within a broader portfolio.

09/28/2026

What could claiming Social Security early mean for your retirement income over time?

The right claiming decision depends on much more than simply reaching eligibility age.

09/26/2026

What investments could benefit from AI without being replaced by it?

I joined Angela Miles for another Common Cents segment to discuss what I call “HALO” investing—hard asset, low obsolescence investments—and why infrastructure is an area investors should be paying attention to.

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