Jeff Bush
Principal of The Washington Update; Authority on Nonpartisan Politics, Tax and Legal Policy, Finance and Economy
Biography
A Nonpartisan Overview of the Political Environment, Prospective Legislation, and Strategies for Investment and Retirement Planning A dynamic and insightful speaker and author, Jeff Bush is known for his unique ability to translate difficult and confusing tax and fiscal information coming out of Washington D.C. into winning growth strategies for business owners, executives and high net worth investors. Jeff is a colleague of Andy Friedman and an integral part of The Washington Update, the industry’s NONPARTISAN experts on all things Washington. In the 2012 presidential election, Jeff accurately predicted the outcome 14 months in advance as well as predicting the republican sweep in Congress in 2014. Jeff also predicted the fiscal cliff outcome that lead to the single largest tax increase in dollar terms in US history. In the 2016 congressional elections, Jeff predicted Senate control would follow the White House. Most recently, Jeff accurately predicted the Democrat takeover of the House of Representatives and the Republicans continued majority in the Senate in the 2018 mid-term elections. This advice gave investors and their professional advisors and an opportunity to prepare for the political changes that would impact their bottom line. Jeff presents more than 200 times yearly in the US and abroad to a client base that includes a who’s who list of fortune 500 firms from Wall Street to Main Street and everywhere in between. Jeff is a 30-year veteran of the financial industry. By the end of his career on Wall Street, he was managing a $50+ billion sales organization. Before that, Jeff was the youngest managing partner in the 150-year history of The New England Financial. You may have seen Jeff on CNBC’s Nightly Business Report or heard him on POTUS XM radio. But today we have Jeff here with us. He is considered Wall Street’s Washington insider and, politically speaking, Jeff is known for being America’s foremost equal opportunity offender.
Speech Topics
The Washington Update: An Overview of the Political Environment, Prospective Legislation, and Strategies for Investment and Retirement Planning
In his Washington Update, Jeff Bush delivers a nonpartisan, comprehensive review of Washington DC policy, legislation, and regulation affecting investors, financial advisors, and business leaders, built on his 30+ years of experience in the financial services and political analysis industries. After the Republican sweep in the 2024 elections, Congress entered a new legislative activity phase. While budgetary struggles and election-focused compromises marked the previous year, 2025 begins with a renewed emphasis on tax reform and spending policy. Jeff predicts heightened market volatility as the new Congress faces several fiscal deadlines and ongoing challenges to address budgetary policy effectively. With the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act imminent, Jeff outlines time-sensitive tax planning opportunities. He provides critical insights into the potential outcomes of tax reform negotiations and their broader impact on business owners, executives, and individual savers. A new tax bill, likely to pass in 2025, will define the nation’s tax and spending priorities for years. Key Developments in 2025: 1. 2024 Election Shift: With the Republican sweep of the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives, the party now pivots toward implementing its legislative and government overhaul agendas. Jeff explains how election outcomes will influence policy directions and investor sentiment in 2025. 2. Budget and Fiscal Policy: Following the narrow bipartisan bills of 2024, Congress faces intensified pressure to address long-term fiscal challenges. The budget debate will continue to dominate the political landscape, shaping legislative priorities and influencing market trends. The newly created Department of Government Efficiency will be central to this effort. 3. Tax Reform: Jeff highlights the expected changes resulting from the expiration of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, focusing on the implications for individuals and businesses. His presentation helps audiences understand potential tax code adjustments and their significance for financial planning. 4. US-China Relations: Regulatory and legislative attention on the US-China relationship remains a critical factor affecting global markets. Jeff explains how these dynamics impact key industries and investment strategies. 5. Social Security and Retirement Planning, SECURE Act 3.0: Social Security reform is expected to take a back seat amid debates on fiscal sustainability. Jeff provides actionable insights for investors planning around potential changes to retirement benefits contained in an expected SECURE Act 3.0 effort in 2025.
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