Market Update — Out with the Old (Rate Hike Cycle) in with the New (Rate Cut Cycle)
September 18, 2024
By: Sean Clark, CFA®
The Federal Reserve finally acted on the long-anticipated, and hotly debated, first rate cut, which ended the tightening policy that saw the fed funds rate upper bound at 5.5%. Read Chief Investment Officer Sean Clark’s latest Market Update.
Monthly Moves: Charting Our Strategies, August 2024
September 9, 2024
By: Sean Clark, CFA®
Equities reversed last month’s reversal! Large-cap growth stocks lead the way, up nearly 6%, or more than 2x the gain in the equally weighted S&P 500 Index.
Benchmark Review & Monthly Recap, August 2024
September 6, 2024
By: Peter Eisenrich, CFA® and Glenn Dorsey, CFA®, CAIA®
Equities moved higher in July, but the nature of the rally changed character. Small-caps and value stocks rallied sharply while large-cap growth struggled, and volatility rose to the highest level since April. For a recap of the month, read our latest Benchmark Review.
Benchmark Review & Monthly Recap, July 2024
August 6, 2024
By: Peter Eisenrich, CFA® and Glenn Dorsey, CFA®, CAIA®
Equities moved higher in July, but the nature of the rally changed character. Small-caps and value stocks rallied sharply while large-cap growth struggled, and volatility rose to the highest level since April. For a recap of the month, read our latest Benchmark Review.
Decoding Recent Market Volatility
August 6, 2024
By: Glenn Dorsey, CFA®, CAIA®
In this episode of Office Hours, Glenn discusses recent stock market volatility and how the upcoming election, inflation, and Fed policy may impact the markets in the coming months.
Live From Philly: Untangling the IRS’s New Regulations on RMDs
The 10-year rule has transformed how financial advisors plan for the transfer of assets. With recent IRS guidance in Notice 2024-35 signaling potential final regulations, it’s crucial for advisors to understand its implications. Join us on Tuesday, November 19th as we welcome back special guest and tax expert Jeffrey Levine as he revisits the 10-year rule’s history and shares practical strategies you can implement to minimize its impact on clients.