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09/02/2026

This week’s Weekly Market Commentary explores why value stocks are leading as investors favor free cash flow and earnings over long-term growth in a higher-rate environment. It also examines how AI spending is pressuring cash flow and reshaping valuations.

This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses why value stocks have regained leadership as investors increasingly prioritize free cash flow and near-term cash generation over long-duration growth expectations in a higher interest rate environment. It also examines how massive AI-related capital spe...

09/01/2026

🏈 It's officially Strategy Season.

Just like successful teams don't take the field without a game plan, successful financial outcomes don't happen by accident.

September is the perfect time to:
✅Review your goals
✅Assess your progress
✅Adjust your strategy
✅Prepare for a strong year-end finish

08/31/2026

"Leap, and the net will appear." - John Burroughs

08/27/2026

Not having kids might mean fewer financial obligations, but it doesn’t automatically make retirement planning easier. This article outlines what child-free adults should know when planning for life after work.

Not having kids might mean fewer financial obligations, but it doesn’t automatically make retirement planning easier. In fact, flying solo as you age comes with its own set of complexities, from healthcare costs to estate decisions.

08/25/2026

This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses how strong earnings growth, AI-driven profits, and rising estimates are supporting stocks despite pressure from higher interest rates.

08/24/2026

"The more man meditates upon good thoughts, the better will be his world and the world at large." - Confucius

08/20/2026

Many families are surprised to learn that probate can be a lengthy, public, and potentially costly process. Understanding how probate works—and what steps may help minimize its impact—is an important part of estate planning.
Learn more in this article:

Probate can be a completely public process, or it can be managed to include as little information as possible.

08/18/2026

This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses shifting global growth leadership, cooling emerging markets, Fed policy expectations, and foreign demand for U.S. Treasuries.

08/14/2026

💡 Financial Awareness Day is a great reminder to check in on your financial health.
Just like an annual physical helps you stay healthy, regular financial checkups can help keep your goals on track.
Ask yourself:
✅ Have I reviewed my retirement savings this year?
✅ Are my beneficiaries up to date?
✅ Does my investment strategy still align with my goals?
✅ Have I reviewed my estate planning documents?
Small reviews today can help prevent big surprises tomorrow.

08/12/2026

This week's Weekly Market Commentary discusses how a Fed on hold, strong reinvestment demand, and elevated yields create compelling opportunities in municipal bonds.