Episode 90 | SpaceX’s Record IPO, Rising Rates & The Prediction Market Boom

Written By Christopher Kaminski, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®

Description:

Welcome to Top of Mind with Consilio Wealth! Chris Kaminski and Hao Dang break down rising interest rates, inflation, and the growing U.S. debt burden before diving into SpaceX’s massive IPO and its potential impact on future public offerings. They also explore the rapid rise of prediction markets and the risks they pose to investors and consumers.

We discuss:
➡️ Rising Treasury rates, inflation, and the $40T+ U.S. debt
➡️ Why Treasury bond buybacks may not solve the underlying problem
➡️ SpaceX’s record-breaking IPO and innovative share-release strategy
➡️ What SpaceX’s IPO could mean for future mega-IPOs
➡️ Why fallen stocks don’t always bounce back
➡️ The explosive growth of prediction markets
➡️ The financial and behavioral risks of betting on prediction markets

Christopher Kaminski, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®

Chris Kaminski, CFP®, RICP®, ChFC®, CLU®, is the Founder & CEO of Consilio Wealth Advisors, an award winning company recognized for advanced financial planning for tech professionals. Named a Forbes Best-In-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisor in 2023, 2024 & 2025, and Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisor in 2025, Chris drives firm strategy at Consilio and is known for his thoughtful, client-first approach to wealth management. He holds a B.A. in Business from the University of Washington.

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