Dalton Campbell

10/14/2026

Read the latest issue of Retire Wise here:

October marks Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and for retirees and near-retirees, that awareness matters more than most people realize. Scammers increasingly…

10/12/2026

Inflation is back in the spotlight as the Fed prepares for its next meeting. This week's CPI and PPI reports are expected to tell two different stories: higher headline inflation driven by rising energy prices, but potentially softer core inflation beneath the surface.
Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he breaks down what the latest inflation data could mean for Fed policy, interest rates, and the path forward for markets.

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10/05/2026

Yields have surged to multi-decade highs, raising questions about inflation, interest rates, and what's next for investors. Join CIO Gene Goldman on this week's episode of as he unpacks what's driving the move in bond yields, why higher rates aren't all bad news, and the key catalysts that could bring relief in the weeks ahead.

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10/01/2026

This Quarterly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from Q3 2026. Read more here:

Markets carried their momentum into the third quarter, with the S&P 500 finishing near record highs. However, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 5.1% below…

09/29/2026

In Cetera's latest commentary, they explore how higher rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting market expectations are shaping today’s investment landscape. Discover what’s driving the recent volatility and how investors can navigate an increasingly temperamental market environment.

In our latest commentary, we explore how higher rates, geopolitical uncertainty, and shifting market expectations are shaping today’s investment landscape.…

09/28/2026

A busy week of economic data could have major implications for markets.
In this week's episode of , Brian Klimke breaks down the key reports investors will be watching, including Friday's nonfarm payrolls report, wage growth, PCE inflation data, and ISM Manufacturing.
With markets focused on both Federal Reserve policy and rising long-term Treasury yields, stronger economic data could reignite concerns about inflation and higher rates.

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09/21/2026

The Fed's latest rate decision has captured attention, but earnings season may provide additional insight into the health of corporate America.
In this week's , CIO Gene Goldman discusses earnings expectations, the sectors driving recent growth, and key areas to watch as companies begin reporting quarterly results.

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09/17/2026

Yesterday I got to do one of my favorite things I do all year.

I went back to Bridgewater College, where I graduated 11 years ago, and spoke to an entry-level business class about the financial services industry, my career, and some basic financial principles.

Every time I go back, I think about how much life can change in 10 years.

The students sitting in that room are about to enter real adulthood.

Real bills. Real careers. Real responsibilities. Eventually houses, spouses, kids, businesses and everything else that comes with it.

One of the biggest messages I try to leave them with is this:

"Use the season of life you're in"

I basically traded my 20s for security in my 30s.

That doesn't mean I never had fun.

It means I understood that I had a short window with few responsibilities, relatively low expenses and an almost unlimited ability to work.

So I used it.

My goal wasn't indulging at 25.

My goal was to build my business as big as I could before I had children and save and invest as much money as mathematically possible along the way.

We lived in an apartment.

Then we bought a starter home — and we're still in it.

I drove normal cars.

As my income went up, I tried hard not to let my lifestyle rise at the same speed.

And I worked. A lot.

Networking. Prospecting. Meetings. Learning the business. Building relationships. Investing. Grinding.

Eleven years later, the payoff isn't that I can buy more stuff (I can).

The payoff is margin!

I have a business I understand, a large network, financial reserves, investments and more than 150 families I've had the privilege of helping.

More importantly, my wife and child get a much different version of me than they would have gotten if I were still desperately trading time for money.

I can be home in the afternoon.
I can prioritize my health.
I can say no to things.
I can take business risks without wondering whether one bad month will wreck us financially.

That's what I want these students to understand.

Your 20s don't have to be a decade with little payoff.

They can be the decade you use to change the trajectory of the next 50 years.

Build skills.
Build relationships.
Keep your expenses reasonable.
Save money.
Invest early.
Work hard while you have the freedom to do it.

Maybe 10 years from now, someone sitting in that classroom yesterday will have built a business bigger than mine.

Maybe they'll be the one giving me advice.

I hope so.

That's why I love getting the opportunity to go back.

09/17/2026

Read the latest issue of Financial Watch here:

When you know where your money is going, it can be easier to make sure it's going toward the things that matter most to you. In this month's Financial Watch,…

09/14/2026

Could the Fed pull the trigger on another rate hike?
Inflation pressures remain elevated, so will be watching Wednesday's FOMC meeting closely.
Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke discusses what the Fed is expected to do, why inflation remains a challenge, and what bond markets are signaling for the year ahead in .

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