Gary Barney - True North Financial Group

Gary Barney - True North Financial Group Helping Michigan families navigate retirement taxes, income & legacy planning

Today, June 25, is Day of the Seafarer. ⚓️Established on June 25, 2010, by the International Maritime Organization, this...
06/25/2026

Today, June 25, is Day of the Seafarer. ⚓️

Established on June 25, 2010, by the International Maritime Organization, this day recognizes the men and women whose dedication keeps more than 80% of the world’s trade moving by sea.

Living along the St. Clair River, we’re fortunate to watch these incredible vessels pass by almost every day. Today, let’s remember the people aboard them—the captains, engineers, deck crews, and everyone who spends weeks or months away from home to keep commerce moving.

Fair winds and following seas to all who make their living on the water. ⚓️

06/24/2026

This week’s Weekly Market Commentary discusses LPL Research’s analysis of Chair Kevin Warsh’s hawkish debut, marked by a focus on price stability, policy review task forces, and ongoing uncertainty around future rate hikes and inflation. It also highlights a shift toward “constructive ambigu...

06/23/2026

LPL's Weekly Market Performance for the week of June 8, 2026, highlights choppy geopolitical and AI-driven trading, bond market moves, and inflation data.

06/21/2026

This week’s Weekly Market Commentary discusses how Treasury yields have risen sharply amid geopolitical tensions and stronger growth expectations, while markets have largely absorbed risks such as higher-for-longer interest rates and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. It also notes that stable infl...

06/20/2026

LPL Research observes shrinking Chinese oil imports, suggesting supply shifts that are contributing to softer global oil prices.

06/19/2026

True story. I recently received a phone call that no financial advisor likes to hear.

A client had just been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer.

An otherwise healthy, active man in his early 50s. He exercised regularly, watched what he ate, and had every reason to believe he was entering the homestretch toward retirement.

As we talked, he described the moment he received the news.

He was lying on a hospital gurney with his wife sitting beside him.

What struck me wasn’t the diagnosis.

It was what was going through his mind.

He wasn’t thinking about the stock market or investment returns.

He wasn’t even thinking about retirement.

His thoughts immediately went to his family.

“If I can’t work, will my wife be okay?”

“Are my life insurance policies in good standing?”

“ Is my disability insurance paid up?”

“What happens if i can’t work for six weeks… six months… or longer?”

In one of the most uncertain moments of his life, all he cared about was knowing that the people he loved would be taken care of.

Fortunately, the planning had been done.

-The life insurance was in place.

-The disability coverage was active.

-His family was protected.

The diagnosis was frightening. The unknowns were real. But there was peace of mind in knowing that if life didn’t go according to plan, his family wouldn’t have to carry an additional financial burden.

That conversation reminded me of something I believe deeply:

Financial planning isn’t just about accumulating wealth.

It’s about preparing for the moments we hope never come.

Because when life changes in an instant, knowing your family will be okay may be the most valuable part of any financial plan.

Planning provides protection and faith provides peace. 

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06/19/2026

LPL Research’s Marc Zabicki explains how monitoring equity positioning data can help gauge investor sentiment, identify overbought or oversold markets, and guide tactical risk decisions.

06/18/2026

Equity markets are rallying on strong AI-driven earnings and a resilient macro environment, but elevated valuations, persistent inflation, and geopolitical risks raise concerns about overly optimistic expectations. While AI remains a powerful growth driver—especially within technology—future mar...

06/17/2026

Dr. Jeffrey Roach, Chief Economist for LPL Financial analyzes central banks’ continued shift towards gold, recent developments regarding C&I loans, and the nuances of consumer buying patterns.

I’m not afraid to bring my faith and my beliefs into my advisory practice, and I’m not ashamed of that either.The Bible ...
06/16/2026

I’m not afraid to bring my faith and my beliefs into my advisory practice, and I’m not ashamed of that either.

The Bible talks in great detail about finances, stewardship, generosity, debt, work ethic, and planning for the future. Money affects nearly every part of our lives and families, so it makes sense that Scripture speaks so much about it.

My faith shapes how I treat people, how I guide clients, and how seriously I take the responsibility of helping families prepare for the future.

At the end of the day, this work isn’t just about investments or account balances. It’s about people, purpose, stewardship, and doing what’s right.

That foundation doesn’t weaken my advice — it strengthens it.

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