Brophy Wealth Management, LLC

09/07/2026

Markets pushed higher in August as AI-driven optimism helped investors look past softer economic data. The S&P 500 gained 2.62% and the S&P/TSX Composite rose 2.96%, even as softening retail sales kept consumer spending in focus. Back-to-school season adds another data point to that story, with spending expected to reach \$146.8 billion in the U.S. and \$4.5 billion in Canada this year.

The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index advanced 2.62 percent, while the Nasdaq Composite rose 3.93 percent. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lagged, adding 1.34 percent. The S&P/TSX rose 2.96 percent.1,2

09/02/2026

For a small business, the loss of a key person could cause financial hardship.

08/26/2026

You may not be able to stop floods from wreaking havoc, but insurance can manage some of the financial loss.

Protect yourself against the damage that your homeowners policy doesn’t cover.

08/19/2026

Might you need more coverage in retirement? This piece covers some good reasons to retain your insurance.

Reasons to retain your coverage into your retirement years.

08/12/2026

Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself with insurance.

Even if you’re young and single, you should still consider protecting yourself.

08/10/2026

Markets navigated mixed signals in July. Inflation eased, tech faced pressure, and energy surged. Meanwhile, Americans are planning record travel spending in 2026: \$1.37 trillion. What's shaping your household budget this summer?

Stocks were mixed in July as investors navigated a cross-current of news on the outlook for AI spending and Q2 corporate reports.

08/05/2026

Are you planning to work after taking Social Security benefits? Know the rules.

Knowing the rules may help you decide when to start benefits.

07/29/2026

Do you need umbrella insurance? Find out more.

Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.

07/22/2026

Whether you have life insurance through work, are retired, or raising a family, it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.

Whether you have life insurance through your work or are retired it pays to know the truth about life insurance coverage.

07/15/2026

Developing a retirement strategy? It's critical to know the differences between investment types.

One or the other? Perhaps both traditional and Roth IRAs can play a part in your retirement plans.