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Top 10 Tips for Beneficiaries Managing a Financial Settlement
Doug Warren, Senior Trust Officer, shares practical steps to help beneficiaries protect assets, avoid common pitfalls, and build a long-term plan for lasting financial stability after receiving a settlement.
August 2025 in Review
Slower job growth and evolving Fed expectations shaped markets in August. Dan Zeigler CFP®, CMFC®, Senior Portfolio Manager, shares updates on employment, inflation, rate projections, and how equities and fixed income are responding.
July 2025 in Review
Markets remained resilient in July as new trade deals with Japan and the EU brought tariffs back into focus. Chris Zabel, Portfolio Manager, recaps the latest on earnings, Fed policy, and what could shape the outlook for the second half of the year.
Global Economy: Deficits, Debt, and the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Persistent deficits and rising debt levels are reshaping the fiscal landscape. Emil Suqi, CFA®, and Jake Stapleton, MBA, explore how these forces may impact markets and why global diversification is gaining traction.
Fixed Income: Holding Steady, Looking Globally
Amid rate cut speculation and rising developed-market debt, Tonia Maly, CFP®, CRPC®, and Denise Melton examine why emerging market bonds may offer income, stability, and new opportunity for fixed income investors.
Equity: Narrow Gains, Broader Hopes
Markets climbed to new highs in Q2, but most gains were concentrated in tech. Dan Zeigler, CFP®, CMFC®, and Christopher Zabel highlight key trends and how policy shifts could broaden market leadership in the months ahead.
Payments Insider 2nd Quarter 2025
In this issue, we discuss the following topics: Countdown to Conversion: Preparing for the Fedwire® ISO 20022 Shift; Outsourced, Not Out of Mind: Navigating Third-Party ACH Risk; and Tokenization Tips: Managing Data Security with Fintech Partners.
June 2025 in Review
Markets held steady in June as investor attention shifted from trade policy to geopolitical tensions. Dan Zeigler, Senior Portfolio Manager, shares insights on oil price moves, equity performance, Fed updates, and what could shape the second half of the year.
New to Real Estate? Here’s How Investment Property Loans Work
New to real estate investing? Learn how investment property loans work and what you may need to know about financing a rental property.
Need Cash for a Big Purchase? Compare Refinancing vs. Home Equity Loans
Looking to fund a big purchase by borrowing from your home’s value? You’ve got options. Explore home refinancing vs equity loan options including HELOCs.
First-Time Home Buyer Guide for Single Parents
Buying a home as a single parent? Learn how single moms and dads can navigate first-time home loans and make confident, informed financial decisions.
Cash-Out Refi 101: Turn Your Home Equity Into Cash
Feeling house rich, cash poor? A cash-out refinance might be the answer. Learn how to turn your home equity into cash today.