Jan 6, 2026 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Risk Management
The arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces represents an unexpected and significant geopolitical event. As has been widely reported, the U.S. military successfully conducted an operation that detained Maduro on charges related to drug trafficking...
Jan 2, 2026 | Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management, Tax Planning
2025 was a historically strong year for markets despite the many events that took place along the way. The past year delivered no shortage of headlines including April’s tariff announcements, ongoing developments in artificial intelligence stocks, the passage of...
Nov 10, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
In November, markets experienced a brief period of volatility that affected many asset classes. While major indices have delivered strong year-to-date returns across stocks, bonds, and international investments, investors continue to worry about artificial...
Nov 4, 2025 | Investing, Investment Planning, Markets
The stock market continued its strong performance in October despite uncertainty from a government shutdown and renewed trade tensions with China early in the month. Many major indices reached new all-time highs after recovering from a brief period of volatility....
Oct 24, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Risk Management
As many asset classes have reached new peaks, gold has also climbed over 60% this year to above $4,300 per ounce. This rally has captured headlines and prompted many investors to wonder if it is different from past episodes. This has been referred to as the...
Oct 3, 2025 | Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management, Tax Planning
Investors experience market swings as a normal part of investing, and this year has been no exception. While market declines – such as the tariff-driven sell-off – can be uncomfortable, they also create opportunities to invest at more attractive...