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...
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...
Sep 19, 2025 | Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management
The famous investing principle “don’t fight the Fed” was coined in the 1970s but has only grown in significance. The idea is simple: the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decisions can have important effects on markets and the economy, so...
