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Market Update: How High Can It Go?

By Kostya Etus, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, Dynamic Investment Management Trick or Treat: Rising Bond Yields Happy Halloween! Both stock and bond markets have seen an increase in volatility recently as the iconic 10-year Treasury yield crossed the 5% level for the first time since 2007. But yields went up across the spectrum from the […]

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Bond Market Update: Conjuring October Opportunities – Fixed Income Yields Rise Amidst Volatility Spell

By Bill Smith, Fixed Income Trader and Portfolio Manager Fixed Income Volatility Remains High Yields continue to rise in October as a strong labor market, inflation above the Fed’s 2% target and increased Treasury supply reinforce the “higher for longer” rate narrative. High yield continues its outperformance, while most Treasury, investment grade corporate and municipal […]

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An Insightful Journey through Financial Planning and Enduring Life Lessons

Unlock Knowledge and Intentionality with 16 Invaluable Books By Craig Morningstar, Chief Operating Officer In the realm of financial planning, a multifaceted tapestry of wisdom and principles intertwines with the intricate nuances of individual aspirations and financial landscapes. It is a discipline where monetary artistry meets the profound spectrum of human experience. And where practitioners […]

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Market Update: Land of the Free and Home of the Debt

By Kostya Etus, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, Dynamic Investment Management The Great Debt Debate Happy Friday the 13th! But more importantly, Happy Birthday to me! It’s a fun birthday to have during Halloween month. Speaking of scary times, recent headlines have been heavy with debt-related investor concerns. The government has too much debt, companies have […]

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Creating a Sales Culture Centered on Client Experience

5 Behaviors to Keep Top of Mind By Steve Kulesza, CFP®, Chief Business Development Officer When most people think of sales, they think of a simple transaction of a product or service for the exchange of money. Meet a potential buyer, show them your product or service, provide a fair price and close the deal. […]

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Market Update: Wake Me Up When September Ends

By Kostya Etus, CFA®, Chief Investment Officer, Dynamic Investment Management Fed Economic Projections It has been a rough September with the market down for three weeks in a row. To top things off, volatility has come back as investors try to digest comments from the Federal Reserve (Fed) as it relates to their future rate […]

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