Mike Branan - Edward Jones Financial Advisor

10/15/2026

As someone who works closely with families, I know just how deeply caregiving can impact your time, your wellbeing and your vision and plans for your future. Our new Financial Impact of Caregiving Report, highlights what caregivers are experiencing and the support that can make a meaningful difference.

Hear what caregivers are saying: https://bit.ly/4yTnxaf



Source: Edward Jones and Harris Poll, in partnership with Age Wave, 2026.

10/12/2026

This week marks the fourth anniversary of the current bull market. But what makes this bull market different from previous ones, and does it still have room to run?

Angelo Kourkafas, Senior Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on what's helping sustain this bull market and what investors should watch next in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4yi2Q6D

10/08/2026

A big THANK YOU to all those who supported our participation in the Triangle Region's 2026 Alzheimer's Walk. It was an amazing day supporting those who suffer, remembering those we've lost and supporting caregivers in the fight against this devastating disease. We are so grateful!

10/05/2026

Rising rates have grabbed headlines, but they're only one inning in a much longer game. Easing inflation, healthy consumer spending and growing corporate profits point to an economy that remains on solid footing.

Investment Analyst Brock Weimer shares insights from market history, exploring how stocks have performed following sharp increases in bond yields and what those trends may signal for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4hIgIkn

10/01/2026

Many of us have family, friends and neighbors who struggle or support loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's. Once again my team will be supporting the cause at the local Alzheimer's walk in Raleigh on Saturday, October 3. If you'd like to join the walk or support the cause please see the link below. We are grateful for your support and pray for all those suffering! https://bit.ly/4hpjhsM

I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

09/29/2026

Many of us have family, friends and neighbors who struggle or support loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's. Once again my team will be supporting the cause at the local Alzheimer's walk in Raleigh on Saturday, October 3. If you'd like to join the walk or support the cause please see the link below. We are grateful for your support and pray for all those suffering! https://bit.ly/3VjRSQh

I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

09/28/2026

Bond yields recently climbed to their highest levels in decades as investors weighed sticky inflation, booming AI investment and robust economic growth. In this evolving environment, higher interest rates are creating new opportunities in fixed income while shifting market leadership across equities.

Senior Economist James McCann shares his perspective on how investors can navigate today's higher-rate environment in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4hhI6Xt

09/24/2026

Many of us have family, friends and neighbors who struggle or support loved ones suffering from Alzheimer's. Once again my team will be supporting the cause at the local Alzheimer's walk in Raleigh on Saturday, October 3. If you'd like to join the walk or support the cause please see the link below. We are grateful for your support and pray for all those suffering! https://bit.ly/4ydgVDd

I am participating in Walk to End Alzheimer's. Donate today and help me reach my goal.

09/22/2026

The Fed raised interest rates for the first time in three years, as widely expected. While the announcement prompted an initial market reaction, resilient economic growth, strong corporate earnings and continued consumer spending could help support equities, even if interest rates move somewhat higher. Meanwhile, higher short-term bond yields may create new opportunities for investors seeking income.

Brian Therien, Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on what a more hawkish Fed policy could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4AvDWTy

09/14/2026

Rising oil prices and a hotter-than-expected CPI report have strengthened expectations for potential Fed rate hikes as we head into what is likely to be the year's most closely watched Federal Reserve meeting.

Angelo Kourkafas, Sr. Global Investment Strategist, shares his perspective on whether this is the start of a longer policy tightening path, and what it could mean for portfolios in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.



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