Branning Wealth Management In the News: Expert Financial Insights

Welcome to the Branning Wealth Management media registry. As a fee-only, fiduciary financial planning firm with offices in Jackson, MS, and Chapel Hill, NC, our advisors are frequently called upon by national and local media to share insights on tax-efficient retirement income planning, wealth management, and evidence-based investing.

 

Below is a running log of our media appearances, expert commentary, and peer-reviewed research:

 

May 14, 2026

 

• Topic: Behavioral Finance & "Doom Spending"
• Expert Insight: Johnson Rhett, CFP®, ChFC® explains that emotional spending often functions as a temporary coping mechanism for economic anxiety. He advises establishing a structured spending plan to regain financial control without derailing long-term wealth stability.
• Quote: > “Spending is something we can control, even if it’s temporary. It’s a type of coping mechanism.”
• Full Feature: Read "Are You Doom Spending? 5 Ways to Stop" on NerdWallet