It’s been a rough couple of weeks for the Southeast, and I wanted to check in. Storms can take a massive toll on families and communities, with challenges that take months and years to resolve. With an active hurricane season […]Read More »

Oil prices play an important role in the global economy, directly influencing the cost of gasoline at the pump and indirectly impacting the prices of all goods and services. The price of oil has also been an important factor influencing […]Read More »

As a financial planner and advocate for holistic financial well-being, I believe that financial planning should not be confined to retirement savings alone. When we think about financial planning, it’s common to immediately associate it with preparing for the golden […]Read More »

The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has escalated in recent days, raising the risk of a full-scale war and marking another chapter in Middle East instability. These events are unfolding against a backdrop of existing global uncertainty, including the war […]Read More »

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate decisions remain a focal point for markets. While the timing and size of rate cuts are the subject of debate, why the central bank is cutting rates and how the full rate cut cycle might […]Read More »

Life insurance is a crucial component of financial planning, providing a safeguard for your loved ones in the event of your untimely passing. However, navigating the world of life insurance can be complex, and many individuals make costly mistakes when […]Read More »

As everyone settles into their post-Labor Day routines, it’s a good time for investors to reflect on markets and review their financial plans for the rest of the year. August began with the sharpest market declines in two years, but […]Read More »

It’s been a wild August for markets. Recession fears kicked off the worst selloff since 2022 at the beginning of the month. Then markets staged a choppy recovery, even notching the strongest week of the year along the way.1 That’s […]Read More »

From President Biden’s announcement that he will not be seeking re-election, to a rotation out of tech stocks and into small caps, recent events have added to market uncertainty. The S&P 500 recently declined 2.9% from its all-time high, while […]Read More »

There was a rapid sell-off in the markets at the end of last week, with the S&P 500 declining almost 6% from its recent peaks and the Nasdaq 100 experiencing an 11% drawdown and continuing today. Following a notably stable year, […]Read More »