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Listen to an abbreviated version of the commentary below here:   Stocks declined to start the year, with …

Listen to an abbreviated version of the commentary below here:   Stocks rose modestly in the fourth quart…

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Stocks continued to climb in the third quarter, with the S&P 500 rising 5.9%, including dividends, for a y…

The relationship between U.S. presidential elections and stock market performance has long been a concern for …

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Stocks rose further in the second quarter, with the S&P 500 climbing 4.3%, including dividends, and closin…

While it is often overlooked until later in life, a well-constructed estate plan is a vital part of a holistic…

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The U.S. economy showed signs of health in the first quarter as employment remained strong, despite the Fedâ€â€¦

As the financial industry becomes increasingly reliant on technology, digital transactions, and online banking…

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Stocks surged in the fourth quarter of 2023, defying most predictions, and the S&P 500 index ended the yea…

Legendary investor Charlie Munger died this week, just shy of his 100th birthday. A highly respected and succe…

As part of our financial planning process, we encourage our clients to utilize technology to help organize and…

           With the increasing complexity of the modern financial world, it is critical that we equi…

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For many Americans, homeownership is a pillar of the American dream and often represents financial success and…

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, parents and grandparents are increasingly seeking effective…

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Persistence and Resilience The U.S. stock market continued to climb in the second quarter of 2023, prevailing …

Congratulations to all the new graduates of 2023!  After years of saving and investing in a 529 plan, it is f…

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A Good Quarter for Stocks, Despite the Turmoil Stocks climbed in the first quarter, despite regional bank coll…

Signed into law by President Biden in December 2022, the Secure Act 2.0 provides sweeping changes that will en…

Silicon Valley Bank, the Markets, and Your Portfolio If you have been watching the news the past few days, you…

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Welcome, 2023! We are glad to ring in 2023, leave 2022 behind, and move into what will hopefully be a better y…

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More Market Blues Stock market woes continued in the third quarter of 2022 as the issues that previously spook…

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All About Earnings We are now halfway through 2022, which is proving to be a challenging year in the markets. …

The S&P 500 index officially entered bear market territory this week, having fallen more than 20% since it…

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Broken Records Ever since the pandemic-induced downturn in early 2020, the market has maintai…

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