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Converting 529 Plans to Roth IRA
A significant benefit has come to fruition on December 29, 2022. President Biden signed the “Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023”, which included the “SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022”. Well, now, starting from January 1, 2024, any remaining funds in a 529 account can be...
Common Investing Mistakes
Whether someone has $50,000 or $5,000,000 to invest, there are several investment pitfalls that any investor can fall into. One of our goals as financial professionals is to help clients avoid these pitfalls, which could be very costly. We have come across many...
Using ROTH and Traditional IRAs as Strategies for Building Your Retirement in 2024
Everyone saving for retirement knows being proactive is very important. Having healthy retirement savings can help you live comfortably in your golden years. As stewards of our clients’ wealth, we get great satisfaction helping parents and grandparents contribute to...
Quarterly Economic Update First Quarter 2024
The first quarter of 2024 continued to reward investors who stayed the course and enjoyed strong returns in 2023 as the momentum of 2023’s year-end rally took another step forward. Both equity and bond markets performed well after the Federal Reserve confirmed that...
Research
Market Correction Perspective | Weekly Market Commentary | March 17, 2025
Inconsistency seems to be the only constant since tariffs were first announced. The White House’s continuous change in direction on trade policy has weighed on business sentiment gauges and left investors with limited visibility to buy the dip.
Navigating Strategic and Tactical Investment Horizons: The Differences | Weekly Market Commentary | March 10, 2025
Heightened volatility and uncertainty in both financial markets and the broader economy present challenges and opportunities for investors. Understanding the fundamental differences between the strategic and tactical investment horizons through which an investor can face these challenges and approach these opportunities is essential for navigating these complex environments.
Earnings Season Recap: Strong Growth, Big Upside, Now What? | Weekly Market Commentary | March 3, 2025
Fourth quarter earnings season is nearly complete, and it has been a good one. S&P 500 companies grew profits more than 18% year over year, according to FactSet data, with mega cap technology and financial companies doing most of the heavy lifting (about seven points of growth came from each). The Magnificent Seven grew earnings by an average of 37% and financials earnings jumped 50%.
Refinancing ZIRP | Weekly Market Commentary | February 24, 2025
The U.S. Treasury market is entering a significant transition period in 2025, facing both structural adjustments and all-too-familiar policy discussions. As the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) shift from a zero interest-rate policy (ZIRP) coincides with a substantial $7.5 trillion refinancing cycle, markets are also preparing for another round of debt ceiling negotiations.