High Earning Women and Wealth Management

In the U.S., women control a third of household assets. But by 2030, U.S. women are expected to control much of the assets that the baby boomer generation will pass to heirs, roughly 30 trillion in assets. High-earning women have become the newest face of wealth and will increase their net worth even more. High-earning women are becoming the primary …

Lessons from 2023’s Five Worst S&P 500 Stocks

As the rollercoaster of financial markets in 2023 came to a close, certain stocks stood out for all the wrong reasons. Among them were five notable names: Moderna, Enphase Energy, Dollar General, Pfizer, and Walgreens Boots Alliance. Despite their diverse sectors – ranging from Healthcare and Technology to Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples – these stocks shared a common narrative …

Navigating the 2024 Bond Markets

The close of 2023 witnessed an intense rally in the bond markets, spurred by a resilient U.S. economy and a cooling inflationary environment. The fluctuations in the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury throughout the past year have been nothing short of dramatic, reflecting a complex interplay of economic data, Federal Reserve actions, and global market dynamics. While the recent …

Beneficiaries and the Importance of Yearly Reviews

Some may fastidiously plan the path they want their assets to take but not give their beneficiary information the attention it needs and deserves. Designating the appropriate beneficiaries is essential for proper asset planning. Investors should periodically re-visit this information to make certain it still follows their intentions. It may not be the most pleasant conversation topic, but it very …