Financial Twitter reacts to Brexit vote

News that Great Britain's voters decided to leave the European Union by a majority of 52% sent shock waves around the world Friday. The financial community, including advisers, took to Twitter to share their reactions, predictions and advice. Here is a selection of the most notable tweets.

Rumors galore today folks—best to stick with your process and realize that no-one really knows anything 5 hours post vote.

— Jamie Cox (@jamesacoxiii) June 24, 2016

Brexit: Stay calm & carry on as the Brits would say. Perspective: The EU, as an economic & monetary union was created a mere 23 years ago.

— Consuelo Mack (@ConsueloMack) June 24, 2016

The Brexit vote creates a near-term “risk off” period for financial markets. But it will take years to see the full effects.

— Bob Doll, Nuveen (@BobDollNuveen) June 24, 2016

Pound at a 31-year low versus the US dollar. Book that tropical London getaway you've been dreaming about.

— Downtown Josh Brown (@ReformedBroker) June 24, 2016

Even more shocking than #Brexit result, are the turnout numbers. 72.2% of registered voters voting? Astounding.

— Jude Boudreaux CFP® (@HJudeBoudreaux) June 24, 2016

Ten things you can do rather than freak out about the Brexit. pic.twitter.com/mfeWmc26ip

— Doctor Daniel Crosby (@danielcrosby) June 24, 2016

Brexit may mean the Fed wont hike in July or September; Now it looks like December could be earliest rate increase . . . #Fed

— Barry Ritholtz (@ritholtz) June 24, 2016

The #Brexit debacle is a reminder to those who can't handle stock market losses - stay diversified and don't put everything in the market!

— Carolyn McClanahan (@CarolynMcC) June 24, 2016

And now I'm supposed to believe that many U.S. financial advisers are now overnight experts in Britain's economy and the EU?

— Bill Winterberg CFP® (@BillWinterberg) June 24, 2016

Looks about right... RT @Enock1Yk: Britain leaving the EU like https://t.co/PoT8Ksg3U8

— MichaelKitces (@MichaelKitces) June 24, 2016