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🖤❤️💚 Happy Juneteenth! ✨

In observance of Juneteenth, our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 as we honor the history, resilience, and enduring contributions of Black Americans. We will reopen on Monday, June 22 at 9:00 AM CST.

As we commemorate this important day of freedom, reflection, and progress, we wish our clients, friends, and community a meaningful Juneteenth.

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📊 Markets zigged and zagged again in May as inflation pressures and global events weighed on investors. While volatility is never comfortable, disciplined planning and a long-term outlook remain as important as ever. 🚀💼

https://stridefinancialadvisors.wordpress.com/2026/06/04/inflation-and-rising-interest-rates-make-may-challengin/

Earlier this week, members of our team volunteered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, helping re-pack food for our neighbors in need.

Together with volunteers from other companies, we re-packed 19,236 pounds of food—enough to provide 16,130 meals to individuals and families across our community.

We're proud to support efforts that help fight hunger and strengthen our community.

🌞🥫 Our Virtual Summer Food Drive is underway! Help us reach our $3,000 goal to provide approximately 9,000 meals for families in need through the Greater Chicago Food Depository ❤️
Please donate here:
https://myfooddrives.org/team/825766

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🇺🇸 Holiday Office Closure Notice 🇺🇸

In observance of Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, May 26 at 9:00 AM CST.

Wishing all of our clients and friends a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday weekend! 🇺🇸✨

🤖💰 This week on Mindful Money, host Sam McElroy and co-host Eric Francque dive into The Ethics of AI in Financial Planning.

As AI becomes more common in investing and financial advice, what does responsible use really look like? We’re talking transparency, bias, trust, accountability — and why human judgment still matters. 🧠⚖️

🎧 Stream the full episode now on-demand at mindfulmoneyshow.com

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDNQ8BGwqTg

The Ethics of AI in Financial Planning | Mindful Money This week on Mindful Money, host Sam McElroy and co-host Eric Franc...

Markets bounced in April after a volatile March, driven by strong earnings, easing tensions, and renewed strength in AI and tech 📈⚡️. Equities pushed back toward record levels as sentiment improved overall 🌍🚀

👉 Download the full commentary here:
https://stridefinancialadvisors.wordpress.com/2026/05/07/markets-return-to-record-highs-in-april-amid-iran-ceasefire-strong-data/

What can you actually control? Not the market. Not the economy. Not other people.

But you can control your habits, your mindset, and your response.

Awareness isn’t just insight… it’s leverage.

🎧 Tune in: http://mindfulmoneyshow.com

Hello friends, let’s make an impact this summer 🌞

Our Greater Chicago Food Depository virtual food drive is live through 8/21 with a goal of $3,000—and every dollar helps put meals on tables across our community.

Even a small donation goes a long way. If you’re able, chip in today and help us reach the goal 💛

Check out STRIDE Financial Hunger Heroes' team fundraising page for Greater Chicago Food Depository - Virtual Food Drive Join the STRIDE Financial Hunger Heroes Team and Make a Difference!

Ready to feel more confident about your retirement? 📊✨

Download STRIDE Financial’s Commissioned Reports for clear, practical insights on managing risk and creating reliable income 💼📈

Start planning smarter today: https://stridefinancialadvisors.com/reports/ 🔗