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Market Commentary: Time To Take a Look at December and an Inflation Update
Five Reasons December May Be a Strong Month for Stocks In the last week of November, we saw one of the best weeks of the year for stocks, consistent with typical late-November seasonal strength. The big question now is, can it continue? December is off to a slow but positive start, with the …
Facts vs Feelings Take 5 – Back to December
In the latest Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, and Sonu Varghese, VP, Global Macro Strategist, discuss the strong market momentum heading into December, why investor sentiment may be more cautious than market performance suggests, and how profit strength continues to support t …
Proactive Tax Planning Starts with Goals
Tax planning can be key to helping you achieve your financial goals. But it can’t happen in isolation. I believe the smartest approach is to align your tax strategy with your overall financial objectives—whether you’re aiming for early retirement, building a legacy for your fami …
Market Commentary: End-of-Week Rally Gets S&P 500 Back to Flat in November
November is now behind us, and we hope everyone had a chance to enjoy Thanksgiving with family and friends. As for the markets, we went from hearing it was the worst November for stocks since the Great Financial Crisis in 2008 to hearing it was the best Thanksgiving week for stocks since 20 …
Is a Donor-Advised Fund for Charitable Giving a Good Fit?
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a charitable giving account that can play a valuable role in a charitable giving strategy—popular for its tax efficiency, flexibility, and simplicity. This resource can help you determine if a DAF could be worth considering as a useful addition to your overall …
Facts vs Feelings Take 5 – Reasons to Be Thankful
In the latest episode of Carson’s Take 5, Ryan Detrick, Chief Market Strategist, guest host Barry Gilbert, VP, Asset Allocation Strategist, reflect on the many reasons investors can be thankful this year — from strong corporate earnings to broad market resilience across asset classes. They …
