Commentary and Research Papers
August 19, 2025
2023
For much of this year, the markets have seen significant hype around artificial intelligence (AI) and AI-related stocks. The term artificial intelligence refers to machines that can not only mimic human responses and learn but can also adapt and evolve like human beings. Many experts are calling generative AI the “next frontier” of AI, given its ability to digest huge amounts of data to identify patterns and structures within that existing data to quickly generate new content, including text, images, audio and synthetic data.
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August 19, 2025
2023
Stocks posted their first losing month since February, and only their second down month overall this year. The indexes fell in the first three weeks of August, in response to rising interest rates, mixed inflation news and some consolidation in the heretofore surging technology stocks. They rebounded near month’s end, but not by enough to offset earlier losses.
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August 19, 2025
2023
The Secure Act 2.0 was signed into legislation on December 29, 2022 – with the goal of improving retirement savings options in the United States. And while the bill contains over 90 provisions designed to help Americans strengthen their financial security, we’ve identified the key provisions for individuals in this cheat sheet.
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August 19, 2025
2023
One of the greatest ways we can add value to our clients is by removing the emotional aspect from investment decisions. Our team has successfully guided numerous entrepreneurs/families through some of the most significant monetary events in their lifetime. Helping clients prosper in a new phase of life is one of our strengths.
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August 19, 2025
2023
IRAs (individual retirement accounts) are tax-preferred investment accounts intended for retirement savings. Roth and Traditional IRAs both benefit from not paying taxes on gains when realized, but they differ in when they are taxed.
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August 19, 2025
2023
401(k) plans are tax-preferred investment accounts managed by employers. Traditionally, 401(k)s are funded with pre-tax dollars and taxed at withdrawal. Some plans have Roth options in which the account is funded with after-tax dollars and no tax is paid at withdrawal.
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