Equities saw sharp swings, with the Dow setting a new high while tech stocks pulled back amid AI investment scrutiny.

Millions of Americans have quietly built seven- to eight-figure net worths through consistent saving and intentional living, but transitioning that accumulated wealth into sustainable retirement income requires a thoughtful strategy that goes far beyond simply having assets.

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady as expected, while heavy investment-grade bond issuance highlighted continued corporate borrowing activity.

Imagine a high-net-worth client, someone you’ve partnered with over the years, calling you to say: “If something ever happens to you, who will lead my family’s financial future?” It’s a simple question, but one that too few advisors are ready to answer. Since you are a facilitator of preserving, growing, and passing down generational wealth, your clients expect continuity and clarity at all times. Yet the industry is quickly moving toward an alarming demographic shift: in the coming decade, nearly 40 percent of advisors will likely exit, and few firms are prepared.

Markets were modestly lower in a holiday-shortened but volatile week, driven by shifting tariff rhetoric and elevated policy uncertainty.

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Inflation data showed continued progress toward the Federal Reserve’s target, though rising input costs and political uncertainty around the Fed weighed on sentiment.

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Economic data showed continued softness in job growth and manufacturing activity, alongside geopolitical developments in Venezuela that reshaped energy market dynamics and contributed to commodity price volatility.

Inherited IRAs are no longer the multi-generational wealth transfer tool they once were. New IRS rules require most beneficiaries to withdraw the entire account within a decade, turning what was once a tax-efficient legacy into a time-sensitive situation.

U.S. equities finished the holiday-shortened week lower but rebounded on the first trading day of 2026, while emerging markets outperformed following a strong Friday rally.

As 2026 approaches, federal tax updates and legislative changes may shape how higher earners and wealthier families are taxed, making proactive preparation essential for managing income timing, estate planning, and long-term wealth strategy.

U.S. equities finished the holiday-shortened week higher, with the S&P 500 reaching a new all-time high amid light trading volumes and continued support from corporate earnings.

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Treasury yields moved sharply during the week as investors weighed cooler inflation data against skepticism surrounding missing CPI components and methodology changes.

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Markets were mixed for the week as investors rotated out of technology stocks following the Federal Reserve’s rate cut and renewed questions around artificial intelligence spending.

Markets ended the week modestly higher as investors looked ahead to the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting, where a rate cut is widely anticipated.

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In a groundbreaking move for the wealth management industry, seasoned industry executive Josh Gerry today announced the launch of VestGen Wealth Partners