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title: The Confidence Map
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Investments & Wealth Review - July/August 2025

# The Confidence Map

HELPING CLIENTS NAVIGATE UNCERTAINTY

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Market volatility doesn’t just test portfolios—it tests confidence. In this conversation, Peter Atwater, author of The Confidence Map, offers a nuanced look at how sentiment, resilience, and perceived control shape investor behavior. From panic and paralysis to herd mentality and nihilism, Atwater explores the emotional patterns that emerge during periods of uncertainty—and what advisors can do to help clients navigate fear, regain clarity, and make better long-term decisions.

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