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AI Disruptions, Tariff Tensions, and Fed Uncertainty
January 2025 marked a volatile yet positive start to the year. Investors now face fresh challenges from AI disruptions, tariffs, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
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January 2025 marked a volatile yet positive start to the year. Investors now face fresh challenges from AI disruptions, tariffs, and shifting Federal Reserve expectations.
The S&P 500 and NASDAQ recently hit record highs, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. Instead, our June Market review looks at things from a balanced point of view. Avoid the pitfalls of relying solely on hindsight.
It’s a challenging decision to entrust a loved one to long-term care. Discover how this setting can improve their well-being, providing professional assistance and ensuring their safety – and how insurance can help.
As you pack for summer vacation, consider checking your estate planning. By addressing these critical aspects now, you’ll ensure that you and your family can fully embrace the joys of summer worry-free.
Robust Q1 2024 earnings in the US eased fears of higher borrowing costs cooling the economy. However, there are multiple cautionary note for future stock market performance. Read our recommendations for portfolios moving forward.
Where do you see yourself when you dream of retirement? Do you picture yourself in a sunny location with lots of outdoor activities, or perhaps at a secluded lake? If you imagine a warm climate with plenty of adventures, retiring in Tucson, Arizona might be perfect for you.
When seeking a fiduciary advisor in Salt Lake City, it’s crucial to ask the right questions to evaluate their qualifications, approach, and alignment with your financial goals. Personalization is essential for a successful financial planning relationship.
Marti has over 12 years as a fiduciary advisor specializing in working with people close to retirement or already retired. Her primary focus is on creating income plans that maximize their benefits in the most tax-efficient manner. In fact, Marti always considers taxation when advising clients.
Understanding her client’s temperament for risk, Marti helps design customized and trackable plans. Working at Trajan Wealth suits her because “being a fiduciary advisor allows me to offer unbiased advice without an agenda or judgment.” She takes a lot of time to learn about her clients. “I learn their hopes and dreams, what they want their life to include, and if they want to leave a legacy when they pass. What is important to them allows me to build a financial plan that is much more meaningful.”
Her approachable personality comes along with high-powered credentials. Over the years, Marti has had many speaking engagements and co-hosted a financial talk radio show on 105.1FM, “The Big Talker.”