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Ty Bernicke, CFP® | President & CEO

Is the Stock Market Overvalued?

Is the stock market overvalued right now, and what does that mean for your investments? In this financial market update for October 2025, Ty Bernicke, CFP®, President & CEO, breaks down the current stock market trends, valuation metrics, and what they suggest for investors moving forward.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

The S&P 500 Defies the “September Effect”

September has garnered an unfortunate reputation in the finance industry for being a notoriously difficult month to navigate. The “September Effect” generally focuses on the idea that S&P 500 returns have been weaker on average in September than in any other calendar month. And while this may be true, there’s a lot that can happen during any given September.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

How Slow Job Growth is Influencing Fed Policy

What does the recent slowdown in job growth and rising unemployment claims mean for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions and the economy? In this financial market update for September 2025, Chief Investment Officer Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, breaks down the recent jobs trends and what they suggest about the Federal Reserve’s next moves.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

Are Fed Rate Cuts Coming After the Latest Jobs Numbers?

One of the largest pieces of legislation was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4th. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) encompasses a variety of aspects detailing tax breaks, spending cuts, and changes to the way individuals will plan for retirement. Given how comprehensive the OBBBA is, we’ll keep our focus on the details of the bill that impact retirees the most.

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Ty Bernicke, CFP® | President & CEO

One Big Beautiful Bill Act Tax Implications

Are you curious how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could impact your taxes and retirement plans? In this video, I cover the most important tax changes that may affect retirees and high-net-worth families.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

What Does the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” Mean for You?

One of the largest pieces of legislation was recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4th. The “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBBA) encompasses a variety of aspects detailing tax breaks, spending cuts, and changes to the way individuals will plan for retirement. Given how comprehensive the OBBBA is, we’ll keep our focus on the details of the bill that impact retirees the most.

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Ty Bernicke, CFP® | President & CEO

How to Prevent Retiree Health Insurance Costs From Skyrocketing Under OBBBA

Are you planning to retire before age 65 and concerned about health insurance coverage? Ty Bernicke, CFP®, President and CEO, explains how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) could significantly affect health insurance costs for retirees who use the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or state-run plans before Medicare begins.

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Steve Latham, CFA, CFP® | Chief Investment Officer

Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Explained: Key Tax Law Changes

What’s in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act? In this financial market update for July 2025, Chief Investment Officer Steve Latham, CFA, CFP®, breaks down the landmark legislation just signed by President Trump and what it could mean for your taxes, investments, and long-term planning.

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