Proven Strategies to Build Wealth, Protect Your Portfolio, and Thrive in Any Market The Journey to Wealth (Revised & Updated 2025) is your award-winning roadmap to financial independence—no matter what the market does. Wealth manager James Demmert shares his SMART investing philosophy , developed over 40 years, to help you grow returns while minimizing risk and avoiding catastrophic losses. You’ll discover how to: Spot winning stocks while avoiding overpriced or declining ones - Time your investments to market and business cycles - Protect your portfolio using Active Risk Management tools - Navigate the risks of bonds, ETFs, and even cryptocurrency - Decide when to ride bull markets and when to exit before downturns James Demmert explains why mutual funds, index funds, and other managed assets can be risky, with high fees and no way to limit losses like stop-loss orders in stocks. Packed with clear explanations, charts, and actionable steps, The Journey to Wealth gives you the confidence and strategy to achieve your financial goals—without relying on “buy-and-hold” myths or Wall Street hype. "The Journey to Wealth” strikes a winning combination: authoritative information written by a polished professional presented in a highly digestible, extremely attractive, high-quality package. – Foreword Reviews Winner: Business - Motivational / Indie Excellence Book Awards Finalist: Business / Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist Business: Personal Finance - Investing / USA Best Book Award Honorable Mention: Business / New York Book Festival