Kingsview Partners - Chris Walsh

10/15/2026

One of the easiest places to leave money on the table is your own paycheck.

If your employer offers a 401(k) match, check what you need to contribute to receive the full amount available to you.

Then look one step further.

• What percentage are you contributing now?
• Where is the money invested?
• Who is listed as your beneficiary?

These are small settings, but they can sit untouched for years.

Our Ask Her program provides a clear, practical approach to reviewing your finances and setting priorities for the year ahead.

10/14/2026

Four years ago, the S&P 500 hit its lowest point of the 2022 bear market. Today, the index has more than doubled, highlighting how dramatically market conditions can change over time.

As the bull market enters its fifth year, strong corporate earnings and economic resilience have helped drive markets to new highs. While valuations remain elevated in some areas, this milestone is also a reminder that uncertainty and volatility are natural parts of investing.

Rather than trying to time the next market shift, long term investors benefit from maintaining a balanced portfolio and staying focused on their financial goals.

Markets can change quickly.
Perspective and discipline matter.

Read this week’s to learn more:

An important yet counterintuitive issue for investors is that long-term interest rates have risen despite the Fed’s latest cuts. Why is this happening and how does it impact investor portfolios?

10/12/2026

Saving early could prove very helpful down the road. Share this piece with your family and consider your choices.

This early financial decision could prove helpful over time.

10/09/2026

There are some financial decisions you can revisit in January.

Others close with the calendar.

That makes the end of the year a good time to look at what still needs attention.

• Are you getting the full retirement match available to you?

• Did this year create gains or losses worth reviewing?

• If you take RMDs, has the full amount come out?

This month, Ask Her is focusing on the year-end reminders that matter at different stages of your financial life.

A few minutes now could save you from discovering something in January that would have been easier to fix in December.

10/08/2026

Stocks finished the third quarter mixed. The S&P 500 gained 2.03%, and the Nasdaq Composite rose 2.47%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 2.70%. Halloween is next on the calendar, with U.S. consumers expected to spend \$13.5 billion USD this year and 6.26 million Canadian children in their trick-or-treating years.

Quarterly Market Insights | October 2026 U.S. and Canadian Markets Stocks were mixed in the third quarter as economic, geopolitical, and corporate earnings news pushed the broad market higher while weighing on the Dow Industrials. The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index gained 2.03 percent, while the Nasd...

10/07/2026

The U.S. dollar has strengthened significantly over the past year, supported by higher real interest rates and its role as a safe haven during periods of uncertainty.

A stronger dollar can benefit consumers and lower the cost of imports, but it can also create headwinds for U.S. exporters and international investments.

For long term investors, currency movements are another reminder of the value of diversification. Holding a balanced mix of domestic and international assets can help investors navigate shifts in currencies, interest rates, and global economic conditions.

The dollar can move quickly.
A balanced portfolio can provide perspective.

Read this week’s to learn more:

An important yet counterintuitive issue for investors is that long-term interest rates have risen despite the Fed’s latest cuts. Why is this happening and how does it impact investor portfolios?

10/05/2026

Are you saving for retirement? If you’re a small business owner, setting up your retirement vehicle may seem like a daunting task. Read more to learn about your choices for managing savings for retirement today.

Help small businesses make better retirement decisions for employees with this eye-catching and informative infographic.

10/02/2026

This past week our very own Chris Walsh got to be a part of the opening bell ceremonies at Cboe Global Markets (Chicago Board Options Exchange) . He also was one of the highlighted presenters for the event where he spoke to many other financial advisors on how to present estate planning to families and utilize all of the extra service that Kingsview provides.
(Hes in the back row to the right of the screen)

09/28/2026

Being healthy may help your personal finances.

Being healthy not only makes you feel good, it may also help you financially.

09/24/2026

A rollover decision can change when you are able to use your retirement money.

If you separate from service during or after the calendar year you turn 55, withdrawals from that employer’s 401(k) may qualify for an exception to the 10% additional tax on early distributions. Ordinary income tax can still apply, and the plan must permit the withdrawal.

That age-55 exception generally does not follow the money into an IRA.

An IRA may offer advantages of its own. The decision should be measured against the income you may need before age 59½, not treated as automatic paperwork after retirement.

Ask Her walks through access, rollovers, Roth rules, RMDs, employer stock, and beneficiary planning. Before moving the account, know which options the move would preserve and which it would close.