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04/27/2026

Marriage brings exciting new possibilities, and likely shared financial responsibilities. Consider these nine tips to work toward a strong financial future together:

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04/26/2026

Peace of mind comes from knowing your affairs are in order. An heir preparation packet helps loved ones navigate key responsibilities with clarity and confidence during a difficult time. Learn what belongs in yours:

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04/24/2026

Earnings season will help set market direction. Chief Investment Officer Larry Adam explains three key things to watch with first quarter earnings season underway:

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04/08/2026

When uncertainty rises, investors often feel they have to respond.

That is usually when the biggest mistakes happen.

A few of the most common ones:

1. Reacting emotionally to headlines
News cycles are designed to grab attention, not build wealth. Making portfolio decisions based on fear or noise often leads to poor timing.

2. Confusing volatility with risk
Just because markets move does not automatically mean your plan is broken. Temporary swings are uncomfortable, but they are not always a reason to make major changes.

3. Trying to time the market
Many investors want to "wait until things calm down." The problem is that the market often recovers before confidence does.

4. Abandoning the plan
A good financial plan is built with uncertainty in mind. Changing strategy every time markets get uneasy can do more damage than the uncertainty itself.

5. Ignoring opportunity
Periods of uncertainty can also create openings to rebalance, tax-loss harvest, upgrade portfolio quality, or revisit long-term goals.

The most important question during uncertain times is not: "What is the market going to do next?"

It is: "Does my current strategy still align with my goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance?"

Discipline may not feel exciting, but in investing, it is often what matters most.

04/02/2026

Sharing the latest Investment Strategy Quarterly from Raymond James: State of Play: Discipline Over Emotion. This quarter's publication explores several timely themes, including the affordability crisis, a pivotal moment for the Fed, broadening equity market leadership, and the role investor sentiment continues to play across markets.

In an environment shaped by policy uncertainty, shifting sector leadership, and persistent headline noise, one principle continues to matter most: staying grounded in fundamentals and focused on long-term goals.

A few themes that stood out to me:
• Why affordability challenges are more complex than interest rates alone
• How market leadership is broadening beyond the narrow winners of the last two years
• Why discipline and portfolio construction matter more than reacting to short-term sentiment

Grateful for the depth of insight from the Raymond James Investment Strategy team. Looking forward to the conversations this piece will spark.

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