Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Stephan Ihde

06/08/2026

After beginning the year with markets pricing in multiple rate cuts, a sharply accelerating labor market and energy-driven inflation have meaningfully shifted the outlook toward potential policy tightening — creating a more complex backdrop for equities and fixed income alike. Senior Economist James McCann explains what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4dY8xjo

06/07/2026

Rhodos and Mountain Mist
Glassmine Falls Overlook, NC

Another from elevation last week, here are the rhodos in bloom along with an inversion in the valley below.

06/05/2026

We’re proud to share that Edward Jones has once again been recognized as a 2026 Fortune 500 company for the 14th consecutive year, ranking among the largest companies in the U.S.

This recognition reflects the continued growth of our firm, the trust our clients place in us, and the dedication of colleagues across the organization who continue to move our business forward every day.

Growth at this scale is built over time, through strong relationships, long-term commitment, and the collective work of our financial advisors, branch teams, and home office associates, whose commitment to our clients and communities drive our success every day.

We’re proud of what we’ve built together, and even more proud of the people behind it.

Disclosure: 2013-2026 Fortune 500, published May - June each year, data as of December of prior year. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.

06/04/2026

Hello, Again
Craggy Gardens, NC

Rhodos are in bloom up at elevation, and these rhodos were met by the sunrise a few days ago.

06/03/2026

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06/03/2026

Edward Jones’ new research with Gallup shows something powerful: Only 16% of Americans are financially fulfilled, meaning their finances support the life they want. But financial wellbeing isn’t defined by income or net worth alone. It’s driven by confidence, alignment with personal values and a sense of security and direction.

If this is something you’d be interested in, let’s connect. I’m here to help you make your money work for you.

Source: Gallup & Edward Jones - Money and Meaning: Understanding Financial Fulfillment, 2026.

06/01/2026

As investors look beyond Middle East tensions, U.S. economic fundamentals are coming into sharper focus, driven by an accelerating AI investment and robust corporate profit growth, reinforcing the constructive case for equities. However, elevated inflation may keep rate cuts off the table and limit near-term progress in bond markets.

Senior Economist James McCann explains what this could mean for investors in our Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4x2iQua

06/01/2026

Magnify
Fairview, NC

These water drops caught my attention in my side yard after all the rain we've been getting recently.

05/30/2026

Seekers Welcome
Glassmine Falls Overlook, NC

Another from the series I did up at Glassmine Falls overlook a few weeks ago.

This shot trains the subject narrow rather than wide, emphasizing how the sunrays filter over the landscape and clouds into a more constrained context.

That's splinters of Barnardsville down in the valley below.

05/29/2026

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