Market Summary as of the week ending 2/6/2026 unless noted otherwise. U.S. equities ended a volatile week mixed as renewed concerns around AI weighed on technology stocks, which posted their worst weekly performance since November. Earnings continued to be a dominant...
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Markets Rattled as Metals Plunge and Stocks Diverge
U.S. equities were mixed for the week, even as the S&P 500 briefly surpassed 7,000 intraday. Precious metals sold off sharply on Friday, with gold down more than 10% and silver falling over 30%, following President Trump’s nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the...
Policy Jitters Weigh on Stocks Despite Resilient Data
Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/23/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities declined overall during the holiday-shortened week, though markets recovered much of the losses by week’s end. The S&P 500 experienced its largest single-day drop since October after...
Secure 2.0 and the 2026 Roth Catch-Up Rule: What Financial Advisors Need to Know
By Rebekah MeredithKey Change Under SECURE 2.0 Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the SECURE 2.0 Act requires catch-up contributions for higher-income earners be made on a Roth basis. This applies to employees aged 50 and older who earned more than $150,000 in wages during the...
Markets Mixed as Earnings Season Kicks Off
Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/16/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities were mixed last week as earnings season kicked off with several big banks reporting fourth-quarter results. Expected earnings growth for Q4 2025 was lowered to 8.2% and if realized, the...
Stocks Climb to Records Despite Mixed Labor Market Data
Market Data as of Week Ending: 1/9/2026 unless noted otherwise U.S. equities rose last week, overcoming heightened geopolitical tensions as most major indices closed at record highs. With an estimated 8.3% growth rate for Q4 2025, the S&P 500 is on track to...
Q4 2025 Plan Sponsor Insights
Sending You Warm Holiday Wishes With the holiday season approaching, we want to take a moment to share our heartfelt appreciation for the opportunity to support your organization and its meaningful mission. Your commitment to helping others prepare for and navigate...
How Advisors Can Help Build Retirement Confidence Through Effective Engagement
By Rebekah Meredith We’ve all heard it, many Americans are behind when it comes to saving for retirement, and some fear they may never be fully prepared as other financial stressors take priority. But what if advisors could help change that trajectory for...
How Advisors Can Help Clients Fulfill Their Fiduciary Duties on a 401(k) Plan
Managing a 401(k) plan involves more than offering retirement benefits—it requires fulfilling fiduciary duties under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act). Many plan sponsors don’t fully understand these legal responsibilities, putting themselves at risk....
401(k) vs. SIMPLE IRA: The Optimal Retirement Choice
When deciding to implement a retirement plan for your business, you will be presented with two options: a 401(k) or a SIMPLE IRA. While a 401(k) is more recognizable, both options offer retirement savings for eligible employees, and can include contributions from both...