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Following the historic decision by President Biden to drop out of the 2024 race, Raymond James CIO Larry Adam provides insight into his team's economic and market outlook.

After Biden: What comes next? raymondjames.com

Discover the reasons investors diversify their portfolio with alternative investments.

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When is the first rate cut? What does it mean for your portfolio? www.raymondjames.com

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"Conceiving a grand idea or broad picture is usually intuitive. Shaping a broad picture into a set of executable actions is analytical, and it's a huge intellectual, emotional, and creative challenge." -Larry Bossidy and Ram Charon

So-I say that it almost always takes two people to be highly successful. One to conceive a great idea, and one to shape and execute it. You need a Visionary, and an Implementer.

Then-Which are you? And, who in your personal life and business life is carrying the other half?

This post is only somewhat interesting. However, his last sentence I may start repeating as my morning mantra. Beautifully stated!

Took quite a big tumble while cycling in Virgin Gorda a little while ago! I hit a pothole and crashed hard, resulting in another hematoma on my hip and a nasty cut elbow, but amazingly nothing broken. We were cycling with Alex Wilson, who fell after me, but thankfully he was ok as well. I’m counting myself very lucky, and thankful for keeping myself active and healthy. After all, the brave may not live forever but the cautious do not live at all!

While they're all pretty easy to incorporate into life, more than half of those polled said they don't enjoy life's simple pleasures enough and others felt like they don't have enough time to. Here are a few ways to add more of what makes you happy.

Weave more of what you love into everyday life www.raymondjames.com

Aligning with market expectations, the Federal Reserve elected to skip raising the federal funds rate at its September 2023 FOMC meeting. It is the second time in four months the central bank has skipped raising interest rates, but one more hike in 2023 is likely.

Fed elects to skip rate hike at September 2023 FOMC meeting www.raymondjames.com

Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit rating from AAA to AA+. CIO Larry Adam discusses the reasons behind the decision and its potential market impacts.

Fitch downgrades U.S. long-term credit rating www.raymondjames.com

Following a brief pause in June, the Federal Reserve elected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points at its July FOMC meeting. Discover what this could mean for the future of central bank monetary policy.

Federal Reserve resumes interest rate hikes www.raymondjames.com

Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving space, and navigating the web safely takes know-how. Here are some ways to identify the red flags associated with some common scams.

10 common scams and how to avoid them www.raymondjames.com

Can U.S. equities sustain their strength, or is a long-predicted recession lurking in the months ahead? CIO Larry Adam shares his midyear investment outlook.

Is this a bull market – and will it last? www.raymondjames.com

Values are an essential foundation of success for any enterprise. Make sure your family is living yours in everything they do for your business.
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Personal finance is an important life skill to instill in your children. Here are 4 skills you can start with when teaching your child about money.

4 priceless money lessons for kids www.raymondjames.com

Sentinels Financial Group has been recognized as one of the top 100 brokers in Maryland. This is due in large part to the loyalty and efforts of our clients in brining their families and friends to us for help. We continually work and strive to find quality solutions for families and businesses across the United States.

Guess who just made the top broker list in Maryland? I bet your a good guesser. :)

When deciding whether to make contributions to your retirement accounts before or after tax, remember to consider all the factors. Here are a few benefits and limitations regarding Roth IRAs.

Making the most of a Roth IRA www.raymondjames.com

As the U.S. debt ceiling deadline draws closer, Chief Economist Eugenio Alemán and Washington Policy Analyst Ed Mills provide insight into key questions surrounding the debt limit.

What happens if the debt ceiling isn't raised? www.raymondjames.com

Home and Auto Insurance Tips for People with Disabilities Looking for home or auto insurance and have a disability? Read our helpful home and auto insurance advice for people with disabilities.

How can you pay off your credit card debt while minimizing your interest payments? Here are some strategies to keep in mind that may help you find your debt-free path.

Pay off debt with a plan in mind www.raymondjames.com

Do I Need Umbrella Insurance? Do I need umbrella insurance? Learn about umbrella insurance to protect your assets, what it costs, and whether it's right for you.