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The Family Business Dilemma: Should You Keep, Sell, or Transition It?
Deciding whether to keep, sell, or transition your family business is one of the most important financial choices you'll ever make.
Markets React to Fed’s June Pause
US stocks were trending higher during the week on soft inflation data but pulled back on Friday after Israel launched targeted strikes on Iranian leadership personnel and nuclear enrichment sites.
VestGen Builds NextGen Advisor Team with Daniel Stringfellow and Gavin Bolanos
Additions Advance Firm’s Succession-Focused Strategy by Expanding its Bench of NextGen Talent to Enhance Service Offerings and Client Support
Labor Resilience Boosts Market Mood
US stocks got a Friday bump from stronger-than-expected jobs data to cap off a solid week of gains, shrugging off a tense debate over the Republican budget bill that included a social media feud between President Trump and Elon Musk.
ONE VestGen Conference Fostered Advisor Relationships and Best Practices at VestGen Wealth Partners’ Inaugural Event
Keynotes and panels aimed at solving advisor succession, multi-generational client service, and technology innovation.
From Success to Significance: Creating a Values-Driven Financial Legacy
A values-driven legacy isn’t just about distributing assets. It’s about preparing both your plan and your people to steward what you’ve built.
Global Equities Rose on Earnings Strength, Despite Late Slip in US Stocks
US stocks slipped late in the holiday-shortened week but still managed to end with gains thanks to strong earnings and hopes that US judges may be able to halt President Trump’s tariffs.
What to Do When You Receive a Financial Windfall: Planning with Purpose, Not Pressure
A sudden influx of wealth can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Whether it comes from the sale of a business, an inheritance, a divorce settlement, or a concentrated equity payout, a windfall introduces a new layer of complexity to your financial life.
Tariff Tensions Resurface Amid Market Volatility
US stocks moved lower in weekly trading as the Senate advanced the Republican “Big, Beautiful Bill”, which the Congressional Budget Office warned will add $3.1 trillion to the national debt over the next decade.
Is Your Financial Plan Designed for Resilience—or Just Growth?
A truly effective financial plan doesn’t just aim for growth—it prepares for life.
Market Momentum Holds Steady Despite Uncertainty
Stocks pulled off a 5-day winning streak on continued momentum from de-escalation of the trade war and soft inflation data that eased recession worries.
Should You Consider a Donor-Advised Fund? A Smart Giving Strategy for High-Impact Families
Over the past decade, Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs) have become one of the fastest-growing philanthropic tools in the U.S.—and for good reason.
Trade Talks Breakthrough Failed to Lift Stocks as Major Indexes Ended Week Lower
Markets finally got a breakthrough in trade talks, yet it wasn’t enough to spur stocks to a weekly gain as the S&P 500 ended the week down slightly at -0.5%.
Markets Rallied on Stronger Earnings and Jobs Data
Strong corporate earnings and good jobs data kept markets in rally mode during the week, propelling the S&P 500 to a 2.9% gain and recovering all the damage incurred since the April 2nd “Liberation Day” selloff.
When Markets Feel Uncertain, What Should You Actually Do?
It’s easy to stay calm when markets are up and headlines are positive. But as any seasoned investor knows, the real test of your financial plan comes during times of uncertainty.
VestGen Wealth Partners Hosts Inaugural ONE VestGen Conference in Chicago
Rapidly Growing RIA Hosts Partners, Advisors, and Special Guests for Three-Day Conference Focused on Strategy, Growth, and Continuing Education
Stocks Rallied on Trading Hopes and Strong Earnings
Stocks rallied most of the week as sentiment shifted towards optimism over tariffs and trade despite a lack of concrete progress.
Markets Dipped as Earnings Began; Small Caps and International Stocks Rose
Equity markets remained uneasy as corporate earnings season got underway, with no clarity and no deals on tariffs continuing to weigh on investors’ confidence.
Equities Rebounded Sharply as Volatility Peaked: U.S. Indexes Led Weekly Gains Despite Trade Tensions
Volatility surged as stocks swung wildly on new trade war developments, culminating in the best weekly performance of the year for US equities.
Global Markets Plunged as Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariff Blitz Triggered Worst Selloff Since 2020
President Trump’s long-awaited “Liberation Day” tariff announcement triggered a meltdown in financial markets, dragging the S&P 500 down -9.1%.