Melanie J Financial

10/15/2026

Help us wish our very own financial advisor, Reagan Reich, a very Happy Birthday!

If you know Reagan, you know his contagious smile and positive attitude can brighten anyone’s day! Whether he’s helping clients work toward their financial goals or simply sharing a laugh with someone, Reagan brings joy, encouragement, and a genuine heart for serving others to everything he does.

This birthday is extra special as Reagan is gearing up to take on the New York City Marathon! We couldn't be more excited to cheer him on as he takes on this incredible challenge!

Reagan, we are so thankful for the energy, dedication, and heart you bring to the Melanie J. Financial family. We hope this next year is filled with blessings, happiness, and plenty of miles!

Happy Birthday, Reagan!

10/13/2026

This week's report, written by Ted Ruddock, Managing Director and Co-Head of Fixed Income Private Wealth, explains why recent declines in municipal bond prices are a result of rising interest rates, not changing bond fundamentals. For long-term investors, today's environment may present an opportunity to lock in higher levels of tax-efficient income while maintaining the predictable cash flow and principal repayment features that individual municipal bonds are known for.

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10/12/2026

Oct. 12 - Stocks are coming off a winning week in which broader market participation helped offset weakness in technology stocks, a reversal of the recent trend of narrow market leadership.

Read the Morning Brew.

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10/05/2026

Oct. 5 - Equity futures are pointing to a modestly lower start this morning as investors return from a week in which elevated Treasury yields and narrow market leadership remained key influences on the broader market.

Read more in the Morning Brew.

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10/01/2026

Oct. 1 - Equity futures point to a higher opening this morning amid renewed enthusiasm surrounding the AI trade.

Read more in the Morning Brew.

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09/29/2026

Sept. 29 - Equity futures point to a modestly higher opening this morning as some of Monday's pressure from crude oil and Treasury yields eases.

Read more in the Morning Brew.

GCM_Morning_Brew.pdf

09/28/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to Melanie! 🎂💗

Today we’re celebrating the incredible woman behind Melanie J Financial! Melanie’s heart for serving others, her dedication to her clients, and the vision she’s built continue to inspire all of us.

We are so grateful for you, Melanie, and we hope you had the BEST birthday surrounded by all the people and things you love most!

Help us wish Melanie a very Happy Birthday!

09/24/2026

Sept. 24 - Equity futures point to a lower opening as Treasury yields and oil prices continue to move higher this morning.

Read more in the Morning Brew.

GCM_Morning_Brew.pdf

09/18/2026

Financial Friday: Meet Your Financial Advisor!

At Melanie J Financial, financial planning is about so much more than numbers, it’s about people, relationships, and being a good steward of what God has entrusted to us.

Meet Melanie Housden, founder and financial advisor at Melanie J Financial. Melanie built this firm with a heart for serving others, helping families plan for their futures, and walking alongside clients through every season of life.

Get to know the heart behind Melanie J Financial and why, for us, it’s always been about more than finances.

Stronger Together.