Eric Stiles, CFP

The Fed meets Tuesday and Wednesday, and while everyone’s expecting no change, there are still a couple things to keep an eye on—like the new dot plot and what’s next under the new Chair. CIO Gene Goldman reminds us that a Fed hold may not be exciting, but consistency counts. See more in .

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Retire Wise | June 2026 Families often struggle to find meaningful ways to pass down their values. While wealth, heirlooms, or traditions can be transferred with relative ease,…

Markets hit pause after a 9-week rally, with a Friday pullback shifting focus to a busy week ahead. Key themes include the SpaceX IPO, fresh inflation data, and Middle East developments. Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke discusses the Fed’s next move and what is driving the markets and what’s just amplifying the noise in .

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No team wins with just one superstar, and no portfolio should bet on just one market. With the World Cup as a backdrop, the Cetera Investment Team explains why portfolios with global exposure are better equipped to adapt, adjust, and stay competitive no matter how the game changes.

PLAYING ON A GLOBAL STAGE: The Case for International Diversification The 2026 FIFA World Cup features a record 48 teams from six continents, with matches held across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Billions of viewers…

This Monthly Recap summarizes market performance, major events and news from May 2026. Read more here:

May 2026 Monthly Recap U.S. stocks extended gains in May, with the S&P 500 ending the month with seven straight daily gains and its ninth consecutive weekly gain, its longest winning…

Finally some real summer weather! It's days like this that make me happy to be a local. What's your favorite Jersey Shore town?

Markets are riding a nine-week rally, but a data-heavy week will test that momentum. With PMIs, job openings, and the May jobs report in focus, we are watching labor strength and inflation signals closely. The question: can the rally continue, or does volatility return? See what Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke thinks in .

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A quiet week for data, but Thursday’s PCE report still matters. Inflation is expected to remain above the Fed’s target. But the bigger driver? Geopolitics—especially in the Middle East. See why Chief Market Strategist Brian Klimke says markets may take cues from headlines, not data, in .

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Financial Watch | May 2026 When basic money management principles such as saving, spending, earning, and giving are taught at an early age children are more likely to grow into teens and…