What happened? 2017 was quite eventful. We witnessed the largest tax reform bill passed since 1986, strong global growth, record stock market values, and the rise of crypto-currencies. The US stock market rose to an all-time high, increasing by 19.42%[2]. The international stock market gained significant momentum, rising by 21.78%[3] as we saw long overdue global synchronized growth. US Bonds continued to rise in value, inching upward by 3.54%[4]. What’s Next? We anticipate 2