Brian Armstrong, CFP, Wealth Advisor

06/01/2026

Prices are higher.

Yet consumers continue to spend.

What's making that possible, and what could it mean for the economy and markets if that changes?

This week's commentary takes a closer look at one of the biggest stories beneath today's market headlines. https://bit.ly/4eigAHC

05/30/2026

Most IRA advice starts with a general rule.

Roth if you expect higher taxes later. Traditional if you expect the same or lower tax bracket in retirement.

Helpful, but only to a point.

Your actual contribution options depend on the details. Before you choose Roth or traditional, see what your household may be allowed to contribute: https://bit.ly/3DSygqB

05/29/2026

A Roth IRA conversion is a tax-timing decision.

For some savers, paying taxes now may create more flexibility later. For others, the tax bill may not make sense.

See whether the tradeoff may fit your retirement plan: https://bit.ly/4bK8zYt

Could you benefit from a Roth IRA conversion? Learn about the benefits and when it may make sense for your retirement plan.

05/26/2026

Stocks keep acting like growth is still in charge. Bonds are acting like inflation is still the problem.

That’s the tension underneath this week’s market story. The S&P 500 has climbed for eight straight weeks, but yields have risen across the curve as oil prices, rate expectations and new Fed leadership complicate the read.

Our latest Market Commentary looks at the market through that lens: Growth is still supporting stocks, but the cost of inflation is showing up in bonds. https://bit.ly/49jEoIC

05/23/2026

For many people, their 401(k) is one of the biggest drivers of their future financial flexibility.

The challenge is knowing whether today’s savings pace aligns with tomorrow’s retirement goals.

Our 401(k) calculator can help you get a clearer picture: https://bit.ly/4akMIFJ

05/22/2026

Life insurance can be easy to set and forget.

The problem is, life doesn’t stay where it was when the policy was written.

A new home, a business, retirement, or changing family needs can all change the role coverage plays.

Here’s how to know when to revisit it: https://bit.ly/4dzHWYi

How do you know if you need life insurance? Learn about the value of life insurance and when you should consider purchasing a new policy or updating an existing one.

05/20/2026

The closer retirement gets, the more one financial decision can affect another.

Withdrawals can affect taxes. Market volatility can change income plans. Estate decisions can reshape legacy goals.

Here’s what to consider before making the transition: https://bit.ly/4dzrOGj

Getting ready to retire? Find out the key planning steps you should be taking 10, 5, and 1 year before retirement.

05/18/2026

Rising inflation usually isn’t what investors want to see alongside new market highs.

But markets, economic growth, and Fed policy don’t always move in the same direction at the same time.

Our latest Weekly Market Commentary explores what investors should be watching right now: https://bit.ly/4wBxlVB

05/16/2026

You may already have a strong retirement plan. That doesn’t mean it should sit untouched.

A few quick questions can help you check whether your savings, future expenses, and investment style still line up with the retirement you want.

Take the quiz to see where you stand: https://bit.ly/2thmnpC

05/15/2026

Your financial plan shouldn’t stay frozen in time.

What mattered most in your 30s may look different in your 40s, 50s, and 60s as your career, family, retirement, and estate planning needs change.

Use this as a decade-by-decade checkup for what may need attention now, and what may be coming next. https://bit.ly/3MUemTY

Each decade of life presents its own risks and problems, and your financial focus and planning in each decade should follow suit.