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- Nick Darzentas, CFA
- October 18, 2022
- 2:21 pm
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U.S. Equity Investment Environment In a year of wild swings, the market took an extraordinary turn following Fed Chairman Powell’s Jackson Hole speech. The Federal Reserve reaffirmed its commitment to fight inflation, which reversed a summer rally, taking all major indices to their lowest levels of the year. The S&P 500 posted losses of 4.9% […]
- W. Michael Lofley , CPA
- September 15, 2022
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Running a business is often full of daily struggles with staying within budget and maximizing profits. As a small business owner, one way you can ease your financial burden is to take full advantage of the tax code. Not all small businesses are created equal, so you should tailor your deductions to your specific industry. […]
- Nick Darzentas, CFA
- July 27, 2022
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U.S. EQUITY INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT The second quarter began and ended with significant levels of volatility, with the VIX index closing the second quarter at 28.7. U.S. stocks posted their worst first-half performance since 1970, as inflation concerns, Fed-rate hikes and slowing economic growth weighed on markets. The S&P 500 posted losses of 16.1% in the […]
- Nick Darzentas, CFA
- April 22, 2022
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U.S. EQUITY INVESTMENT ENVIRONMENT The U.S. equity markets suffered significant declines in January as a result of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s historic pivot in monetary policy to a more hawkish stance. Inflation rose to a 40-year high during the 1st quarter. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on February 24th accelerated losses that led to the […]
- W. Michael Lofley , CPA
- February 15, 2022
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A financial new year checklist can help you avoid debt, save money, and prepare for years to come. Here, we'll discuss some steps you can take to streamline your finances and make 2022 the best year yet for your bank account and your family’s future.
- Mary Ann Johnson
- January 28, 2022
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U.S. Equity Investment Environment Despite the ongoing pandemic, record inflation and looming interest rate hikes, 2021 delivered robust returns. U.S. equities had a banner year with the S&P 500 recording 70 closing highs to end with a 28.7% gain. The S&P 500’s top 50 mega caps rose 31%, and the top five largest positions accounted […]
- Melissa Gannon, CDFA®, CFP®
- November 16, 2021
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The days and weeks that follow the death of a loved one can be painful as you seek something to ease the pain and assuage the grief. To add to the stress, there are legal and financial tasks to handle, especially if the deceased is an immediate member of your family. A checklist can help […]
- Mary Ann Johnson
- October 19, 2021
- 5:28 pm
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This is a summary of the market performance for the 3rd quarter 2021 ending September 30th. U.S. Equity Investment Environment - 3rd quarter 2021 Mounting fears of inflation, an ongoing Congressional budget impasse, and anticipation of a reduction in the Fed liquidity provision all weighed on the stock market. Despite opening September with its 54th […]
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