Edward Jones - Financial Advisor: Yaakov Astor

05/30/2026

Do you know how to protect yourself from a cyberattack? To help spread awareness of these increasingly frequent attacks, I'll be posting some common types of financial scams as well as tips for how to avoid becoming a target for fraud in the coming days and weeks. Click this link to learn more: https://bit.ly/4dQBo7Q

05/29/2026

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05/29/2026

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, so throughout the month, we'll be highlighting some common scams and how to spot them. Learn more about how Edward Jones works to help protect clients from falling victim to fraud: https://bit.ly/4wNC9Ho

05/27/2026

The Gift of Losing

Sometimes the biggest risk isn’t losing — it’s winning too soon.

Years ago, a young man had the chance to hold onto an asset that eventually became worth over a hundred million dollars. Through a series of unfortunate events, he lost access to it entirely.

You’d expect bitterness. But years later, his reflection surprised me: “Honestly — if I’d cashed it in back then, it would have ruined me.”

That line has stayed with me. Because the truth is, not everyone is ready for a windfall. Getting more than you can handle can be just as destabilizing as losing what you have.

The best financial plan isn’t just about building — it’s about growing with what you build. Developing the steadiness, the discipline, and the perspective to handle whatever comes. That’s why I believe planning is about more than numbers. It’s about character.

The long view isn’t just a strategy. It’s a way of life.

— Have you ever experienced a financial setback that turned out to be a blessing in disguise?

05/26/2026

Bond yields have moved back toward multi-year highs, raising important questions about whether equities can sustain their recent momentum. Senior Global Investment Strategist Angelo Kourkafas provides insights into why yields are rising, why today’s inflation backdrop differs from 2022, and what higher rates may mean for portfolios in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4wPXhN5

05/18/2026

As markets push toward new highs, many investors may be wondering whether it’s time to “sell in May.” Senior Investment Strategist Mona Mahajan explains why fundamentals and staying invested still matter more than seasonality in our Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4ukkWne

05/13/2026

Peace Before Perfect Numbers

What if peace of mind didn’t wait for perfect numbers?

Most of us spend the year trying to make everything add up. Income, expenses, plans, expectations. We tell ourselves: once it all balances, then I’ll relax.

But often that moment never quite arrives. There’s always the next bill, the next goal, the next worry on the horizon.

The clients I’ve seen who sleep best at night aren’t necessarily the ones with the biggest portfolios. They’re the ones who’ve made peace with uncertainty. They plan carefully — but they don’t white-knuckle the outcome.

Sometimes the most valuable thing an advisor can offer isn’t a better strategy. It’s a little perspective.

05/11/2026

Despite ongoing geopolitical noise, markets have increasingly refocused on underlying fundamentals. Strong corporate earnings, a resilient economy and solid labor market data have helped drive equities to new record highs.

Senior Economist James McCann outlines three key trends to watch in the latest Weekly Market Wrap.

https://bit.ly/4uGka3F