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Remembering and honoring the lives lost on 9/11. Today, we reflect on the resilience, courage, and unity that emerged from tragedy. Never forget.

Curiosity can serve as a strong tool for both finding opportunities and managing risks. By consistently pursuing knowledge, investors can enhance their understanding and improve their decision making.

This is about giving yourself options. Whether it's cuddly companions on four legs or a house full of little ones, we can help you build a financial future that empowers your dream family, whatever that may look like!

Discussing your finances with friends and family benefits both you and your loved ones, bringing the often-ignored topic of financial literacy to the forefront. It doesn't mean you have to get overly specific, divulging income or net worth, but talking more generally about your financial fears and aspirations can be incredibly empowering.

Effective planning can help business owners make informed decisions that drive sustainable growth and long-term success. This is an ongoing process that requires regular review and adjustment to respond to changing market conditions, business performance, and emerging opportunities or risks.

These are just a few ways a financial advisor can help you and your business.

A to-do list can be a helpful tool, financially or otherwise, but not all lists are created equal. 📝

To create the ultimate to-do list, it's important to follow these actionable tips:

Break tasks into categories, such as work, household chores, errands, and personal goals. This helps to prioritize tasks and ensure progress in all areas of life. 🛒

Prioritize tasks by urgency or impact. Starting with the most important tasks helps us to stay focused on what matters and avoid getting bogged down by less critical tasks. 🔍

Estimate the time for each task to avoid feeling overwhelmed. Underestimating time is a common mistake when creating a to-do list. Writing down how long each task will take helps to plan effectively and avoid frustration. ⏰📏

Use the Pomodoro Technique. Break your work into 25-minute intervals separated by short breaks in order to stay focused and productive. ⏲️

Be realistic about what can be accomplished in a day. Prioritize the most important tasks, and save the others for another day to avoid feeling overwhelmed and frustrated. 📅

By incorporating these tips into your daily routine, you can create a to-do list that will not only help you stay organized and focused on your goals but also boost your productivity and reduce stress. 🚀

August brought a bit of whiplash for investors. The market fell early in the month, but rallied after Fed Chair Powell's Jackson Hole statement indicating interest rate cuts are imminent. Read more in my monthly market update.

August sees markets close strong after tough start raymondjames.com

Regular check-ups, a balanced diet, and exercise can prevent chronic diseases, which are often expensive to treat. Invest in your health today by making small changes along the way.

Happy Labor Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers everywhere. Take a moment to relax, enjoy, and appreciate the contributions that build our communities and drive progress.

Investing inherently involves a trade off, setting aside funds now so that you'll have them for later. But what's the right balance between saving and spending? There's no simple answer, but we have these discussions often and are happy to offer our perspective.

From managing student loans to planning for retirement, your financial needs change throughout your medical career. Ready to chart a course towards financial wellness? Let's chat!

Navigating financial advice can be overwhelming due to countless strategies from various sources. Remember, not all advice fits your unique situation. The right financial plan is tailored around your income, expenses, debt, savings, and long-term goals.

This is your reminder that we are here to answer your financial questions, no matter how big or small they might be. These conversations are why we became financial advisors to begin with!

Whether you are leaving or receiving an inheritance, it is the time to normalize the discussion around it. Open, honest conversations can help manage expectations, reduce uncertainties, and maintain family harmony. Begin the dialogue today and be sure to involve your financial advisor in the process.

Financial wellness is more than just growing your wealth—it's about aligning your investments with your personal goals and lifestyle. Let us help you enjoy the present while securing a prosperous future.

As 2024 rolls on, how are your finances holding up? Here are 5 tips that could help you be proactive and keep your finance goals on track.

1. Review Your Budget: Analyze your spending habits and adjust as needed to stay on track.

2. Evaluate Your Savings: Ensure you meet your savings goals or adjust contributions accordingly.

3. Assess Debt Repayment: Check your progress and consider extra payments or refinancing for better rates.

4. Check Your Credit Report: Regularly monitor your credit report for accuracy and potential fraud.

5. Update Your Financial Goals: Reassess and adjust your goals to reflect any changes in your life.

You can do a lot of things on your own, but we wouldn't recommend financial planning. Taxes, healthcare, investments... it can get complicated! A financial advisor can be your partner.

They'll:
Craft a personalized plan to meet your unique goals.

Navigate complex strategies for investing and taxes.

Help you prepare for healthcare costs.

Those financial acronyms can be confusing! This post is your cheat sheet to understanding accounts like:

401(k): An employer-sponsored retirement account where (often) the company matches your contributions.

IRA: A retirement account where you're able to invest pre-tax dollars.

HSA: Triple tax-advantaged healthcare savings (with the right plan!).

Roth IRA: Invest after tax dollars and grow tax-free for future spending.

Still feeling overwhelmed? We can help you create a personalized plan!

Life is unpredictable, but your finances don't have to be. Whether it's an unexpected car repair, a medical emergency, or sudden job loss, having an emergency fund can make all the difference. When you're ready to start building yours, we'll be here to help you every step of the way.

Weddings, home-buying, babies, and sometimes...divorce. These aren't just life events, they are money events too. Leverage us for insights and conversation.

Happy International Left Handers Day! 🖐️ Did you know? Our Financial Advisor, Diana Sodano, is a leftie, just like many famous figures such as Barack Obama, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates, Julia Roberts, and Lady Gaga! Are you a left-hander too? Let us know in the comments!

Managing your investments, selecting the right insurance, and passing on your legacy is more than a one person job. Who's on your team? Are they working collaboratively?

We're having a blast soaking up the summer sun this year! ☀️ How's your summer looking? 😎 Planning any exciting adventures? Tell us what you're up to and drop a picture in the comments!

Stay vigilant against fraud to protect yourself and your loved ones. Awareness is key—educate yourself and your family about common scams, and empower them to recognize the clues. Together, we can safeguard our financial well-being and peace of mind.

Establishing financial milestones is crucial for attaining stability and independence. Through defining personal financial objectives, crafting strategies for attainment, and monitoring advancement, you pave a path toward financial prosperity.

You don't need to be an accountant to run a business, but you should be familiar with key financial reports and how to interpret them. By understanding your company's financial performance, you can set realistic goals and make informed decisions about resource allocation.

There is a positive bias in early trading after sharp declines in recent sessions. Pre-open gains in semiconductor names and mega cap stocks have supported the upside moves. Read more in the Morning Brew.

Morning Brew: August 6, 2024 www.raymondjames.com

While election news dominated July's headlines, small-cap stocks had their best monthly performance relative to large-cap stocks since December 2000.

Small-cap stocks bolstered by possibility of interest rate cuts raymondjames.com

Many individuals often overlook the option of transferring their retirement accounts when switching jobs. While that is an option, there are more benefits to carrying over your old retirement plan when transitioning to a new job. Here are a few reasons to consider transferring your old retirement account instead of leaving it behind:

- Simplified asset allocation
- Fewer passwords to keep up with
- More time saved and reduced stress
- Easier to monitor and manage

Today is International Friendship Day! The power of friendship is an international one that is all about bringing people together and being kind.

Celebrate by:
- Doing nice things for people
- Reach out and say hi to an old friend
- Invite your friends over to have a cookout and catch up
- Take the chance to learn about other cultures and lifestyles