Recent Updates

The Goldman Group Welcomes You to Our: MARKET AND ECONOMIC UPDATE Markets have become more volatile over the last several weeks, and one of the strategists we follow closely has made himself available for an exclusive webinar for our clients. David McGarel with First Trust has firm opinions on stocks and the economy this year, and I am confident you will find his insights valuable. He will help us decipher much of the uncertainty and policy plans of the new administration, and how we can best profit from these events. I hope you can join us. Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM Webinar number: 2309 022 4228 Webinar password: JPff5TYY3u5 (57335899 when dialing from a phone or video system) Join by phone +1-650-479-3208 United States Toll Access code: 231 931 04876 Presented by: DAVID MCGAREL, CFA, CPA Chief Investment Officer | Chief Operating Officer of First Trust

GOLDMAN GROUP IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Steffy and I are excited to announce that we have a new team member at The Goldman Group. We are pleased to welcome Madeleine (Mady) Rose to our group. Mady joins us with valuable experience in financial planning, investment strategies, and wealth management client service. She is a graduate of Florida State University, with degrees in Finance and Hospitality, and joins us after spending two years with Equitable Advisors in Jacksonville. She holds her Series 7 and 66 licenses, as well as Life, Health, and Variable Annuity licenses. She is also currently pursuing her Retirement Income Certified Financial Planner (RICP) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations. As part of The Goldman Group, Mady will work closely with our existing team to provide the personalized service and attention to detail that you have come to expect from us. Her background and experience will be particularly valuable as we continue to help you navigate your important financial decisions and plan for the future. As you have the opportunity to speak with or meet Mady, please be sure to give her a warm welcome. We are excited to have her!

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