Edward Jones-Financial Advisor: Milda Iliscupidez

10/19/2026

Market leadership has shifted in October, with investors rotating from technology and AI-focused stocks toward value-oriented and more defensive sectors amid concerns about rates, debt levels and growth expectations.

Mona Mahajan, Head of Investment Strategy, shares her perspective on what's driving the recent market rotation, why the broader fundamental backdrop remains constructive, and what it could mean for investors in the latest Weekly Market Wrap: https://bit.ly/4yXOo4R

10/16/2026

Many of the conversations I'm having with clients right now start in the same way – with the news. Clients see market-driven headlines and ask: "How does this affect me and my life?"

In a recent Bloomberg interview, our Managing Partner Penny Pennington discusses how financial planning can help investors look beyond today's market noise and stay focused on their goals.

Watch the full conversation: https://bit.ly/4jr5WSe

If the headlines have you wondering how all of this affects your financial strategy, let's talk.

10/14/2026

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10/13/2026

Higher interest rates have created new challenges for investors, but they may also be creating new opportunities. As bond yields reach levels not seen in decades, it may be time to take a fresh look at the role bonds can play in generating income, managing risk and supporting long-term goals.

Learn more in our October Monthly Portfolio Brief: https://bit.ly/4s4YGNV

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/4hZKAZD

10/10/2026

The first $100,000 is often the hardest milestone to reach — and the most rewarding.

Early on, progress can feel slow, especially when you're balancing family, work and other financial priorities. But once your portfolio grows, investment returns can begin doing more of the heavy lifting.

If you're working toward your first $100,000, stay focused on the habits that matter most: investing consistently, staying diversified and remaining committed through market ups and downs. Those habits can make all the difference over time.

Your first $100,000: why it matters most

10/08/2026

Do you know about income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) thresholds? The surcharges on your Medicare premiums could come as a surprise and be significant. Connect with me to discuss strategies to avoid exceeding the next income threshold, which could trigger an extra charge.

4 times IRMAA could have you overpaying for Medicare

10/07/2026

What would happen if you had to retire sooner than expected?

Many people focus on their target retirement date but spend less time preparing for the possibility of an earlier exit due to a job loss, health issue or family caregiving needs.

If you'd like to explore how your retirement strategy would hold up under an unexpected scenario, let's talk. Planning for the "what-ifs" today can help reduce stress tomorrow.

Concerned about a forced retirement? 4 tips to prepare

10/07/2026

Design how you serve—your planning approach, your pace, your tools. Partnership when you want it, freedom when you need it. Interested? Message me.

10/06/2026

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, investors are once again asking what politics may mean for markets and whether the elections have the potential to disrupt this year's positive momentum. Here's what history says – and what's different this time:

With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, investors are once again asking what politics may mean for markets and whether the elections have the potential to disrupt this year's positive momentum. History suggests that elections often create short-term uncertainty, but they have rarely been the pr...