Elizabeth Mintzer
How the Great Wealth Transfer Creates Financial ...

“Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation.” This statement by former United States Surgeon General C. Everett Koop underscores what for many is the ultimate goal: leaving a lasting legacy beyond our own financial security.

How the Great Wealth Transfer Creates Financial Planning Opportunities
Elizabeth Mintzer
Monthly Market Update for August: Markets Climb ...

The stock market climbed to new all-time highs in August, while bonds also contributed positively to portfolios. This occurred despite continued uncertainty around tariffs, Fed independence, and technology stocks. The month began with U.S. tariffs going into effect against most major trading partners after the initial 90-day pause. A federal appeals court later ruled that the “reciprocal tariffs” are illegal, possibly paving the way for the case to reach the Supreme Court.

Monthly Market Update for August: Markets Climb on Fed Expectations and Earnings Growth
Elizabeth Mintzer
Fed Rate Cuts: What Is the Bond Market ...

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's recent speech at the Fed's annual Jackson Hole conference, which has been covered extensively in the media, reinforced that an interest rate cut in September is likely. Powell emphasized that while there is uncertainty around tariffs and inflation, these concerns need to be balanced against supporting the job market. Markets have hovered near all-time highs recently, suggesting that investors agree with the trajectory of Fed policy and have confidence in the economy. What does a potential rate cut mean for long-term investors given the overall outlook?

Fed Rate Cuts: What Is the Bond Market Signaling to Investors?
Elizabeth Mintzer
The Magnificent 7, AI, and Concentration Risk

The challenge facing investors today isn't whether artificial intelligence will transform the economy, but how to maintain portfolio balance as the market climbs to new all-time highs. While it’s tempting to focus exclusively on companies that have performed well recently, investing for long-term goals requires a thoughtful approach to both growth and risk management.

The Magnificent 7, AI, and Concentration Risk
Elizabeth Mintzer
How Reliable is Government Data? Creating a ...

For investors trying to understand the economy, recent reports have provided mixed signals, even leading President Trump to fire the Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner. The latest jobs numbers showed weakness and negative revisions, but there are also signs that GDP growth rebounded in the second quarter. Corporate earnings continue to beat expectations, driving markets to new all-time highs, while tariffs and inflation remain concerns.

How Reliable is Government Data? Creating a Balanced Economic Picture

Comprehensive Financial Planning: What It Is, Why It Matters

Comprehensive Financial Planning: What It Is, Why It Matters

Just what is comprehensive financial planning? As you invest and save for retirement, you may hear or read about it – but what does that phrase really mean? Just what does comprehensive financial planning entail, and why do knowledgeable investors request this kind of approach?

While the phrase may seem ambiguous to some, it can be simply defined.

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