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Advisor Media & Thought Leadership: Press Features, Articles, Interviews & Published Commentary
As established thought leaders in investment management, our analysis of capital market dynamics, financial strategies, and retirement planning is frequently requested by top-tier national media. We have built a distinguished record of delivering clear, authoritative insights that inform investors, shape conversations, and elevate industry understanding across credible financial publications and trusted educational platforms.
Montecito Capital Management—and its Principal, Kip Lytel, CFA—have been prominently featured, quoted, sourced, and interviewed by many of the most influential financial outlets in the country, including the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s, Bloomberg, Forbes, BusinessWeek, Financial Planning Magazine, InvestmentNews, Seeking Alpha, among others.
Print Media Full Articles & Interviews
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- Wall Street Journal:
How to Play a Shaky Market like a Pro - Barron’s Magazine:
How to Prepare Your Portfolio for the Worst When the Worst Is a Real Possibility - CNN’s Van Jones Interview:
Interview on Capital Market Upheaval - Investment News Magazine:
When Selecting Stocks, He Knows No Boundaries - Business Week:
The 2007 Bunker Portfolio – Four Safe and Smart Strategies - MSN Financial News:
The Best Funds for your 401k - Wealth Management Magazine:
30M People Joined Threads Overnight. Will Advisors Get on Board? - Seeking Alpha:
Retiree Income Portfolios Hit Rough Patch: Why It’s Happening And What To Do - DailyTrust Publication:
AI Stock Article Montecito Capital Management Nov 2025 - Wealth Management Magazine:
Many Advisors Smile on Trump Victory - Wealth Management Magazine:
Advisors Urge Patience Before Adjusting Portfolios in Response Trump Win - Seeking Alpha:
Smartly Diversify Your Portfolio with Different ETF Methodologies - Financial Advisor Magazine:
NAPFA to Go All CFP in ’10 - Seeking Alpha:
Defensive Income Strategies for Rising Rates & Bond Outflow Rotation - Advisor Perspectives:
Will a New Fed Chairman Derail the Stock Market - Seeking Alpha:
10 Stock Winners in a Market Crash - Bloomberg News:
Cutting Spending May be the Path to Success in a Bear Market - Financial Planning Magazine:
Hard Choices - IGNITES – Money Media:
Alternatives Confusion Hampers Retail Acceptance - Seeking Alpha:
Portfolio Diversification | Traditional-Alternative Core with Satellite Tactical Allocations - Santa Barbara News Press:
Can Boomers Survive Golden Years? - Business Week:
Smart Ways to Play Defense - Physician Financial News:
A Bullet Portfolio | Lessons from an Insider - Santa Barbara News Press:
Rising Gold Becomes Investment Du Jour - Business Week:
Keeping Inflation at Bay - Santa Barbara News Press:
Mentors now part of J&J - Business Week:
Smarter Commodity Plays - Santa Barbara News Press:
Tax Plan Envisions World Without IRS - Bloomberg Wealth Magazine:
Hedge Fund Regulation - Santa Barbara News Press:
Financial Upheavals Shouldn’t Affect South Coast
Published Media
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- The Financial News: Alternative Liquid Assets as a Portfolio Moat: Building Resilience Beyond Stocks and Bonds
- Insights Success Magazine: From Market Mastery to Mission Driven Leadership: The Journey of Kip Lytel, CFA
- Financial Markets: Multi Asset Strategy: The Portfolio Strategy for a Volatile World
- Business World: Lessons from the 10 Best Investors in the World
- Market Watch: Why Most Investors Have No Plan for a Debt-Broken Dollar
- CEO California: When Bonds Betray: Why Your “Safe” Portfolio Cushion Isn’t Always Safe
- International Business Journal: Award-Winning Wealth Management Firm Built on Fiduciary Standard Continues Organic Growth
- Street Insider: Navigating Portfolio Strategy in 2025: Balancing Risk, Returns, and Client Objectives
- Entrepreneurs Break: What a Reversal of Trump-Era Tariffs Could Mean for the Stock Market
- Business to Mark: How Wealth is Actually Built: From Consistency to Capital Growth Strategies
- Stock House: A Broader Market, a Calmer Tech Trade, & a Quiet Rotational Shift Under the Surface
- Bar Chart: mCapitalMGT.com Reports Surge in Advisor Use of Liquid Alternative Assets for Client Portfolios
- Fortune Harold: Decoding Retirement IRAs: How to Choose Between Roth & Traditional – Smart Conversion Strategies
- Tech Bullion: The Hidden Costs of Retirement Budgeting: Beyond Daily Living
- Give Pulse: The Many Paths of Giving: How to Make Philanthropy Work for You
- Street Insider: How Crypto StableCoins May Help Reinforce U.S. Treasuries & USD in the Coming Decade
- Time Business News: Smart Retirement Decisions: How Much You Need, Where to Live, and How to Manage Healthcare
- Merchant Circle: Choosing a Financial Advisor: How to Decide & Why Change Everything
- Time Business News: Estate and Financial Planning: Building Security and Peace of Mind
- Insider News: Smart Guide to Child Education Savings: 529 Plans
- USAwire: Is the Age of Dollar Dominance Nearing an End? Why Global Shifts Are Reshaping the Markets – And Portfolios
- This Day Live: The 60-25-15 Rule: From Bills to Dreams – Mastering the Art of Financial Balance
- MetaPress: The Road to Early Retirement: How Lifestyle, Location and Planning Determine Your Timeline
- IPS News: Before You Say “I Do” Again: Why a Financial Advisor is Essential Before Marriage or Remarriage
- Medium: 5 Income Streams That Can Help You Retire Early
- Time Business News: Why Every Investor Needs a Financial Advisor in Today’s Volatile Market
- Big Cartel Articles: How Traveling the World Can Change Your Retirement Game
- OMGFlix UK: Preparing Financially for Retirement: A Comprehensive Guide
- Gorod IT: The Traditional 60/40 Portfolio is Obsolete
- Big News Network: The Hidden Wealth in Your Walls: Why More Retirees Are Turning to Reverse Mortgages
- IPS News: Financial Fitness Planning: Building a Secure Future
- NewsNet Media: The Hidden Rules of Social Security: How Timing & Strategy Impact Retirement Income
- Markets and Geopolitical Risk Markets and Geopolitical Risk: Economic Transmission and Historical Context
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