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07/14/2026

As the year reaches its halfway point, it's a great time to review your retirement planning and evaluate whether any updates may be appropriate. In this video, https://youtu.be/8RzKluyDiHA?si=SXDmbs026ylEYWVo, we discuss key retirement planning topics to consider during a mid-year check-in, including retirement income, savings, investment allocations, tax planning opportunities, required distributions, and changes in your financial situation.

07/10/2026

Tom Petty said it best: “The waiting is the hardest part.”
Portfolio growth takes time. Just as our forefathers worked tirelessly to achieve independence for a budding nation, well after the Declaration was signed, we strive to protect and grow your portfolio over time, well after the first meeting.

07/09/2026

In this video, we explore the concept of financial freedom and independence, including common approaches to budgeting, saving, investing, and building long-term financial stability. Whether you're new to personal finance or simply interested in learning more, this discussion offers ideas and perspectives to help you better understand the principles behind achieving greater financial independence.
What can we help you bring into Financial Focus?
https://youtu.be/aaR4OTDbJvQ?si=1VsP6VTjAZU6ThHn

07/08/2026

Markets posted solid second-quarter gains as investors responded to upbeat economic reports, continued diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers. The S&P 500 rose 14.87%, the Nasdaq gained 21.41%, and the Dow picked up 12.90%, while Canada’s S&P/TSX Composite added 6.37%. Looking ahead, markets may continue to react to Middle East updates, oil prices, inflation trends, and the pace of global commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. From U.S. home price growth to Canadian housing forecasts, this quarter’s by-the-numbers highlights the data behind one of North America’s most closely watched markets.

Stocks saw solid gains in the second quarter, riding a wave of enthusiasm over upbeat economic reports, ongoing diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and strong first-quarter corporate numbers.

07/04/2026

Francis Scott Key was a gifted amateur poet. Inspired by the sight of the American flag flying over Fort McHenry the morning after the bombardment, he scribbled the initial verse of his song on the back of a letter.

O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light,
What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming,
Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight
O’er the ramparts we watch’d were so gallantly streaming?
And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air,
Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there,
O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave
O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?
https://youtu.be/N_lCmBvYMRs?si=U9HaftnF30gt8iSJ

Among the annals of national anthems as a prelude to sporting event...

07/03/2026

07/02/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and Happy Independence Day!! 🎆🎇
Don't forget to drop by the office for a treat and some trivia between 9am and 4pm during the month of July.
Happy Birthday USA!🎉🎊

07/01/2026

06/30/2026

Many people have heard strong opinions about annuities, but not all of them are accurate. In this video, we discuss how annuities work and some of the most common misconceptions about them.
Understanding these topics can help you ask informed questions and make more confident financial decisions based on your own goals and circumstances.
Check it out here: https://youtu.be/30ajnXJGQDQ?si=8rQYYTyzVTRGsK24

06/26/2026

Our office will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.

Isn't it amazing to call America our home? God bless the USA!

Independence isn't merely a day on the calendar; it's part of daily life in the United States.

How are you spending this Fourth of July? Joining in the celebrations with loved ones? Relaxing under the sun and grilling? Share your plans below!

From our families to yours, we wish you a safe and wonderful Independence Day!