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March 05, 2026
Military Escalation in Iran
Markets are digesting a fast-moving escalation in Iran, with the near-term focus on energy—especially the Strait of Hormuz and oil supply risk. Our Investment Strategy Group outlines what to watch and why volatility may persist.
March 03, 2026
Retirement Planning for Women
Women often face unique and complex circumstances when it comes to finance and investing. Here’s how to navigate them and take control of your financial future.
March 02, 2026
5 Mistakes Investors Make When Their Financial Lives Get More Complex
As your financial life grows more complex, your planning should evolve with it. This article highlights five common mistakes investors make — from uncoordinated decisions to overlooking taxes and estate planning — and why a comprehensive approach matters.
Research & Insights
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Retirement Planning Consideration for Employees of Publicly Traded Companies
Most employers that are publicly traded companies offer employees the ability to buy company stock within their retirement plan. If this happens to be an option within your company 401(k) and you decide to take advantage of it, beware of your distribution options when you decide to retire. Many soon to be retirees make the mistake of rolling over the entire balance of their 401(k) into an IRA before fully understanding the options available to them. This is often done out of ignorance for the rules or lack of working with a qualified financial planner, and the consequences can be costly.
Tax Diversification Matters
The creation and preservation of wealth go hand in hand with reducing ones tax burden. However, avoiding current taxation in hopes of being in a lower tax bracket in retirement may not work out as many expect. The top federal income tax bracket in 2019 is only 37%. You may believe 37% is not low, but it has been much higher in years past. According to the Bradford Tax Institute, the top federal income tax rate was above 60% from 1932 all the way to 1981. Why worry now? The primary driver of future tax increases will be the escalating federal debt, and that figure is ever increasing due to a mismatch in government spending versus revenues.
January Investment Perspectives
In this issue we look at AI and its impact on productivity, how executive policy drove the market in 2025, and the January effect and stock market seasonality.
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