by Kelly Petersen | Oct 16, 2025 | Financial Insight
As the year winds down, it’s natural to reflect on what truly matters, and for many, that includes giving back. Whether your goal is to support causes close to your heart or make a lasting difference in your community, year-end philanthropy is an opportune time...
by Kelly Petersen | Oct 15, 2025 | Financial Insight
Have you ever driven down the street with the parking brake on? With all the new technology in cars these days, this is harder to do now, but when I learned to drive in my 1995 Eagle Talon, it was easy to forget that hand brake. Next thing you know, your foot is on...
by Kelly Petersen | Oct 10, 2025 | Financial Insight, Quarterly Investment Update
In a 1997 Finals huddle, with the game on the line, everyone assumed the last shot would go to the greatest scorer on the floor. Instead, Michael Jordan told Steve Kerr to “be ready” – and the role player hit the winner. This year’s market has felt like that...
by Kelly Petersen | Oct 7, 2025 | Financial Insight
The first government shutdown occurred in May of 1980. Including that instance, the government has shut down 10 other times in the last 45 years, with the current shutdown being number 11. Examining history and data, the equity markets are largely unaffected by...
by Kelly Petersen | Sep 30, 2025 | Financial Insight
A famous first lady once said: “There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers; those who are currently caregivers; those who will be caregivers; and those who will need a caregiver.” With people living longer, the...
