
Quarterly Market Update for Q4 2025: Navigating Conflicting Signals
Blog, Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management, Tax PlanningK. Brad Tedrick, CFA®, CFP®
Investors experience market swings as a normal part of investing, and this year has been no exception. While market declines - such as the tariff-driven sell-off - can be uncomfortable, they also create opportunities…

Special Update: What the Fed Rate Cut Means for Long-Term Investors
Blog, Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk ManagementK. Brad Tedrick, CFA®, CFP®
The famous investing principle "don't fight the Fed" was coined in the 1970s but has only grown in significance. The idea is simple: the Federal Reserve's monetary policy decisions can have important effects…

Monthly Market Update for August: Markets Climb on Fed Expectations and Earnings Growth
Blog, Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management, Tax PlanningK. Brad Tedrick, CFA®, CFP®
The stock market climbed to new all-time highs in August, while bonds also contributed positively to portfolios. This occurred despite continued uncertainty around tariffs, Fed independence, and technology stocks.…

What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Investors
Blog, Business Owner Planning, Estate Planning, Financial Planning, Investing, Investment Planning, Markets, Retirement Income Planning, Risk Management, Tax PlanningK. Brad Tedrick, CFA®, CFP®
After months of negotiations, a new tax and spending bill was approved by Congress and signed into law by President Trump on July 4. This new budget is far-reaching, including making many parts of the Tax Cuts…

Estate Planning: Important Considerations Amid Political Uncertainty
Blog, Estate Planning, Tax PlanningK. Brad Tedrick, CFA®, CFP®
After a lifetime of working hard, saving diligently, and investing wisely, one of the key considerations is how to pass these assets to future generations. This is where estate planning comes in. While many investors…

